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Free Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Apprentice Exam Questions (page: 12)

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What occurs in the reconnaissance stage of the cyber attack lifecycle?

  1. File exfiltration
  2. SQL injection
  3. Host sweep
  4. Phishing campaign

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

During the reconnaissance stage, attackers perform information gathering activities such as host sweeps to identify active systems, open ports, and potential targets before launching an attack.



Which segmentation method will limit the number of devices that can be granted a private IP address in a network?

  1. NAT
  2. Static routing
  3. IP subnetting
  4. VLAN

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

IP subnetting divides a network into smaller subnets, which limits the number of available private IP addresses within each subnet by defining specific address ranges.



Which statement describes network as a service (NaaS)?

  1. Cloud-delivered infrastructure service providing network resources on demand
  2. Software application that monitors network performance and security
  3. Traditional model in which enterprises own and manage their physical network infrastructure
  4. Set of protocols used to standardize communication within a LAN

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Network as a Service (NaaS) is a cloud-delivered model that provides network infrastructure, connectivity, and services on demand, eliminating the need for organizations to own or manage physical networking hardware.



Which device reads conformation from packets at the application layer of the OSI model to determine if traffic should be forwarded?

  1. WAN accelerator
  2. Router
  3. Switch
  4. Next-generation firewall

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A next-generation firewall (NGFW) operates at the application layer of the OSI model, inspecting packet contents and application signatures to determine whether traffic should be allowed or blocked.



Which attack takes place in the Exploitation phase of the cyber attack lifecycle?

  1. Weaponized PDF file executing on a target
  2. Malicious phishing link sent to a target
  3. Polymorphic malware altering its structure on a target after gaining access
  4. Undisclosed software vulnerability used to gain remote access to a target

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

During the Exploitation phase, attackers take advantage of software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or execute malicious code on the target system.



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