NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Device Setting Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE components are necessary to successfully implement SSL Forward Proxy?
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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Root CA Certificate
SSL decryption requires a root CA certificate, a profile, and the activation of decryption on the policy.
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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Root CA Certificate
Why this is correct
The firewall acts as an intercepting proxy.
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Decryption Profile
Why this is correct
This defines how decryption is performed.
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App-ID
Why it's wrong here
App-ID is always active.
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Decryption Policy
Why this is correct
This tells the firewall which traffic to decrypt.
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User-ID
Why it's wrong here
User-ID is optional.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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