Palo Alto Networks Exam PSE-Endpoint-Associate Topic 1 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
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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Suggested Answer: A, C

by Adell at Oct 20, 2024, 11:49 AM

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Angelyn

3 months ago

Ah, the age-old question: Is the malware the exploit, or is the exploit the malware? Either way, I'm just glad I don't have to deal with this stuff in my daily life.

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Tresa

3 months ago

Wait, so malware and exploits aren't just tech terms for 'things that annoy me'? Dang, I've been using them wrong this whole time.

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Lachelle

2 months ago

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

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Letha

3 months ago

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

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Kami

3 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think I'll just pray to the tech gods and click randomly. As long as I don't choose 'all of the above,' I should be good.

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Verlene

3 months ago

I don't know, this seems a bit too technical. I'll just guess and hope for the best. C sounds plausible, let's go with that.

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Tiffiny

2 months ago

That makes sense, let's go with C) and D) then.

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Beckie

2 months ago

I'm not sure about this one, maybe D) Malware consists of malicious executable files that do not rely on exploit techniques.

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Dottie

2 months ago

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

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Miesha

2 months ago

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

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Annalee

4 months ago

I'm pretty sure B is also correct. .exe files are a common vector for exploits, right? This test is trying to trick us.

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Phil

3 months ago

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

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Clare

3 months ago

Yes, you're right. .exe files are commonly used for exploits.

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Gearldine

3 months ago

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

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Reiko

3 months ago

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

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Sherly

4 months ago

A and D are the correct answers. Exploits take advantage of vulnerabilities, and malware can be executable files that don't rely on exploits. Easy question!

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