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700-281 · Question #63

Which statement is false?

The correct answer is A. custom URL categories cannot contain IP addresses. Option A is false because custom URL categories can contain IP addresses - both individual IPs and subnets are valid entries alongside domain names, making the claim that they "cannot" a clear inversion of the truth. Why the distractors are correct (and therefore not the…

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Question

Which statement is false?

Options

  • Acustom URL categories cannot contain IP addresses
  • Bcustom URL categories cannot override predefined URL categories
  • Ccustom URL categories can contain domain names
  • Dcustom URL categories can use regular expressions

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    91% (21)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

Option A is false because custom URL categories can contain IP addresses - both individual IPs and subnets are valid entries alongside domain names, making the claim that they "cannot" a clear inversion of the truth.

Why the distractors are correct (and therefore not the answer):

  • B is true: custom categories exist alongside predefined ones and cannot directly modify or replace the built-in URL filtering database entries.
  • C is true: domain names are the most common entry type for custom URL categories.
  • D is true: regular expressions are supported, allowing flexible pattern-based URL matching.

Memory tip: Think "custom = flexible." Custom URL categories accept IP addresses, domain names, and regular expressions - three entry types. If you see a statement claiming a custom category "cannot" include something as basic as an IP address, that's your red flag.

Topics

#custom URL categories#URL filtering#web security configuration#category capabilities

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