Cybersecurity-Practitioner Network Security Practice Question
An administrator configures a dynamic update schedule for Antivirus and WildFire signatures. The firewall successfully downloads the updates, but fails to install them automatically. Where should the administrator check to verify and configure the installation schedule settings in PAN-OS?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Device > Dynamic Updates
Dynamic updates scheduling (Antivirus, Applications, WildFire, Threat) is configured under Device > Dynamic Updates. Each update type has configuration options for Download Only, Download and Install, or Download and Schedule.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Policies > Management
Why it's wrong here
There is no Policies > Management tab in PAN-OS.
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Device > Dynamic Updates
Why this is correct
Device > Dynamic Updates contains the schedule configuration for downloading and installing signature packages.
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Device > Setup > Management > Software
Why it's wrong here
Device > Setup > Management > Software handles PAN-OS base software version upgrades, not dynamic threat signatures.
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Objects > Certificates
Why it's wrong here
Objects > Certificates manages SSL keys and trust certificates.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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