Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) — Question 14

Why is a threshold used when content updates are installed?

Answer options

• A. To let the firewall load the content updates before it actually installs them
• B. To ensure that the content update is installed only during a change window
• C. To allow time to see if the content update gets redacted by Palo Alto Networks
• D. To allow the content updated to be loaded on a Friday but installed over the weekend

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because using a threshold allows administrators to verify if a content update has been retracted, ensuring system stability. Option A is incorrect as the threshold does not pertain to loading content updates but rather to their installation timing. Option B is not applicable since the threshold is not specifically about change windows, and option D is misleading because the threshold does not dictate specific days for loading or installation.