10.7 Evaluate New Hardware Deployment Trending and Scoping NETWORK-SECURITY-ARCHITECT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A logistics company is deploying a PA-3220 in a warehouse office. The office has a standard 15A/120V circuit and no dedicated cooling. The firewall will handle 2 Gbps of traffic. What is the most important pre-deployment check?

   • AConfirm that the firewall supports the warehouse's inventory software.
   • BCheck that the firewall's default route is configured.
   • CEnsure the firewall has enough RAM for the warehouse's database.
   • DVerify that the circuit can handle the firewall's power draw without tripping.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   When scoping a new Palo Alto Networks hardware deployment, which factor is most important to determine the appropriate model?

   • AThe expected throughput, number of concurrent sessions, and required security features
   • BThe version of the PAN-OS software that is currently available for download
   • CThe number of administrators who will manage the firewall
   • DThe color and physical design of the appliance to match the data center aesthetic
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4. 3application · medium

   A cloud service provider is expanding its data center and needs to inspect 200 Gbps of east-west traffic. The provider values low latency and wants to avoid any single point of failure. Which hardware deployment trend is most appropriate for this scale?

   • AInstalling a single PA-7080 chassis with redundant power supplies.
   • BUsing a pair of PA-5220 firewalls in active/passive mode.
   • CDeploying multiple PA-7000 series chassis in a clustered configuration.
   • DPlacing VM-Series firewalls on every hypervisor host.
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5. 4application · medium

   A multinational corporation is standardizing its firewall hardware across all regional offices. The corporation wants to reduce the number of different models to simplify training and support. Which trend in hardware deployment supports this goal?

   • AVirtualizing all firewalls without considering hardware requirements.
   • BStandardizing on a few models that cover a range of performance requirements.
   • CDeploying the highest-end model everywhere to ensure performance.
   • DUsing a unique model for each office based on individual preferences.
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6. 5application · medium

   A large enterprise is planning a hardware refresh. The current firewalls are at end-of-life, and the enterprise wants to improve performance while reducing the number of devices. Which trend in hardware deployment should the enterprise consider?

   • ADeploying more firewalls to increase redundancy.
   • BConsolidating multiple firewalls into a single, higher-capacity model.
   • CMoving all firewalls to the cloud without assessing latency.
   • DKeeping the same models but upgrading software.
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