Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Fundamentals Practice Question
A network administrator notices that asymmetric routing is occurring on a multi-path firewall deployment, causing valid TCP sessions to be dropped by the firewall. Which feature should the administrator enable to resolve this issue?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Asymmetric Path Bypass under Device > Setup > Session
Asymmetric path bypass allows the firewall to handle packets where the return path traverses a different firewall or interface, preventing drop actions on valid out-of-order or asymmetrical streams.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Loose-rpf verification under Network > Network Profiles > Zone Protection
Why it's wrong here
Loose RPF checks packet source reachability in the routing table, but does not solve session state mismatches caused by asymmetric routing.
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TCP Extended Session Timeout in the timeout settings
Why it's wrong here
Extended timeout settings only affect how long idle sessions are retained, not asymmetric routing packet paths.
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Strict TCP Handshake validation in the Zone Protection Profile
Why it's wrong here
Strict TCP handshake validation enforces tighter TCP compliance, which would exacerbate asymmetric routing drops.
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Asymmetric Path Bypass under Device > Setup > Session
Why this is correct
Enabling asymmetric path bypass allows the firewall to accept unexpected SYN-ACK or established packets without dropping them due to strict stateful inspection.
Visual reference
Quick reference
Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm Comparison
| Algorithm | Key Exchange | Signatures | Equivalent Security Key | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA-3072 | Yes | Yes | 128-bit | Widely deployed; slow for bulk data |
| ECDSA P-256 | No | Yes | 128-bit | Fast signatures; standard TLS certs |
| ECDH / ECDHE | Yes | No | 128-bit | Perfect forward secrecy in TLS 1.3 |
| DH / DHE | Yes | No | 128-bit (3072-bit key) | Replaced by ECDHE in modern TLS |
| Ed25519 | No | Yes | ~128-bit | SSH keys, modern PKI |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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