PCCET Exam Questions
233 real PCCET exam questions with expert-verified answers and explanations. Page 2 of 5.
- Question #51Cybersecurity Foundations
Which subnet does the host 192.168.19.36/27 belong?
SubnettingCIDRIP AddressingNetwork Fundamentals - Question #52Cloud Security
How does adopting a serverless model impact application development?
Serverless computingCloud developmentOperational efficiencyDevOps - Question #53Security Operations (SOC)
In addition to integrating the network and endpoint components, what other component does Cortex integrate to speed up IoC investigations?
Palo Alto Networks CortexSecurity IntegrationCloud SecurityIoC Investigation - Question #54Network Security
In the attached network diagram, which device is the switch?
Network devicesSwitchNetwork topologyBasic networking - Question #55Security Operations (SOC)
In SecOps, what are two of the components included in the identify stage? (Choose two.)
SecOps processesIdentify stageContent engineeringIncident identification - Question #56Cloud Security
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) fall under which Prisma access service layer?
DLPCASBPrisma Access ArchitectureSASE Security Services - Question #57Cloud Security
In which two cloud computing service models are the vendors responsible for vulnerability and patch management of the underlying operating system? (Choose two.)
Cloud Service ModelsShared Responsibility ModelVulnerability ManagementPatch Management - Question #58Security Operations (SOC)
SecOps consists of interfaces, visibility, technology, and which other three elements? (Choose three.)
SecOps fundamentalsSecurity Operations componentsPeople Processes TechnologyBusiness integration - Question #59Emerging Technologies and AI
Which IoT connectivity technology is provided by satellites?
IoT connectivitySatellite communicationL-band - Question #60Endpoint Security
What does Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR do first when an endpoint is asked to run an executable?
Cortex XDREndpoint ProtectionExecution PolicyThreat Prevention Workflow - Question #61Cybersecurity Foundations
What is the key to "taking down" a botnet?
BotnetsCommand and Control (C2)Threat MitigationMalware - Question #62Cloud Security
How does Prisma SaaS provide protection for Sanctioned SaaS applications?
Prisma SaaSSaaS SecurityAPI IntegrationCloud Application Security - Question #63Cloud Security
Which type of Software as a Service (SaaS) application provides business benefits, is fast to deploy, requires minimal cost and is infinitely scalable?
SaaSCloud Application ManagementIT GovernanceCloud Security Concepts - Question #64Cybersecurity Foundations
How does DevSecOps improve the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline?
DevSecOpsCI/CD PipelineSecurity IntegrationShift Left Security - Question #65Cybersecurity Foundations
Which type of LAN technology is being displayed in the diagram?
Network TopologyLAN TechnologyMesh TopologyNetworking Fundamentals - Question #66Network Security
An Administrator wants to maximize the use of a network address. The network is 192.168.6.0/24 and there are three subnets that need to be created that can not overlap. Which subne...
SubnettingVLSMIP AddressingNetwork Design - Question #67Network Security
Which two network resources does a directory service database contain? (Choose two.)
Directory ServicesUser ManagementNetwork Resources - Question #68Cloud Security
Which model would a customer choose if they want full control over the operating system(s) running on their cloud computing platform?
Cloud Service ModelsIaaSCloud ControlShared Responsibility - Question #69Cloud Security
What is a key advantage and key risk in using a public cloud environment?
Multi-tenancyPublic CloudCloud Security RisksCloud Benefits - Question #76Cybersecurity Foundations
Which network device breaks networks into separate broadcast domains?
Network DevicesBroadcast DomainsRoutersNetwork Segmentation - Question #77Network Security
Which type of IDS/IPS uses a baseline of normal network activity to identify unusual patterns or levels of network activity that may be indicative of an intrusion attempt?
IDS/IPSBehavioral IDSAnomaly detectionNetwork security concepts - Question #78Network Security
Which NGFW feature is used to provide continuous identification, categorization, and control of known and previously unknown SaaS applications?
NGFW featuresApplication identificationSaaS securityPalo Alto Networks App-ID - Question #79Security Operations (SOC)
In an IDS/IPS, which type of alarm occurs when legitimate traffic is improperly identified as malicious traffic?
IDS/IPSSecurity MonitoringFalse PositiveAlerting - Question #80Security Operations (SOC)
What does SOAR technology use to automate and coordinate workflows?
SOARPlaybooksAutomationSecurity Operations - Question #81Network Security
In a traditional data center what is one result of sequential traffic analysis?
Firewall rule processingSequential traffic analysisSecurity policy managementTraditional data center - Question #82Cloud Security
Which three services are part of Prisma SaaS? (Choose three.)
Prisma SaaSCASBData Loss PreventionCloud Security - Question #83Cybersecurity Foundations
In which phase of the cyberattack lifecycle do attackers establish encrypted communication channels back to servers across the internet so that they can modify their attack objecti...
Cyberattack LifecycleCommand and Control (C2)Attacker MethodologiesNetwork Communication - Question #84Cloud Security
Which of the following is an AWS serverless service?
AWS servicesServerless computingAWS LambdaCloud services - Question #85Network Security
In which situation would a dynamic routing protocol be the quickest way to configure routes on a router?
Dynamic RoutingNetwork ConfigurationRouting Protocols - Question #86Cybersecurity Foundations
Which three layers of the OSI model correspond to the Application Layer (L4) of the TCP/IP model?
OSI ModelTCP/IP ModelNetwork LayersProtocol Stack - Question #87Cloud Security
A user is provided access over the internet to an application running on a cloud infrastructure. The servers, databases, and code of that application are hosted and maintained by t...
Cloud service modelsSaaSNIST cloud computingShared responsibility model - Question #88Cybersecurity Foundations
Which type of malware replicates itself to spread rapidly through a computer network?
Malware typesWormsSelf-replicationNetwork threats - Question #89Network Security
From which resource does Palo Alto Networks AutoFocus correlate and gain URL filtering intelligence?
AutoFocusURL FilteringPAN-DBThreat Intelligence - Question #90Cloud Security
Which of the following is a service that allows you to control permissions assigned to users in order for them to access and utilize cloud resources?
Identity and Access ManagementAccess ControlCloud SecurityPermissions - Question #91Cloud Security
Which pillar of Prisma Cloud application security does vulnerability management fall under?
Prisma CloudVulnerability ManagementCloud Application SecurityCompute Security - Question #92Cloud Security
What is used to orchestrate, coordinate, and control clusters of containers?
Container OrchestrationKubernetesContainersCloud Native - Question #93Cloud Security
Under which category does an application that is approved by the IT department, such as Office 365, fall?
Cloud ApplicationsApplication ClassificationIT GovernanceSanctioned Applications - Question #94Network Security
What are three benefits of SD-WAN infrastructure? (Choose three.)
SD-WANNetwork ArchitectureCloud NetworkingNetwork Automation - Question #95Endpoint Security
Which security component should you configure to block viruses not seen and blocked by the perimeter firewall?
Endpoint protectionAntivirusMalware blockingLayered security - Question #96Network Security
Which classification of IDS/IPS uses a database of known vulnerabilities and attack profiles to identify intrusion attempts?
IDS/IPSIntrusion DetectionSignature-based DetectionNetwork Security Tools - Question #97Cloud Security
What is a characteristic of the National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST) defined cloud computing model?
NIST Cloud ComputingCloud CharacteristicsOn-demand Self-service - Question #98Security Operations (SOC)
Which element of the security operations process is concerned with using external functions to help achieve goals?
Security OperationsSOC ProcessesInterfaces - Question #99Endpoint Security
Which type of malware takes advantage of a vulnerability on an endpoint or server?
MalwareVulnerabilitiesAttack TechniquesEndpoint Security - Question #100Network Security
Which method is used to exploit vulnerabilities, services, and applications?
Exploitation TechniquesNetwork AttacksFirewall EvasionSecurity Bypass - Question #103Cybersecurity Foundations
A user can get on the payroll app to see a paycheck, but can't modify it. This example describes which principle?
least privilegeaccess controlsecurity principlesauthorization - Question #105Cybersecurity Foundations
How does ARP translate logical addresses?
ARPIP addressingMAC addressingNetworking fundamentals - Question #106Cybersecurity Foundations
Which action is associated with Web 1.0?
Web 1.0Internet EvolutionWeb ConceptsInternet History - Question #107Cybersecurity Foundations
In a TCP packet sent over Ethernet, what is the order of data?
Network ProtocolsTCP/IP ModelData EncapsulationEthernet - Question #108Cloud Security
Where is your data typically stored in a SaaS application?
SaaSCloud computingCloud service modelsData storage - Question #109Cybersecurity Foundations
On which device do you configure VLANs?
VLANsNetwork DevicesSwitchesLayer 2