- A
GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry/rulebase/security/rules
This xpath retrieves security rules, including the log-end attribute.
- B
GET /api/?type=op&cmd=<show><log></log></show>
Why wrong: This is an operational command to show logs, not to list rules.
- C
GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/shared/log-settings
Why wrong: This retrieves log forwarding profiles, not security rules.
- D
GET /api/?type=report&reporttype=predefined
Why wrong: This runs a predefined report, not a custom query for rules.
Question 234 of 516
Panorama API to Retrieve Rules with Logging Enabled
This PCNSE practice question tests your understanding of manage, monitor and operate. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. A key principle to apply: panorama API. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A team uses the Panorama API to generate custom reports. They need to retrieve a list of all rules that have logging at session end enabled. Which API endpoint should be used?
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
✓
GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry/rulebase/security/rules
The correct answer is A because the Panorama API endpoint GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry/rulebase/security/rules retrieves the XML configuration of all security rules. Under each rule, the 'log-start' and 'log-end' elements indicate logging settings. To find rules with logging at session end enabled, one would check for the presence of a 'log-end' element with value 'yes'. Option B is incorrect because it attempts to run an operational command to show logs, not retrieve rule configuration. Option C retrieves log forwarding profiles, not rules. Option D runs a predefined report, which is not suitable for retrieving rule-specific logging settings.
Key principle: Panorama API
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry/rulebase/security/rules
Why this is correct
This xpath retrieves security rules, including the log-end attribute.
Related concept
Panorama API
- ✗
GET /api/?type=op&cmd=<show><log></log></show>
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational command to show logs, not to list rules.
- ✗
GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/shared/log-settings
Why it's wrong here
This retrieves log forwarding profiles, not security rules.
- ✗
GET /api/?type=report&reporttype=predefined
Why it's wrong here
This runs a predefined report, not a custom query for rules.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This is an operational command to show logs, not to list rules.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Panorama API
- XPath
- Logging at session end
- Security rulebase
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Panorama API
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PCNSE exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Panorama API Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Manage, Monitor and Operate — This question tests Manage, Monitor and Operate — Panorama API.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry/rulebase/security/rules — The correct answer is A because the Panorama API endpoint GET /api/?type=config&action=get&xpath=/config/devices/entry/vsys/entry/rulebase/security/rules retrieves the XML configuration of all security rules. Under each rule, the 'log-start' and 'log-end' elements indicate logging settings. To find rules with logging at session end enabled, one would check for the presence of a 'log-end' element with value 'yes'. Option B is incorrect because it attempts to run an operational command to show logs, not retrieve rule configuration. Option C retrieves log forwarding profiles, not rules. Option D runs a predefined report, which is not suitable for retrieving rule-specific logging settings.
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