Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting asymmetric routing issues where packets arrive out of order or fail stateful checks. Which TWO features or settings in PAN-OS can assist in handling or mitigating asymmetric routing challenges? (Choose two)
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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Disabling strict TCP handshake validation
Asymmetric routing can be addressed using Asymmetric Path Bypass or by modifying strict TCP enforcement settings.
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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Configuring a secondary DHCP scope
Why it's wrong here
DHCP configuration is unrelated to routing packet asymmetry.
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Disabling strict TCP handshake validation
Why this is correct
Disabling strict TCP validation helps prevent the firewall from dropping packets that arrive out of normal sequence due to routing asymmetries.
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Enabling Strict RPF (Reverse Path Forwarding)
Why it's wrong here
Strict RPF drops packets if the return path does not match the incoming interface, which worsens asymmetric routing problems.
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Enforcing BGP Route Reflection
Why it's wrong here
Route reflection solves IBGP full-mesh scaling, not packet-level asymmetric routing path issues.
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Asymmetric Path Bypass
Why this is correct
Enabling asymmetric path bypass allows the firewall to accept sessions where the return path is different.
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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