NetSec-Architect Practice Question: NGFW And Cloud Delivered Security Services Architecture
An architect is designing an enterprise deployment of WildFire and analyzing file forwarding behaviors. Which TWO of the following statements regarding WildFire file forwarding and analysis criteria are true? (Choose two)
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
✓
WildFire supports deployment options ranging from the global public cloud to local on-premises WF-500 appliances and hybrid architectures.
WildFire can forward files based on file type and direction, and supports both automated cloud detonation and private cloud appliance analysis.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
WildFire is restricted to scanning files transmitted over unencrypted HTTP only; HTTPS and FTP traffic cannot be inspected.
Why it's wrong here
WildFire inspects files across HTTPS, FTP, SMB, and other protocols when decryption and CDSS profiles are active.
- ✓
WildFire supports deployment options ranging from the global public cloud to local on-premises WF-500 appliances and hybrid architectures.
Why this is correct
WildFire supports public cloud, private cloud (WF-500), and hybrid deployment models.
- ✗
WildFire analysis profiles cannot be assigned to specific security rules and must apply globally to all firewall traffic.
Why it's wrong here
WildFire profiles are attached granularly to security rules.
- ✗
Files submitted to WildFire are permanently stored on unencrypted public web servers accessible to the general public.
Why it's wrong here
WildFire maintains strict data security and privacy standards for all submitted samples.
- ✓
WildFire can forward unknown files for analysis based on specific file types (e.g., PE, PDF, Office documents) and traffic direction (upload/download).
Why this is correct
WildFire analysis profiles allow granular selection of file types and directions for inspection.
About these practice questions
One of 228 original NetSec-Architect practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
This NetSec-Architect practice question is part of Courseiva's free Palo Alto Networks certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the NetSec-Architect exam.