Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) — Question 334

Which situation is recorded as a system log?

Answer options

• A. A connection with an authentication server has been dropped.
• B. A file that has been analyzed is potentially dangerous for the system.
• C. An attempt to access a spoofed website has been blocked.
• D. A new asset has been discovered on the network.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A dropped connection with an authentication server is an event that directly affects system functionality and is logged for monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. The other options refer to security alerts or discoveries, which may not necessarily be recorded in a system log but rather in security logs or alerts.