Palo Alto Networks Exam PSE-Endpoint-Associate Topic 1 Question 56 Discussion

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Question #: 56
Topic #: 1

The Traps product and documentation use the terms "malware" and "exploit" in a very specific way. Which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

AExploits attempt to take advantage of a vulnerability in code.

BThe primary vector for exploits is .exe files.

CMalware consists of application data files containing malicious code.

DMalware consists of malicious executable files that do not rely on exploit techniques.

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by Daniela at Mar 16, 2024, 07:05 PM

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Mi

4 months ago

That's a good point, Nadine. Malware can be distributed without relying on exploit techniques.

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Nadine

5 months ago

I believe option D is also true. Malware can be in the form of executable files that don't need exploits.

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Yolando

5 months ago

I agree with Mi. Exploits are definitely focused on code vulnerabilities.

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Mi

6 months ago

I think option A is true because exploits target vulnerabilities in code.

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Junita

6 months ago

I see your point, but I still think D is more accurate. Malware doesn't always need exploits to spread.

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Lettie

6 months ago

I disagree with D. I think C is true because malware can also be in the form of application data files.

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Lonny

6 months ago

I agree with A. And I believe D is true too, as malware can be a standalone malicious executable.

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Junita

6 months ago

I think A is true because exploits do try to exploit vulnerabilities.

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Gilma

7 months ago

Sounds good to me. Though I have to say, these terminology questions always make me feel like I'm on a game show - 'Are you sure you know the Traps lingo?'

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Anjelica

7 months ago

Yeah, that one seems a bit too specific. Malware can take many forms, not just application data files.

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Ona

7 months ago

Haha, no kidding. If I mess this up, I'll have to tell my boss I got tripped up by the 'Traps trap'.

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Rosalyn

6 months ago

C) Malware consists of application data files containing malicious code.

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Oneida

6 months ago

B) The primary vector for exploits is .exe files.

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Rashad

6 months ago

It's definitely tricky wording, but important to differentiate between the two.

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Merilyn

6 months ago

I had to read that section twice to make sure I understood it correctly.

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Virgilio

6 months ago

D) Malware consists of malicious executable files that do not rely on exploit techniques.

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Mireya

6 months ago

A) Exploits attempt to take advantage of a vulnerability in code.

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Denise

7 months ago

Hmm, and option C is a bit tricky. I'm not sure if malware is limited to just application data files containing malicious code.

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