Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cloud Security Practice Question
An administrator is configuring Advanced URL Filtering on Prisma Access. Which feature allows the security policy to block newly observed malicious domains that have existed for only a few hours?
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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Inline Machine Learning analysis that evaluates web traffic and categorizes Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) in real-time.
Advanced URL Filtering uses inline machine learning to analyze web traffic and categorize newly registered domains (NRDs) instantly.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Inline Machine Learning analysis that evaluates web traffic and categorizes Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) in real-time.
Why this is correct
Correct. Advanced URL Filtering analyzes web traffic inline using machine learning to detect zero-day phishing and newly registered domains.
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GlobalProtect endpoint registry checks for browser history.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. GlobalProtect does not inspect browser history for URL filtering.
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Client-side proxy PAC file lookups against local browser blocklists.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. PAC files do not provide URL categorization or threat intelligence.
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Static URL database updates downloaded from Panorama once every 24 hours.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Static lists cannot protect against domains registered a few hours ago.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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