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MCQhard

An enterprise deployment of Prisma Access uses explicit proxy. Users report that authentication prompts appear repeatedly when browsing internal web applications. What is the most likely cause of this authentication looping in an explicit proxy setup?

A.The BGP hold timer is set too low on the Service Connection.
B.Missing proxy bypass entries for authentication provider login pages or incorrect cookie persistence settings in the explicit proxy profile.
C.SSL Forward Proxy decryption is disabled on the untrust zone.
D.The GlobalProtect agent version is incompatible with explicit proxy.
AnswerB

If the browser cannot persist authentication credentials or if authentication requests are endlessly proxied back to the login portal without bypass, infinite loops occur.

Why this answer

Authentication loops in explicit proxy often stem from misconfigured authentication profiles, persistent cookie settings, or incorrect proxy bypass rules for authentication endpoints.

2
MCQhard

An enterprise has deployed Prisma Access with explicit proxy and transparent proxy configurations. Users are reporting that applications using custom non-standard TCP ports are failing to connect through the Remote Network node. What feature should the engineer inspect to ensure the ports are allowed through App-ID inspection?

A.Inspect the custom application definitions and ensure Custom App-IDs are mapped to the correct non-standard ports, and that security rules permit those ports.
B.Configure a static NAT rule for the non-standard ports on the service connection.
C.Disable GlobalProtect pre-logon mode.
D.Enable SSL Forward Proxy on the destination zones.
AnswerA

By default, App-ID identifies applications regardless of port, but custom applications or strict service object definitions require explicit configuration in policies.

Why this answer

App-ID inspects traffic dynamically, but if custom ports are used, Custom App-IDs or Service objects must be correctly configured in security policies.

3
MCQeasy

A remote user reports that their GlobalProtect connection connects successfully to Prisma Access, but they cannot resolve internal fully qualified domain names (FQDNs). Where should the administrator check to ensure DNS server IP addresses are correctly pushed to the GlobalProtect client?

A.Panorama > Prisma Access > Setup > Portal > Agent > Client Settings.
B.Prisma Access > Cloud Services > Status.
C.Panorama > Managed Devices > Remote Networks.
D.Panorama > Policy > Security.
AnswerA

Client Settings within the GlobalProtect Portal configuration define the DNS servers pushed to endpoints upon connection.

Why this answer

GlobalProtect client settings, including internal DNS server addresses, are pushed via the GlobalProtect Agent configuration in Panorama.

4
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access deployment experiencing intermittent packet drops and high latency across remote branches. Which THREE diagnostic steps or tools should be used? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Modify the administrative administrator accounts in Panorama.
B.Check IPsec tunnel monitoring statistics and DPD settings for packet loss and tunnel flapping.
C.Check the GlobalProtect portal certificate expiration date.
D.Verify TCP MSS clamping and MTU configurations across the IPsec tunnels to prevent packet fragmentation.
E.Review QoS bandwidth allocation and utilization to ensure critical traffic is not being dropped due to congestion.
AnswersB, D, E

Tunnel monitoring and DPD statistics reveal unstable IPsec connections.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting packet drops and latency involves checking MTU/MSS settings, interface statistics, IPsec tunnel monitoring, and QoS profiles.

5
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO actions should an administrator take when troubleshooting high CPU utilization on Prisma Access cloud infrastructure nodes? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Check ACC and Traffic/Threat logs to identify traffic spikes, unusual session volumes, or potential security attacks.
B.Modify the GlobalProtect client portal authentication profile.
C.Generate and analyze a Tech Support File (TSF) specifically for Prisma Access via Panorama to review system resource allocation and daemon status.
D.Update the Antivirus dynamic signature version.
E.Restart the customer CPE device at the branch location.
AnswersA, C

Sudden traffic surges or attack traffic heavily utilize CPU resources for inspection and session handling.

Why this answer

High CPU troubleshooting involves analyzing threat/traffic log volumes, checking for traffic storms or DoS attacks, and reviewing system diagnostic files.

6
MCQeasy

An administrator is investigating a security alert in Prisma Access triggered by an Anti-Spyware profile. Which log contains the detailed packet capture (pcap) or attack details for this specific event?

A.Monitor > Logs > HIP Match.
B.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
C.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
D.Monitor > Logs > URL Filtering.
AnswerB

Threat logs capture vulnerability, anti-spyware, and antivirus events with detailed attack information.

Why this answer

Threat logs contain detailed information on anti-spyware, antivirus, and vulnerability alerts, often including packet captures.

7
MCQmedium

An administrator needs to verify whether a Prisma Access Remote Network is successfully exchanging routes with the customer CPE router over BGP. Where can the real-time BGP peer state be checked?

A.Review the System log for BGP daemon errors.
B.Examine the Traffic log for BGP port 179 sessions.
C.Check the GlobalProtect gateway log.
D.Run operational CLI commands such as 'show routing protocol bgp peer' or check the routing status in the Prisma Access monitoring dashboard.
AnswerD

BGP operational commands show whether the peer state is Established, Active, or Idle, along with received and advertised routes.

Why this answer

BGP peer state and routing tables can be checked via operational CLI commands on Prisma Access nodes or monitoring dashboards.

8
MCQmedium

A Prisma Access engineer is troubleshooting an issue where users in a specific Remote Network location cannot authenticate against an on-premises LDAP server because the Service Connection is dropping packets. What is the recommended Panorama CLI command to test connectivity to the LDAP server through the Service Connection?

A.Execute 'ping source <dataplane-interface> host <ldap-server-ip>' from the specific Prisma Access node or use operational commands via Panorama.
B.Run 'show system resources' to check CPU utilization of the Panorama VM.
C.SSH to the Prisma Access node or use the Panorama CLI to run 'test security-policy-match' for the LDAP traffic.
D.Use the CLI command 'ping source <service-connection-ip> <ldap-server-ip>' from the Panorama management plane.
AnswerA

Sourcing pings from the specific data plane interface ensures traffic correctly traverses the Service Connection tunnel.

Why this answer

The test command 'test aaa-server login' or ping utilities executed from the appropriate Prisma Access node CLI help diagnose connectivity and authentication issues.

9
MCQmedium

A security team reports that threat prevention signatures are not updating on Prisma Access nodes. Where in Panorama should the administrator verify the scheduling and status of dynamic updates for Prisma Access?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Setup > Dynamic Updates.
B.Prisma Access > Service Setup > Threat Prevention.
C.Panorama > Device Deployment > Dynamic Updates.
D.Monitor > Dynamic Updates > Status.
AnswerC

Panorama manages antivirus, WildFire, and threat signatures and pushes them to Prisma Access nodes based on scheduled configurations.

Why this answer

Dynamic updates for Prisma Access are managed via Panorama under Panorama > Device Deployment > Dynamic Updates or Cloud Services dynamic update schedules.

10
MCQeasy

An administrator wants to check the status of active IPsec tunnels for a Prisma Access Remote Network location. Which Panorama menu path provides the most direct overview of IPsec tunnel health?

A.Policies > Security.
B.Device > High Availability.
C.Monitor > Traffic.
D.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status > Remote Networks.
AnswerD

The Remote Networks status tab displays tunnel status, peer IP addresses, and operational metrics.

Why this answer

Panorama > Cloud Services > Status provides overview metrics for IPsec tunnels associated with Remote Networks.

11
Multi-Selecthard

An enterprise network team is troubleshooting a Prisma Access Remote Network deployment where DNS queries from branch offices are failing to resolve internal resources. Which THREE components should be inspected? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Check the Service Connection routing configuration to ensure DNS traffic destined for internal DNS servers is correctly routed across the Service Connection tunnel.
B.Examine Security Policy rules to ensure that DNS traffic (Port 53 TCP/UDP) is permitted between the branch zone and the Service Connection / internal zones.
C.Verify the GlobalProtect client portal certificate.
D.Check the WildFire threat prevention subscription license key.
E.Verify that the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses are correctly configured in the Remote Network settings in Panorama.
AnswersA, B, E

If internal DNS queries are not routed over the Service Connection, queries fail to reach the corporate DNS servers.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting branch office DNS resolution involves checking DNS server IP configuration in remote network settings, Service Connection routing for DNS traffic, and security rules allowing DNS.

12
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO tools or logs in Panorama should an administrator use when troubleshooting a security policy rule that is unexpectedly dropping legitimate user traffic in Prisma Access? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Monitor > Logs > Traffic to identify sessions marked with a 'deny' action and note the matching rule name.
B.Device > High Availability status.
C.The CLI command 'test security-policy-match' to simulate traffic and verify rule evaluation.
D.Monitor > Dynamic Updates > Status.
E.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
AnswersA, C

Traffic logs record dropped sessions, showing the exact rule ID that blocked the connection.

Why this answer

Debugging dropped traffic involves examining Traffic logs for session deny actions and using the test security-policy-match command to evaluate rule logic.

13
MCQeasy

An administrator wants to verify that threat prevention signatures are actively blocking simulated malicious traffic in a Prisma Access environment. Which testing tool or procedure is standard for verifying threat signatures safely?

A.Perform a Denial of Service attack against the Prisma Access public IP.
B.Disable SSL decryption across all security rules.
C.Restart the Panorama management server.
D.Use standardized test payloads or URLs (such as the EICAR string for antivirus or PANW test URLs) and check the Threat log.
AnswerD

EICAR and PANW test URLs trigger signature alerts safely without causing real damage, which can then be verified in Threat logs.

Why this answer

The standard testing method for Palo Alto Networks threat signatures is using standardized test files (e.g., EICAR for antivirus) or benign test URLs (e.g., panacea.threat.com).

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MCQmedium

A remote network user in a Prisma Access deployment is experiencing intermittent packet loss and slow application performance over the IPsec tunnel to the Remote Network (RN) node. Upon checking the system logs, the network engineer notices repetitive IKE rekey negotiations. Which troubleshooting step should be taken first to identify the root cause?

A.Disable SSL decryption on the Security Predefined Policy.
B.Change the mobile user portal authentication profile.
C.Verify that Dead Peer Detection (DPD) intervals match between the CPE device and Prisma Access node, and check tunnel monitoring statistics.
D.Restart the GlobalProtect service on the remote user's endpoint.
AnswerC

Mismatched DPD timers can cause premature tearing down of IPsec SAs, leading to intermittent packet loss and rekey storms.

Why this answer

Checking the IPsec and IKE tunnel status via the Prisma Access CLI or Panorama status monitor helps identify cryptographic mismatch or dead peer detection (DPD) timeouts causing flapping.

15
MCQhard

An administrator notices that a subset of mobile users connecting via GlobalProtect in Prisma Access cannot resolve internal corporate hostnames, while external websites load normally. The split-tunnel configuration includes the corporate domain. Where should the administrator check first in Panorama to troubleshoot this DNS resolution failure?

A.Panorama > Prisma Access > Service Setup > Mobile Users > GlobalProtect Client Settings > Client Config > DNS and-or WINS.
B.Panorama > Prisma Access > Monitoring > ACC.
C.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status > Traffic Log.
D.Panorama > Firewall > Network Profiles > Interface.
AnswerA

The DNS server IPs and primary/secondary suffixes assigned to GlobalProtect clients are configured and pushed via the Client Settings in Panorama.

Why this answer

In Prisma Access, DNS server assignments for mobile users are pushed via the GlobalProtect Agent configuration under Network > GlobalProtect > Client Settings.

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MCQmedium

While troubleshooting a Prisma Access Remote Network deployment, an engineer notices that routes advertised via BGP from the customer's data center are not appearing in the Prisma Access routing table. Where can the engineer view BGP peer status and learned routes in Panorama?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status > BGP Peers.
B.Monitor > Dynamic Updates > BGP.
C.Policies > NAT.
D.Prisma Access > Service Setup > Routing > BGP Status, or by viewing runtime stats via the Prisma Access monitoring dashboard in Panorama.
AnswerD

Runtime stats and monitoring dashboards in Panorama display active BGP peering states and routing tables.

Why this answer

BGP routing status can be monitored via Runtime Stats in the Prisma Access monitoring tools or CLI.

17
MCQmedium

An administrator needs to verify whether Host Information Profile (HIP) checks are failing for a specific mobile user attempting to connect to Prisma Access. Which log should the administrator review in Panorama?

A.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
B.Monitor > Logs > System.
C.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
D.Monitor > Logs > HIP Match.
AnswerD

HIP match logs track successful and failed Host Information Profile evaluations for GlobalProtect clients.

Why this answer

HIP match logs record whether endpoints meet the defined security criteria (OS version, patch level, anti-malware status).

18
MCQeasy

An administrator wants to view historical bandwidth utilization trends for a specific Remote Network location over the past 30 days. Which Panorama monitoring workspace provides this historical reporting?

A.Device > Setup > Management.
B.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
C.Monitor > Reports.
D.Policies > QoS.
AnswerC

Preset and custom scheduled reports in Panorama provide long-term historical analysis of bandwidth, threats, and traffic.

Why this answer

Panorama > Monitor > Reports or ACC provides historical reporting capabilities.

19
MCQmedium

An administrator has deployed Prisma Access Remote Networks, but traffic from a branch office is failing to pass through the IPsec tunnel to Prisma Access. The IKE phase 1 negotiation is failing. Which Prisma Access operational command should the administrator run via the CLI to check the IPsec tunnel status and IKE SA parameters?

A.show globalprotect-gateway current-users
B.show vpn ike-sa gateway <gateway-name>
C.show system info
D.show running resource-monitor
AnswerB

This command displays the status of the IKE Security Associations, helping identify phase 1 mismatch issues.

Why this answer

To troubleshoot IPsec VPN tunnels and IKE negotiations on Prisma Access remote networks or service connections, administrators use the CLI command 'show vpn ike-sa' or 'show vpn flow'.

20
MCQmedium

A network engineer is troubleshooting user identification issues in Prisma Access where security policies relying on user groups are not matching traffic. Which troubleshooting command or Panorama feature should be used to verify if User-ID mappings are correctly populated for mobile users?

A.Use the CLI operational command 'show user ip-user-mapping all' or check User-ID status in the Prisma Access monitoring dashboard.
B.Check the GlobalProtect Gateway tunnel status.
C.Run 'show system software status'.
D.Verify the SSL Decryption certificate expiration date.
AnswerA

Viewing active IP-to-user mappings confirms whether User-ID agents or GlobalProtect has successfully resolved the user identity.

Why this answer

Panorama operational commands or the User-ID status monitoring tool show active user-to-IP mappings.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO actions should an administrator take to troubleshoot an authentication failure when mobile users attempt to log into Prisma Access using SAML? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Modify the NAT policy rules.
B.Check the URL Filtering category for the IdP login domain.
C.Restart the physical firewall in the branch office.
D.Verify that the SAML Identity Provider (IdP) signing certificate imported into Panorama matches the active IdP certificate.
E.Check for clock skew between the SAML IdP and Prisma Access service nodes.
AnswersD, E

Mismatched or expired IdP certificates cause signature validation failures.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting SAML authentication involves verifying clock skew, IdP metadata/certificates, and authentication profile configuration.

22
MCQhard

A Prisma Access deployment has multiple Remote Networks and Mobile Users. An administrator implements Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize VoIP traffic over bulk file transfers. After applying the QoS profile, VoIP performance does not improve. What should the administrator verify first in the Prisma Access QoS configuration?

A.Verify the BGP AS number on the customer CPE.
B.Check the expiration date of the GlobalProtect gateway SSL certificate.
C.Verify that the QoS profile is applied to the correct security policy rules and that the guaranteed bandwidth settings align with the provisioned Prisma Access node bandwidth limits.
D.Ensure that GlobalProtect pre-logon mode is disabled.
AnswerC

If QoS classes are not referenced in security rules or if bandwidth allocations exceed provisioned node limits, QoS prioritization will not take effect.

Why this answer

Prisma Access QoS relies on correct classification of traffic via security policies and proper bandwidth allocation profiles matching the provisioned bandwidth of the egress node.

23
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is investigating intermittent authentication failures for remote users connecting via GlobalProtect to Prisma Access using SAML. Which THREE log sources or troubleshooting commands can assist in identifying the root cause? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.authd.log on Panorama/Prisma Access
B.Data-plane packet capture (pcap) of HTTP/2 server streams
C.GlobalProtect app debug logs on the client endpoint
D.globalProtectPortal.log
E.Panorama ACC threat widget counters
AnswersA, C, D

The authd log contains details regarding SAML authentication requests, assertions, and IdP communication errors.

Why this answer

SAML authentication troubleshooting in Prisma Access requires inspecting authentication daemon logs, GlobalProtect portal logs for connection handshakes, and client-side debug logs.

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MCQhard

When troubleshooting a Prisma Access deployment using SAML authentication, an administrator notices that users are successfully authenticated by the IdP, but the GlobalProtect client displays an error stating 'Invalid SAML Response: Signature Validation Failed'. What is the most likely root cause?

A.The decryption policy is blocking HTTPS traffic to the IdP.
B.The IdP signing certificate imported into the Prisma Access authentication profile does not match the active certificate currently used by the IdP.
C.The User-ID agent service on Panorama has crashed.
D.The GlobalProtect client version is outdated and does not support SAML.
AnswerB

If the IdP rolled over its signing certificate without updating the certificate in Panorama, Prisma Access cannot validate the SAML response signature.

Why this answer

Signature validation failure indicates a mismatch or expiration of the IdP signing certificate configured in the Prisma Access SAML Identity Provider profile.

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MCQhard

An organization notices that certain cloud-based SaaS applications are experiencing performance bottlenecks when accessed through Prisma Access mobile users. The administrator wants to configure explicit SaaS application traffic steering or bypass. Where is this configured in Panorama for Prisma Access?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Prisma Access > Mobile Users > Traffic Steering / QoS or GlobalProtect Client Settings.
B.Device > Setup > Content ID.
C.Policies > Decryption.
D.Objects > Custom Objects > URL Filtering.
AnswerA

Traffic steering rules and explicit proxy bypasses for SaaS applications are configured within the Mobile Users configuration workflows in Prisma Access.

Why this answer

SaaS Security and traffic steering / explicit proxy / Prisma Access application steering configurations are managed under Cloud Services or GlobalProtect client settings.

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Multi-Selecthard

An enterprise network administrator is troubleshooting an IPsec tunnel failure between a remote network and Prisma Access where Dead Peer Detection (DPD) keeps tearing down the tunnel. Which THREE potential causes should be investigated? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.The GlobalProtect client software license is expired on Panorama.
B.Mismatched DPD interval and retry timer settings between the customer CPE and the Prisma Access node.
C.Intermediate network devices dropping UDP or ICMP keepalive packets required for DPD.
D.WildFire cloud analysis subscription has lapsed.
E.High packet loss or extreme latency on the transport path causing DPD timeouts.
AnswersB, C, E

If one peer expects DPD acknowledgments faster than the other is configured to respond, the tunnel flaps.

Why this answer

DPD teardown issues stem from mismatched timer configurations, packet drops along the path, or unresponsive peers.

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MCQeasy

An administrator needs to verify the exact version of Prisma Access running on the cloud infrastructure. Where in Panorama is this version information displayed?

A.Policies > Security.
B.Device > Certificates.
C.Monitor > Dynamic Updates.
D.Panorama > Cloud Services > Setup > Infrastructure / Status.
AnswerD

The Cloud Services setup and status pages display the active Prisma Access plugin and software versions.

Why this answer

Panorama > Cloud Services > Status or Setup displays the Prisma Access software and plugin version.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO actions should an administrator perform when troubleshooting User-ID mapping failures for mobile users in Prisma Access? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Verify that GlobalProtect is configured to report user mappings and check authentication log status.
B.Restart the physical firewall hardware in the branch office.
C.Change the WildFire signature update schedule.
D.Modify the QoS bandwidth allocation profile.
E.Use the CLI command 'show user ip-user-mapping all' to verify if active user-to-IP mappings are populated.
AnswersA, E

GlobalProtect gateways must report user logins to build accurate User-ID tables.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting User-ID involves verifying GlobalProtect authentication mapping, User-ID agent/Panorama polling status, and IP-user mapping operational tables.

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MCQmedium

A remote network connected via Prisma Access is experiencing packet drops due to Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size mismatches. Which troubleshooting technique or configuration should be verified to resolve IP packet fragmentation issues?

A.Change the mobile user authentication type from SAML to RADIUS.
B.Enable TCP MSS clamping on the IPsec tunnel settings or ensure the local CPE device correctly handles ICMP Destination Unreachable messages.
C.Configure a WildFire analysis profile to bypass large files.
D.Increase the GlobalProtect client idle timeout value to 3600 seconds.
AnswerB

Adjusting TCP Maximum Segment Size (MSS) prevents packets from exceeding the tunnel MTU, avoiding fragmentation drops.

Why this answer

Path MTU Discovery and MSS clamping configurations on the IPsec tunnel help prevent packet fragmentation issues across Prisma Access tunnels.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO logs should an administrator check in Panorama when troubleshooting a mobile user who reports that their connection keeps dropping after a short period of time? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Monitor > Logs > Traffic to check for session timeouts, TCP resets, or security policy drops.
B.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
C.Monitor > Logs > GlobalProtect to view client connection events, gateway reconnects, and error messages.
D.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
E.Monitor > Logs > Data Filtering.
AnswersA, C

Traffic logs show whether sessions were closed normally, reset by peer, or dropped by policy.

Why this answer

GlobalProtect connection drops are investigated using GlobalProtect connection/system logs and Traffic logs showing session timeouts or resets.

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MCQhard

A Prisma Access mobile user experiences a scenario where specific internal domains fail to resolve when connected via GlobalProtect, while other internal domains resolve successfully. The split-DNS configuration in Panorama lists multiple domains. What is the most likely reason for this partial DNS failure?

A.The GlobalProtect portal SSL certificate is expired.
B.WildFire cloud connectivity is down.
C.BGP route reflection is misconfigured on the Service Connection.
D.Improperly formatted domain suffixes or exceeding the maximum number of supported split-DNS search domains for the client operating system.
AnswerD

Client OS DNS resolvers have strict syntax requirements and limits on search domains pushed by GlobalProtect.

Why this answer

Client operating systems handle DNS suffix search lists differently, and some OS clients have limitations on the number of suffixes or fail when wildcard domains are improperly formatted in GlobalProtect client settings.

32
MCQhard

An administrator implements a new Decryption policy in Prisma Access to inspect inbound traffic to a public-facing application hosted behind a Prisma Access Public IP. After deployment, users report receiving certificate warning errors. What should the administrator inspect first to resolve the warning?

A.Check whether the GlobalProtect client version on the user's laptop is up to date.
B.Ensure that WildFire analysis is disabled for inbound decrypted traffic.
C.Verify that the correct server certificate and private key are imported into Panorama and bound to the Inbound Decryption rule.
D.Verify the OCSP responder settings under Device > Setup > Sessions.
AnswerC

If the firewall does not present the correct server certificate to the client, a trust mismatch warning occurs immediately.

Why this answer

Inbound SSL decryption requires the specific server certificate and private key to be imported into Panorama and referenced in the Decryption policy.

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MCQmedium

A network engineer is configuring a new Remote Network in Prisma Access and needs to ensure that traffic from the branch office to the internet is breakout locally rather than backhauled to headquarters. How is local internet breakout verified in Prisma Access?

A.Verify the BGP AS number on the Service Connection.
B.Verify that 'Local Internet Breakout' is enabled in the Remote Network configuration and examine Traffic logs to confirm internet-bound sessions egress through the Remote Network's assigned public IP.
C.Ensure SSL Forward Proxy is disabled on the Security Policy.
D.Check the GlobalProtect Portal client configuration settings.
AnswerB

Enabling local breakout routes internet traffic directly out of the Prisma Access node associated with that location, which can be confirmed in traffic logs.

Why this answer

Local internet breakout is configured in the Remote Network settings and verified through traffic logs showing local egress IP addresses.

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MCQhard

A Prisma Access deployment utilizes Service Connections to connect to a corporate data center. An administrator notices that traffic destined for internal data center subnets is being sent out to the internet instead of the Service Connection. What is the most likely cause of this routing misconfiguration?

A.WildFire inspection is enabled on the security policy rule.
B.Missing or incorrect static routes / BGP route advertisements for the internal subnets in the Service Connection routing configuration.
C.The Security Predefined Policy rule order is incorrect.
D.The GlobalProtect Portal client timeout is set too low.
AnswerB

If internal subnets are not explicitly advertised or routed toward the Service Connection, Prisma Access defaults to forwarding them via the internet egress.

Why this answer

Incorrect static or dynamic routing advertisements (such as missing or overlapping static routes / BGP prefixes) cause traffic to take the default internet route instead of the Service Connection.

35
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO logs or monitoring views in Panorama are essential when troubleshooting a remote network user's inability to reach a specific cloud application via Prisma Access? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
B.Device > Setup > Management.
C.Monitor > ACC (Application Command Center) to analyze application traffic behavior and usage trends.
D.Objects > Addresses.
E.Monitor > Logs > Traffic to verify if sessions are allowed, denied, or timed out.
AnswersC, E

ACC helps visualize whether traffic for the specific application is successfully traversing the network.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting application reachability requires examining Traffic logs for drops and ACC/Threat logs for security blocks.

36
MCQeasy

An administrator needs to review configuration changes made to Prisma Access settings in Panorama over the past week to determine who modified a security policy. Which log should the administrator examine?

A.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
B.Monitor > Logs > Config.
C.Monitor > Logs > Data Filtering.
D.Monitor > Logs > Traffic.
AnswerB

Config logs track administrative actions, including who made changes, when, and what objects were modified.

Why this answer

Configuration logs record all changes made to configurations in Panorama.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO methods can an administrator use to monitor the health and operational status of Prisma Access Service Connections in Panorama? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status > Service Connections dashboard.
B.Objects > Custom Objects > URL Filtering.
C.Policies > NAT configuration view.
D.Device > Log Settings forwarding profiles.
E.Operational CLI commands and monitoring tools showing tunnel interface statistics and BGP/static route status.
AnswersA, E

This dashboard displays active status, tunnel health, and routing details for Service Connections.

Why this answer

Service connection health can be monitored via Cloud Services Status dashboards and operational CLI commands or system monitoring tools.

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MCQmedium

A network engineer is troubleshooting why a specific security policy rule configured in Panorama is not matching traffic in a Prisma Access environment. Which Panorama testing tool simulates traffic against security rules to verify rule evaluation?

A.Review the Audit log for policy changes.
B.Check the ACC top threats widget.
C.Run 'show system state'.
D.Use the Panorama CLI command 'test security-policy-match source <ip> destination <ip> application <app>'
AnswerD

This command evaluates traffic attributes against the security policy table and returns the matching rule name.

Why this answer

The 'test security-policy-match' CLI command tests policy evaluation for given parameters (source, destination, user, app).

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO configuration steps should an administrator verify when troubleshooting an issue where Panorama cannot push updates or configurations to Prisma Access nodes? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Check Panorama > Job Status to review specific error codes and failed configuration push tasks.
B.Verify that Panorama has active cloud services communication and valid management certificates to reach Prisma Access cloud infrastructure.
C.Restart the CPE device at the branch office.
D.Update the URL Filtering database manually.
E.Modify the NAT policy rules on the remote firewall.
AnswersA, B

Job status provides detailed failure reasons for rejected configuration pushes.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting Panorama-to-Prisma Access communication involves checking management plane connectivity, service setup status, and job status error messages.

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MCQmedium

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access mobile user environment where users report that authentication via RADIUS is failing. Where should the administrator check for RADIUS communication errors and timeout events in Panorama?

A.Policies > NAT.
B.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
C.Monitor > Logs > System or Authentication logs in Panorama.
D.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
AnswerC

System and authentication logs record connectivity issues, timeouts, and responses from external RADIUS authentication servers.

Why this answer

System logs and Authentication logs record RADIUS server communication errors and timeouts.

41
MCQeasy

A security administrator needs to check real-time threat logs for a specific Prisma Access mobile user who reports being blocked from accessing a malicious file. Which Panorama menu path provides the most direct access to these logs?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Setup > Management.
B.Prisma Access > Service Setup > Locations.
C.Policies > Security.
D.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
AnswerD

The Threat log viewer in Panorama aggregates security events, WildFire blocks, and anti-spyware alerts across all Prisma Access nodes.

Why this answer

Threat logs in Prisma Access are viewed centrally in Panorama under Monitor > Logs > Threat.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO troubleshooting methods are effective when verifying whether Host Information Profile (HIP) checks are operating correctly for Prisma Access mobile users? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Modify the NAT policy rules.
B.Restart the physical branch firewall.
C.Check GlobalProtect client settings in Panorama to ensure HIP report generation and submission intervals are correctly configured.
D.Monitor > Logs > HIP Match to review successful and failed compliance evaluations.
E.Update the URL Filtering database.
AnswersC, D

Gateways must be configured to request and process HIP reports from agents at regular intervals.

Why this answer

HIP check troubleshooting involves reviewing HIP match logs and checking GlobalProtect agent settings for HIP report submission intervals.

43
MCQmedium

An administrator notices that users connecting via Prisma Access Remote Networks are unable to reach a specific internal application hosted in the corporate datacenter. The traffic is dropped by Prisma Access. Which tool in Panorama should the administrator use first to verify if the security policy is matching and blocking the traffic in real-time?

A.GlobalProtect app diagnostics tab on the endpoint.
B.Prisma Access Insight path quality monitoring.
C.Traffic Logs with a filter for the source user and destination IP, checking the 'Drop Reason' field.
D.Panorama Dynamic Updates status page.
AnswerC

Traffic Logs record the drop reason and allow administrators to immediately see if a security policy rule denied the traffic.

Why this answer

ACC (App-Command Center) and Traffic Logs are used to inspect sessions, but the ACC does not provide real-time session debugging for specific policy rule matches. The Panorama Traffic log with the correct filter or the CLI command 'test security-policy-match' is used to troubleshoot policy matches, but for real-time monitoring of dropped packets on Prisma Access nodes, Traffic Logs filtered by drop cause or using the Real-Time Log Viewer is the most appropriate native UI troubleshooting mechanism.

44
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO commands or tools are recommended for troubleshooting routing issues on Prisma Access infrastructure? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
B.CLI operational commands such as 'show routing route' or 'show routing protocol bgp' to inspect active routing tables.
C.The Prisma Access monitoring dashboard in Panorama to review BGP peer status and traffic paths.
D.Device > High Availability state monitor.
E.Objects > Custom Objects > URL Filtering.
AnswersB, C

These commands display active route entries, next-hops, and BGP adjacency states.

Why this answer

Routing troubleshooting utilizes dynamic routing operational CLI commands (such as show routing route) and Panorama traffic/routing monitoring tools.

45
MCQeasy

An administrator needs to monitor the volume of traffic passing through a specific Prisma Access Service Connection. Which monitoring tool in Panorama displays aggregated data on bandwidth usage, top applications, and top users?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
B.Device > Log Settings.
C.Monitor > ACC (Application Command Center).
D.Policies > QoS.
AnswerC

ACC aggregates traffic logs into visual widgets for analysis of bandwidth, apps, and users across Prisma Access.

Why this answer

The Application Command Center (ACC) in Panorama provides visual summaries of traffic trends, bandwidth usage, top applications, and users.

46
MCQhard

An enterprise deployment of Prisma Access utilizes Kerberos authentication for mobile users. Users report frequent authentication prompt failures when connecting via GlobalProtect from external networks. What is the most likely root cause of Kerberos authentication failure in this scenario?

A.WildFire cloud subscription has expired.
B.The decryption policy is missing an inbound rule.
C.The GlobalProtect client software license is invalid.
D.Lack of direct network line-of-sight or routing from the mobile user's remote location to the internal Active Directory Domain Controllers via a Service Connection.
AnswerD

Kerberos authentication requires direct communication between the client/gateway and the KDC; if Service Connections do not correctly route KDC traffic, authentication fails.

Why this answer

Kerberos relies heavily on direct line-of-sight and UDP/TCP connectivity to Active Directory KDCs (Domain Controllers) along with valid service principal names (SPNs) and time synchronization.

47
MCQmedium

An administrator troubleshooting a Prisma Access mobile user connectivity issue wants to verify whether the GlobalProtect gateway is actively responding to client connection requests. Where can this real-time session and gateway status be verified?

A.Policies > Decryption.
B.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status > Mobile Users > Gateways.
C.Device > Setup > Operations.
D.Objects > Addresses.
AnswerB

This status view shows active gateway instances, region status, and connected mobile user counts.

Why this answer

Gateway status and active sessions can be checked in Panorama under Cloud Services > Status or via operational CLI commands.

48
MCQhard

An administrator troubleshooting a Prisma Access Mobile Users deployment notices authentication failures for users authenticating via SAML to an external IdP. The users report being stuck in an authentication loop. Which log file on Panorama should the administrator examine to troubleshoot SAML response assertion issues?

A.authd.log
B.traffic.log
C.globalProtectPortal.log
D.threat.log
AnswerA

The authd daemon handles authentication processes, including SAML assertion validation and IdP communication.

Why this answer

SAML authentication between Prisma Access (acting as Service Provider) and an external IdP involves authd and pan_sevp logs. Specifically, the authd.log captures SAML authentication requests, responses, and assertion parsing details.

49
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access environment where threat prevention profiles are failing to block known malicious file downloads. Which THREE settings or logs should the administrator investigate? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Check the Threat and WildFire logs to see if the files were inspected, logged, or bypassed due to exclusions.
B.Ensure that SSL Decryption is enabled for the traffic, as encrypted payloads cannot be inspected for malware signatures without decryption.
C.Check the BGP AS number on the Remote Network CPE.
D.Verify the GlobalProtect Portal client timeout setting.
E.Verify that Anti-Spyware, Antivirus, and WildFire analysis profiles are actively attached to the matching Security Policy rules.
AnswersA, B, E

Logs reveal whether the file was scanned, detected, or allowed based on decryption or file size exclusions.

Why this answer

Investigating threat blocking failures requires checking security policy profile assignments, threat logs, decryption status, and WildFire/Antivirus profile configurations.

50
MCQmedium

A security administrator is troubleshooting a URL Filtering policy in Prisma Access where users are able to access a category that should be blocked. Which tool in Panorama should the administrator use to test and verify which URL category a specific website falls under and which policy rule applies?

A.Review the ACC top applications widget.
B.Check the GlobalProtect gateway connection status.
C.Use the URL Filtering lookup tool in Panorama or test via 'test url <website>' in the CLI.
D.Examine the System log for category update errors.
AnswerC

Testing URL categorization confirms how Prisma Access classifies a specific domain and which action is enforced.

Why this answer

The Policy Optimizer or URL Lookup tool helps test and verify URL categories and matching rules.

51
MCQhard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access mobile user environment where users are unable to connect because of an invalid certificate error presented by the GlobalProtect Portal. Which configuration element in Panorama should be verified?

A.Verify that the SSL/TLS certificate assigned to the GlobalProtect Portal configuration is valid, not expired, and trusted by the client devices.
B.Check the IPsec crypto profile under Network > Network Profiles > IPsec Crypto.
C.Check the User-ID agent connection timeout settings.
D.Verify the BGP AS number on the Remote Network node.
AnswerA

If the portal certificate is self-signed or untrusted by client machines, GlobalProtect clients will reject the connection immediately.

Why this answer

The GlobalProtect Portal SSL/TLS certificate configuration is tied to the portal configuration profile.

52
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access deployment where specific applications are identified as 'incomplete' or 'unknown-tcp' in the Traffic logs. Which THREE factors or troubleshooting steps should be evaluated? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Verify the expiration date of the GlobalProtect gateway SSL certificate.
B.Check the WildFire subscription license key status.
C.Check for asymmetrical routing where traffic enters through one Prisma Access node/tunnel but exits through another.
D.Examine packet captures to determine if sessions are being terminated before the application handshake (three-way TCP handshake) completes.
E.Verify that security rules and service objects do not prematurely drop traffic before App-ID can inspect enough packets.
AnswersC, D, E

Asymmetrical routing prevents the firewall from seeing both sides of a handshake, leading to 'incomplete' sessions.

Why this answer

'Incomplete' and 'unknown-tcp' sessions typically occur due to insufficient data packets for App-ID identification, asymmetrical routing, or session timeouts before handshakes complete.

53
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access mobile user issue where users connected via GlobalProtect cannot access local network printers or local subnet resources while connected to the VPN. Which THREE settings should be reviewed in Panorama? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Verify the BGP AS number on the Service Connection.
B.Check the GlobalProtect Agent configuration regarding 'Access Route' or local network access permissions.
C.Verify the Split Tunnel configuration in the GlobalProtect Client Settings to ensure local subnet exclusions or inclusions are correctly defined.
D.Review the client-side routing table to ensure local subnet gateway routes are preserved when the VPN connects.
E.Check the WildFire file analysis submission timeout settings.
AnswersB, C, D

Access route settings dictate which destination subnets are forced through the tunnel.

Why this answer

Accessing local network resources while on VPN involves split-tunneling configurations, access route pushes, and client settings.

54
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO actions should an administrator take when troubleshooting an IPsec site-to-site tunnel failure between a customer CPE device and a Prisma Access Remote Network node? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Reconfigure the mobile user SAML authentication profile.
B.Disable all security policy rules across all remote locations.
C.Verify that IKE Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposal parameters (encryption, authentication, Diffie-Hellman groups) match between the CPE and Prisma Access node.
D.Restart the GlobalProtect agent on all remote user endpoints.
E.Check the System and operational logs in Panorama to identify exact IKE negotiation failure reasons.
AnswersC, E

Mismatched encryption or hashing algorithms prevent successful IPsec Security Association establishment.

Why this answer

Troubleshooting IPsec tunnels involves verifying phase 1/2 cryptographic and timer settings as well as checking tunnel monitoring status and Ike/IPsec operational logs.

55
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access Remote Network environment where BGP routes from the customer CPE are not being learned by Prisma Access. Which THREE configuration elements should be verified? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Ensure the Autonomous System (AS) numbers match or are correctly configured for external/internal BGP peering.
B.Confirm that the CPE is actively advertising the correct IP prefixes to the Prisma Access BGP peer.
C.Verify the WildFire cloud analysis subscription status.
D.Verify that the BGP peer IP addresses configured on Prisma Access match the CPE peer addresses.
E.Check the GlobalProtect portal SSL certificate expiration date.
AnswersA, B, D

Mismatched AS numbers prevent BGP session establishment.

Why this answer

BGP troubleshooting requires verifying peer IP addresses, AS numbers, authentication keys, and network prefix advertisements.

56
MCQeasy

An administrator needs to verify the license status and active subscriptions (such as WildFire, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering) for Prisma Access in Panorama. Which menu path should be used?

A.Monitor > Logs > System.
B.Objects > Applications.
C.Panorama > Cloud Services > Setup > Licenses or Panorama > License.
D.Policies > NAT.
AnswerC

Panorama tracks Prisma Access licenses and active feature subscriptions under the Cloud Services setup or license management views.

Why this answer

License information in Panorama is managed under Panorama > Device Deployment > Licenses or Cloud Services deployment status.

57
MCQhard

An enterprise user reports that when connected to Prisma Access Mobile Users, certain internal applications load extremely slowly or fail to render images. Investigation reveals that packet fragmentation is occurring. Which Prisma Access setting should the administrator adjust to mitigate this fragmentation issue for mobile users?

A.Change the mobile user IP pool subnet mask from /24 to /16.
B.Disable WildFire file forwarding for large files.
C.Increase the decryption profile timeout value.
D.Configure TCP MSS adjustment on the GlobalProtect tunnel settings or reduce the tunnel interface MTU.
AnswerD

Adjusting MSS or MTU on the GlobalProtect tunnel ensures packets fit within the encapsulation overhead without requiring fragmentation.

Why this answer

Adjusting the MTU or enabling TCP MSS clamping on the GlobalProtect gateway configuration resolves fragmentation issues for mobile users.

58
Multi-Selectmedium

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access Remote Networks deployment where branch office users cannot reach external websites. Which TWO configuration areas or logs should the administrator check to resolve this issue? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Prisma Access Insight mobile user license allocation
B.Panorama > Policy > Security rules allowing trust-to-untrust traffic
C.GlobalProtect Portal client certificate store
D.Remote Networks routing configuration and static/BGP routes
E.WildFire analysis report queue
AnswersB, D

Security policy rules must explicitly permit traffic from the internal branch zone to the external untrust zone.

Why this answer

To troubleshoot remote network traffic failing to reach the internet, administrators should verify the Security Policy rules permitting outbound traffic and the Service Connections / Remote Networks routing tables to ensure default routes are properly advertised and handled.

59
MCQhard

An administrator configures a Service Connection in Prisma Access to reach an on-premises Active Directory domain controller for authentication. Users are able to log in, but User-ID is failing to map IP addresses to usernames for users behind the Remote Network. What is the most likely reason for this User-ID failure?

A.User-ID agent or Panorama redistribution is not configured to poll the internal Domain Controller across the Service Connection, or security rules block User-ID traffic.
B.The GlobalProtect client certificate has expired.
C.BGP routing is disabled on the GlobalProtect gateway.
D.WildFire subscription is expired.
AnswerA

Panorama or User-ID agents must actively poll or receive syslog/WMI traffic from domain controllers to build IP-to-username mappings.

Why this answer

User-ID collection from internal sources requires either User-ID agents, syslog listening, or Panorama polling configured correctly to reach the AD server across the Service Connection.

60
MCQhard

Users in a specific region are experiencing intermittent latency and packet loss when accessing SaaS applications through Prisma Access. The administrator wants to analyze the quality of the path between the remote network location and the Prisma Access cloud node. Which Prisma Access feature should be utilized?

A.Panorama ACC Threat Map
B.Traffic log bandwidth utilization graphs
C.Prisma Access Insight path quality monitoring
D.GlobalProtect internal adapter diagnostics
AnswerC

Prisma Access Insight provides continuous monitoring of network paths, latency, jitter, and packet loss.

Why this answer

Prisma Access Insight provides visibility into end-to-end performance, including path quality, latency, and packet loss between remote locations and Prisma Access nodes.

61
MCQmedium

A network engineer is troubleshooting an IPsec site-to-site tunnel failure between a customer CPE and a Prisma Access Remote Network. The IKE phase 1 negotiations fail. Which log should the engineer examine to determine the exact reason for the IKE negotiation failure?

A.Monitor > Logs > Threat.
B.Panorama > Cloud Services > Audit Log.
C.Monitor > Logs > System (filtering for IKE or IPsec events) or viewing tunnel status.
D.Monitor > Logs > URL Filtering.
AnswerC

System logs record IPsec and IKE negotiation details, encryption/hash mismatches, and phase failures.

Why this answer

System logs and IKE/IPsec operational debugging logs record Phase 1 and Phase 2 negotiation mismatches.

62
Multi-Selecthard

An enterprise has deployed Prisma Access with multiple remote networks and mobile users. An administrator notices that threat intelligence feeds (such as malicious IP lists and dynamic address groups) are not updating. Which THREE components should be inspected to resolve this update failure? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Verify the BGP ASN configured on the Service Connection.
B.Check External Dynamic List (EDL) URLs and ensure that Prisma Access nodes can successfully reach the external EDL hosting servers.
C.Verify that Panorama has outbound internet access to download threat feeds and dynamic updates from Palo Alto Networks servers.
D.Inspect the Dynamic Update schedule and status in Panorama under Device Deployment to ensure updates are actively scheduled and applied.
E.Check the GlobalProtect portal certificate expiration date.
AnswersB, C, D

If EDLs point to external URLs that are blocked or unreachable, dynamic lists fail to populate.

Why this answer

Threat intelligence and dynamic updates require verifying Panorama internet connectivity, dynamic update schedules, and external dynamic list (EDL) reachability.

63
MCQeasy

When troubleshooting a Prisma Access issue, an engineer needs to generate a Tech Support File (TSF) specifically for the Prisma Access cloud infrastructure. Where is this option located in Panorama?

A.Device > Support > Tech Support File.
B.Panorama > Cloud Services > Setup > Support.
C.Monitor > Logs > System.
D.Policies > Security.
AnswerB

The Support section in Cloud Services allows administrators to generate and download tech support files for Prisma Access.

Why this answer

TSFs for Prisma Access can be generated under Panorama > Cloud Services > Setup > Support.

64
MCQhard

An organization notices that mobile users connecting to Prisma Access from a specific country are experiencing high latency and frequent disconnections. The administrator wants to check the regional Prisma Access node performance and status. Which feature in Panorama provides regional status and cloud infrastructure metrics?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status > Locations / Remote Networks / Mobile Users.
B.Policies > QoS > Bandwidth Management.
C.Device > High Availability.
D.Monitor > Traffic > GlobalProtect Analytics.
AnswerA

This section provides operational status, public IP details, and health metrics for Prisma Access nodes across different global regions.

Why this answer

Panorama > Cloud Services > Status provides regional deployment metrics and node health.

65
MCQhard

An enterprise deployment of Prisma Access uses explicit proxy. Users report that specific SaaS applications are failing because the proxy is stripping required HTTP headers. Where should the administrator check and modify proxy header insertion rules in Prisma Access?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Service Setup > Proxy Settings / Decryption Profiles.
B.Objects > Custom Objects > URL Filtering.
C.Network > GlobalProtect > Gateways > Agent > Client Settings.
D.Policies > NAT.
AnswerA

Explicit proxy settings and HTTP header insertion/stripping behaviors are configured within proxy profiles and decryption settings.

Why this answer

HTTP header insertion and modification rules are configured in decryption or proxy profiles within Prisma Access.

66
MCQeasy

A network engineer is configuring Prisma Access and needs to verify the status of deployed Mobile User nodes across different regions. Which Panorama workspace is dedicated to displaying the overall health and status of Prisma Access infrastructure?

A.Panorama > Cloud Services > Status.
B.Objects > Certificates.
C.Policies > QoS.
D.Monitor > Managed Devices.
AnswerA

The Status tab in Cloud Services shows the operational health of Mobile Users, Remote Networks, and Service Connections.

Why this answer

Panorama > Cloud Services > Status provides a comprehensive dashboard for Prisma Access infrastructure health.

67
MCQhard

An organization uses SAML authentication with Prisma Access for mobile users. Users report an intermittent 'Authentication Failed' error when trying to establish a GlobalProtect connection. The Identity Provider (IdP) logs show successful authentication, but Prisma Access logs indicate a failure. What is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?

A.The GlobalProtect client software license has expired on Panorama.
B.Clock skew between the SAML Identity Provider and the Prisma Access service nodes exceeding the allowed tolerance window.
C.The User-ID agent service on the Panorama management server is stopped.
D.WildFire cloud subscription has lapsed.
AnswerB

SAML assertions have strict validity timestamps (NotBefore and NotOnOrAfter); significant clock skew causes the firewall to reject the assertion.

Why this answer

SAML assertion validation failures often occur due to clock skew between the IdP and the Prisma Access authentication profile settings.

68
MCQmedium

An administrator configures a new Service Connection in Prisma Access to allow mobile users to access resources in the corporate data center. However, traffic from mobile users cannot reach the data center. The administrator confirms that the IPsec tunnel is up. What is the most likely cause of this issue in Panorama?

A.Panorama requires a reboot to activate Service Connections.
B.The internal subnet routes associated with the Service Connection have not been added to the Mobile Users Explicit Proxy or Split Tunnel configuration.
C.The GlobalProtect client version is outdated on all endpoints.
D.The WildFire public cloud subscription has expired.
AnswerB

Mobile users will not route traffic destined for the corporate data center into Prisma Access unless the corresponding internal subnets are defined in their split tunnel / routing configuration.

Why this answer

When setting up Service Connections, administrators must update the Mobile Users explicit proxy or explicit routing settings (specifically pushing internal routes via the GlobalProtect agent config) so that clients know to send data center traffic through the Prisma Access tunnel.

69
MCQmedium

An administrator troubleshooting a Prisma Access environment notices that specific traffic is bypassing security inspection. Upon checking the Security Policy, the administrator sees that a security rule has the profile setting set to 'None'. What does this configuration mean for traffic matching that rule?

A.Traffic matching the rule is dropped automatically.
B.SSL decryption is automatically enabled.
C.Traffic is forced through the explicit proxy.
D.Traffic allowed by the rule will not be inspected by Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability Protection, or WildFire security profiles.
AnswerD

A 'None' profile setting disables content-ID security inspection for sessions matching that specific security rule.

Why this answer

Setting security profiles to 'None' means that while App-ID and basic layer-4 security rules apply (allow/deny), advanced threat prevention, antivirus, and anti-spyware inspection are not performed on those sessions.

70
Multi-Selecthard

When troubleshooting a Prisma Access deployment where traffic from remote users is failing Threat Prevention inspection, which TWO components or configurations must be verified? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.Decryption policy configuration ensuring traffic is not bypassing inspection
B.Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) API connector tokens
C.GlobalProtect user username-to-IP mapping agent status
D.Security Policy rules having appropriate Threat Prevention profiles (Antivirus, Vulnerability, Anti-Spyware) attached
E.Service Connection BGP peer keepalive intervals
AnswersA, D

Encrypted traffic cannot be inspected for threats unless a Decryption policy is actively decrypting the session.

Why this answer

For Threat Prevention to inspect traffic in Prisma Access, Decryption policies must be active (since most traffic is SSL/TLS encrypted) and Anti-Spyware/Antivirus security profiles must be attached to the respective Security Policy rules.

71
Multi-Selecthard

When troubleshooting SSL Decryption issues in a Prisma Access environment where users report certificate warnings, which THREE areas should an administrator inspect? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Check the Decryption Policy rules to ensure the correct traffic zones, URLs, and actions (Decrypt/No Decrypt) are configured.
B.Verify the BGP routing table for Service Connection prefixes.
C.Inspect Inbound Decryption rule server certificates and private keys to ensure proper binding.
D.Check the GlobalProtect client version installed on mobile workstations.
E.Verify that the Forward Trust and Forward Untrust certificates installed in Prisma Access are signed by the organization's internal Enterprise CA and trusted by endpoints.
AnswersA, C, E

Incorrectly matched decryption rules can cause improper interception or un-trusted certificate presentation.

Why this answer

Decryption troubleshooting requires verifying certificate trust chains, forwarding/inbound profile settings, and explicit proxy/decryption policy bindings.

72
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access explicit proxy deployment where users report that specific web applications are failing with connection timeout errors. Which THREE areas should the administrator check? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Inspect Proxy Authentication and Decryption profiles to ensure authentication challenges are correctly processed.
B.Verify the BGP AS number on the Service Connection.
C.Check Security Policy rules to ensure traffic destined for the explicit proxy listener ports is allowed.
D.Verify that explicit proxy port settings and proxy profiles match what is configured on the client browser or PAC file.
E.Check the GlobalProtect client pre-logon timeout value.
AnswersA, C, D

Misconfigured proxy authentication can cause connection stalls and timeouts.

Why this answer

Explicit proxy troubleshooting involves verifying proxy profile configurations, security rules allowing proxy traffic, PAC file distribution, and decryption settings.

73
MCQeasy

An administrator needs to troubleshoot a Security Policy rule that is expected to block access to unauthorized cloud storage applications in a Prisma Access environment. Where can the administrator view real-time data regarding which specific applications are being utilized by remote users?

A.Panorama > Setup > Operations
B.Panorama > ACC (App-Command Center)
C.Panorama > Managed Devices > Summary
D.Prisma Access > Cloud Services > Dashboard > Status
AnswerB

The ACC provides graphical dashboards detailing application traffic, user activity, and risk factors.

Why this answer

The ACC (App-Command Center) provides visual summaries of application usage, threats, and web activity in real time.

74
MCQmedium

An administrator notices that the Panorama management server is failing to push configuration updates to Prisma Access nodes. Where should the administrator check for configuration push failure details and error logs in Panorama?

A.Panorama > Job Status or Monitor > Logs > Config / System.
B.Cloud Services > Status > Remote Networks.
C.Device > High Availability.
D.Policies > Security > Audit.
AnswerA

The Job Status window displays active and failed push jobs with detailed error codes for troubleshooting configuration sync issues.

Why this answer

Job status and config push logs in Panorama record failures and specific error messages when pushing configurations to Prisma Access.

75
Multi-Selecthard

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access mobile user deployment where GlobalProtect clients are unable to connect. Which THREE components or settings should the administrator inspect to resolve the connection failure? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Inspect the GlobalProtect Client Settings in Panorama to ensure gateways and agent configurations are correctly assigned.
B.Verify that the SSL/TLS certificates assigned to the GlobalProtect Portal and Gateways are valid and trusted by client devices.
C.Check the WildFire file size upload limit for malicious attachments.
D.Verify the BGP AS number configured on the customer data center router.
E.Check the Authentication Profile to ensure RADIUS, LDAP, or SAML servers are reachable and responding.
AnswersA, B, E

Incorrectly configured client settings prevent the agent from locating gateways or receiving necessary parameters.

Why this answer

GlobalProtect connection failures for mobile users typically involve portal/gateway certificates, authentication profiles, and client configuration profiles.

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