2.4 Implement PAN-OS Software Updates NEXT-GENERATION-FIREWALL-ENGINEER Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–34

1. 31foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of verifying the checksum of a downloaded PAN-OS update?

   • ATo ensure the update is compatible with the firewall model
   • BTo confirm the update file is complete and unaltered
   • CTo determine the release channel of the update
   • DTo speed up the installation process
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2. 32application · medium

   An organization operates a pair of firewalls in an active/passive HA configuration. They plan to upgrade both firewalls to a new PAN-OS version. What is the best practice for performing the upgrade with minimal downtime?

   • AUpgrade the active firewall first, then the passive firewall
   • BDisable HA and upgrade both firewalls independently
   • CUpgrade both firewalls simultaneously to save time
   • DUpgrade the passive firewall first, then fail over and upgrade the active firewall
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4. 33foundation · easy

   Before applying a PAN-OS update, which of the following is a critical pre-update check?

   • ADisable all security policies
   • BRemove all dynamic updates
   • CEnsure sufficient disk space is available
   • DVerify that all users are logged off
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5. 34foundation · easy

   What is the primary benefit of scheduling PAN-OS software updates?

   • AIt automatically rolls back failed updates
   • BIt guarantees no downtime during the update
   • CIt eliminates the need for configuration backups
   • DIt allows updates to occur automatically during maintenance windows
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