Palo Alto Networks Exam PSE-Endpoint-Associate Topic 3 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-Endpoint-Associate exam

Question #: 64
Topic #: 3

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 Kassandra at Jul 02, 2024, 11:17 AM

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Lai

6 months ago

Wow, this exam is really pushing the boundaries of my cybersecurity knowledge. I hope the rest of the questions aren't this tricky!

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Mignon

5 months ago

Don't worry, just take your time and think through each question carefully.

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Geoffrey

5 months ago

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

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Refugia

5 months ago

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

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Marylou

6 months ago

D is definitely correct - malware can be standalone executable files without needing an exploit. But I'm not sure about C, that one seems a bit iffy.

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Ariel

5 months ago

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

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Rebecka

5 months ago

I agree, D is definitely correct. Malware can exist without needing an exploit.

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Elbert

5 months ago

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

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Graciela

5 months ago

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

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Annamaria

6 months ago

Haha, I bet the person who wrote this question doesn't even know what a real exploit looks like. Let's just hope it's not on the same level as their jokes.

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Filiberto

5 months ago

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

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Carline

5 months ago

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

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Murray

6 months ago

I think B is wrong - exploits aren't limited to .exe files. They can target other types of files and applications too.

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Terina

6 months ago

A and D seem like the correct answers to me. Exploits do take advantage of vulnerabilities, and malware can be in the form of executable files rather than just data files.

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