Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure static routing on a PAN-OS Virtual Router. Which THREE parameters are required when defining a static route entry? (Choose three)
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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Next-hop (IP address or interface)
A static route requires a destination subnet, a next-hop specification (IP address or interface), and a route name/destination identifier.
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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BGP Autonomous System Number
Why it's wrong here
AS numbers are specific to BGP routing, not static routes.
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OSPF Area ID
Why it's wrong here
OSPF areas apply to dynamic OSPF routing, not static routes.
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Next-hop (IP address or interface)
Why this is correct
The next-hop specifies where the firewall should forward matching traffic.
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Destination subnet (IP prefix)
Why this is correct
The destination prefix defines the network to which the route applies.
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Route Name
Why this is correct
Every static route must have a unique descriptive name within the virtual router.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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