PCNSE · Question #146
For which two functions is the management plane responsible? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is C. Forwarding logs D. Answering HTTP requests. The management plane is responsible for administrative tasks such as forwarding logs to external systems and responding to management-related requests like HTTP for the web interface.
Question
For which two functions is the management plane responsible? (Choose two.)
Options
- AProtocol decoding
- BReassembling packets
- CForwarding logs
- DAnswering HTTP requests
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A5% (2)
- B7% (3)
- C89% (39)
Why each option
The management plane is responsible for administrative tasks such as forwarding logs to external systems and responding to management-related requests like HTTP for the web interface.
Protocol decoding (e.g., for App-ID or threat inspection) is a function of the data plane, where the firewall processes and inspects traffic flowing through it.
Reassembling packets (e.g., for TCP streams or fragmented IP packets) is a data plane function necessary for Layer 4 and Layer 7 inspection of traffic passing through the firewall.
Forwarding logs (e.g., to Panorama, syslog servers, or external monitoring platforms) is a management plane function, as it involves processing and sending administrative and security event data, not data plane traffic.
Answering HTTP requests, such as those for the web-based management interface (GUI) or API calls, is a core function of the management plane, allowing administrators to configure and monitor the firewall.
Concept tested: Management plane functions
Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/11-1/pan-os-admin/firewall-architecture/packet-processing-and-the-datapath/control-plane-and-data-plane.html
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