Palo Alto Networks PCCP Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Palo Alto Networks PCCP Online Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  Which deployment option of a next-generation firewall is best suited for securing east-west traffic in virtualized data centers?

  A. Physical firewall
  B. Cloud-managed firewall
  C. Virtual firewall
  D. Container firewall
  C. Virtual firewall

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  A virtual firewall can be instantiated directly within hypervisors or virtual networks, allowing granular segmentation and inspection of east-west traffic. This model provides flexibility and dynamic scaling for modern data center environments without the constraints of physical hardware.

• Question 52:

  Which cloud security capability identifies exposed secrets such as API keys within code repositories?

  A. Data loss prevention
  B. Static code analysis
  C. Secure access service edge
  D. Serverless runtime protection
  B. Static code analysis

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  Static code analysis tools used within code security scan source code for vulnerabilities and secrets such as passwords, API keys, or tokens. Prisma Cloud's Code Security module helps organizations discover sensitive exposures early in the development lifecycle, reducing the chance of compromise.

• Question 53:

  What is an operation of an Attack Surface Management (ASM) platform?

  A. It scans assets in the cloud space for remediation of compromised sanctioned SaaS applications.
  B. It continuously identifies all internal and external internet-connected assets for potential attack vectors and exposures.
  C. It identifies and monitors the movement of data within, into, and out of an organization's network.
  D. It detects and remediates misconfigured security settings in sanctioned SaaS applications through monitoring.
  B. It continuously identifies all internal and external internet-connected assets for potential attack vectors and exposures.

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  Attack Surface Management (ASM) platforms focus on continuous discovery and monitoring of all internet-facing assets, both internal and external, to identify attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exposures that could be exploited by threat actors.

• Question 54:

  What is an event-driven snippet of code that runs on managed infrastructure?

  A. API
  B. Serverless function
  C. Hypervisor
  D. Docker container
  B. Serverless function

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  A serverless function is an event-driven snippet of code that runs on managed infrastructure, typically as part of a Function as a Service (FaaS) model. It is executed in response to events such as HTTP requests or database changes, and the cloud provider handles the underlying infrastructure.

• Question 55:

  Which Palo Alto Networks service provides real-time inline detection of command-and-control (C2) activity using machine learning?

  A. Advanced URL Filtering
  B. Advanced Threat Prevention
  C. Advanced DNS Security
  D. WildFire
  B. Advanced Threat Prevention

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  Advanced Threat Prevention uses inline machine learning models to identify evasive command-and-control (C2) patterns in real time. It can detect malicious outbound communication attempts before the session is established, preventing attackers from maintaining remote access. This capability extends traditional IPS functions through cloud-delivered intelligence and adaptive behavioral inspection.

• Question 56:

  Which option describes a function of identity threat detection and response (ITDR)?

  A. Automated container provisioning
  B. Monitoring privilege escalation attempts
  C. Filtering encrypted traffic for malware
  D. Preventing VM rollout in cloud environments
  B. Monitoring privilege escalation attempts

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  ITDR focuses on detecting malicious identity behavior such as privilege escalation, account misuse, and anomalous login activity. It analyzes authentication events and contextual identity data to uncover attacks targeting identity systems.

• Question 57:

  What type of attack redirects the traffic of a legitimate website to a fake website?

  A. Watering hole
  B. Pharming
  C. Spear phishing
  D. Whaling
  B. Pharming

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  Pharming is an attack that redirects traffic from a legitimate website to a malicious fake website, typically by corrupting the DNS system or modifying host files, with the intent of stealing user credentials or sensitive data.

• Question 58:

  Which feature is part of an intrusion prevention system (IPS)?

  A. API-based coverage of apps
  B. Automated security actions
  C. Protection of data at rest
  D. Real-time web filtering
  B. Automated security actions

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  An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) includes automated security actions, such as blocking malicious traffic, resetting connections, or alerting administrators when it detects suspicious activity, helping to stop attacks in real time.

• Question 59:

  What are two examples of an attacker using social engineering? (Choose two.)

  A. Convincing an employee that they are also an employee
  B. Leveraging open-source intelligence to gather information about a high-level executive
  C. Acting as a company representative and asking for personal information not relevant to the reason for their call
  D. Compromising a website and configuring it to automatically install malicious files onto systems that visit the page
  A. Convincing an employee that they are also an employee
  C. Acting as a company representative and asking for personal information not relevant to the reason for their call

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  Social engineering attacks manipulate human trust to gain unauthorized access or information. Convincing an employee that an attacker is also an employee builds rapport, lowering defenses for information disclosure or credential sharing. Similarly, impersonating a company representative and requesting unrelated personal data exploits authority bias to deceive victims. These tactics exploit psychological vulnerabilities rather than technical flaws and are prevalent initial steps in multi-stage attacks. Palo Alto Networks highlights the importance of training, multi-factor authentication, and behavior-based threat detection to mitigate social engineering risks effectively.

• Question 60:

  Which threat type is designed to maintain persistence on a compromised device while avoiding signature-based detection?

  A. Commodity malware
  B. Macro-based virus
  C. Advanced malware
  D. Traffic flood botnet
  C. Advanced malware

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  Advanced malware uses techniques like code obfuscation, polymorphism, and stealthy persistence to evade signature-based detection. It adapts dynamically to the target environment, making it more challenging to detect and remove without behavior-based analytics.