Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 452

An engineer is monitoring an active/active high availability (HA) firewall pair.

Which HA firewall state describes the firewall that is currently processing traffic?

Answer options

• A. Passive
• B. Initial
• C. Active
• D. Active-primary

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, 'Active-primary,' as it specifically refers to the firewall that is currently processing traffic in an active/active HA setup. Option A, 'Passive,' indicates a firewall that is not processing traffic, while options B and C do not accurately describe the firewall's role in this situation.