Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 545

You need to allow users to access the office-suite applications of their choice. How should you configure the firewall to allow access to any office-suite application?

Answer options

• A. Create an Application Group and add Office 365, Evernote, Google Docs, and Libre Office
• B. Create an Application Group and add business-systems to it
• C. Create an Application Filter and name it Office Programs, then filter it on the office-programs subcategory
• D. Create an Application Filter and name it Office Programs, then filter it on the business-systems category

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because creating an Application Filter specifically targeting the office-programs subcategory allows for a broad range of office-suite applications to be accessed. Options A and B are too restrictive as they only include specific applications or categories that may not cover all desired software. Option D incorrectly uses the business-systems category, which does not encompass all office-suite applications.