NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO actions must be performed to successfully configure a zone protection profile on a zone?
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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Apply the profile to the zone under Network > Zones.
Zone protection profiles require the profile to be defined and then explicitly applied to the security zone.
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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Create a security policy rule.
Why it's wrong here
Security policies are separate from zone protection profiles.
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Apply the profile to the zone under Network > Zones.
Why this is correct
The profile is applied in the zone configuration menu.
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Assign the zone to a virtual router.
Why it's wrong here
Zones are assigned to interfaces, not directly to virtual routers.
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Create a Zone Protection Profile under Network > Network Profiles > Zone Protection.
Why this is correct
The profile must be defined first.
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Enable the 'Strict' mode on the interface.
Why it's wrong here
Strict mode is not a requirement for zone protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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