NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Device Setting Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE settings can be modified in a custom Antivirus Profile?
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 settings
Antivirus profiles allow you to select which protocols to scan, the action for each file type, and file blocking options.
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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GlobalProtect version
Why it's wrong here
Not in AV settings.
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Protocol settings
Why this is correct
Define which traffic to scan.
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File type exceptions
Why this is correct
Excludes specific files from scanning.
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Action for detected malware
Why this is correct
Sets the response to alerts.
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System hostname
Why it's wrong here
Not in AV settings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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