NetSec-Analyst Management And Operations Practice Question
A firewall is reporting 'License Expired' for Threat Prevention. The administrator renewed the license in the Support Portal. What is the most likely cause for the warning to persist?
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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The administrator has not clicked 'Retrieve license keys from license server'.
Often, the firewall has not yet synced its local database with the updated information on the Palo Alto Networks license server.
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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The firewall needs a firmware upgrade.
Why it's wrong here
Firmware upgrades are not related to license renewal cycles.
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The license server is down.
Why it's wrong here
Unlikely to be the cause of a persistent local status message.
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The administrator has not clicked 'Retrieve license keys from license server'.
Why this is correct
The firewall does not pull the new status automatically unless the command is initiated.
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The Threat Prevention license is not compatible with the current PAN-OS version.
Why it's wrong here
Licenses are tied to hardware serials, not PAN-OS minor versions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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