NetSec-Analyst Policy Creation And Application Practice Question
Which THREE components are required for an Application Override policy?
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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Protocol and Port
Application Override requires the source zone, destination zone, protocol, port, and the custom application name to bypass standard App-ID detection.
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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User Group
Why it's wrong here
Users are not matched in override.
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Protocol and Port
Why this is correct
The specific port/protocol must be defined.
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Application name
Why this is correct
A custom app name is required.
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QoS profile
Why it's wrong here
QoS is not part of override.
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Source and Destination Zone
Why this is correct
Zones are required.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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