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2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
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Certification Prep Exam — Network Security
Exam Year: 2025/2026
Total Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice (A–D)
Sections: 6
Section 1: SonicOS Fundamentals & Architecture (Questions 1–15)
Section 2: Firewall Policies, NAT & Routing (Questions 16–35)
Section 3: VPN Configuration & Management (Questions 36–55)
Section 4: Security Services & Threat Prevention (Questions 56–70)
Section 5: User Authentication, Access Control & High Availability (Questions 71–85)
Section 6: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Administration (Questions 86–100)
Answers with rationales are provided beneath each question.
Aligned to the 2025/2026 certification body of knowledge.
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,Table of Contents
Section 1: SonicOS Fundamentals & Architecture (Questions 1–15)3
Section 2: Firewall Policies, NAT & Routing (Questions 16–35)8
Section 3: VPN Configuration & Management (Questions 36–55)15
Section 4: Security Services & Threat Prevention (Questions 56–70)22
Section 5: User Authentication, Access Control & High Availability (Questions 71–85)27
Section 6: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Administration (Questions 86–100)32
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,Section 1: SonicOS Fundamentals & Architecture (Questions 1–15)
Q1: In SonicOS 7, each zone is created with a Security Type that defines its default trust level.
Which default zone is assigned the security type "Untrusted"?
A. WAN (Untrusted) **[CORRECT]**
B. WLAN (Wireless)
C. LAN (Trusted)
D. VPN (Encrypted)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The WAN zone is preconfigured with the security type Untrusted, while LAN is
Trusted, WLAN is Wireless, and VPN is Encrypted. Choosing any of the other zones
misidentifies the built-in security-type mapping used by SonicOS for default rule
generation.
Q2: A consultant must isolate a new IoT subnet on interface X4 so it can never initiate traffic
to the corporate LAN by default, while still allowing it to reach the Internet. What is the correct
first configuration step on a SonicOS 7 appliance?
A. Move X4 into the existing LAN zone and then create a Deny rule for the IoT subnet
B. Put X4 in the DMZ zone because all DMZ traffic is blocked by default
C. Change X4 to a WAN-type interface so it is isolated by the Untrusted security type
D. Create a custom zone under OBJECT | Match Objects > Zones with an appropriate
Security Type, then assign X4 to that zone under NETWORK | Interfaces **[CORRECT]**
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Segmentation in SonicOS starts with a zone, so you create a custom zone and
assign the interface to it, then control traffic with security policies. Placing IoT devices in
the LAN zone inherits trusted intra-zone behavior, and misclassifying X4 as WAN or DMZ
breaks routing and expected policy behavior.
Q3: What is the factory-default management IP address and interface used to reach the
SonicOS 7 web management interface on a new appliance?
A. 192.168.0.1 on X1
B. 10.0.0.1 on X0
C. 192.168.168.168 on X0 **[CORRECT]**
D. 169.254.168.168 on X2
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SonicWall appliances ship with X0 addressed as 192.168.168.168/24 with
HTTPS management and DHCP enabled. The other addresses are not SonicWall defaults
and would prevent initial GUI access.
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, Q4: A network engineer has an Address Group called "Web_Servers" referenced as the
destination in 12 different security policies. A new server must be added to that group. What
happens after the host is added to the group object?
A. Each of the 12 policies must be edited manually to include the new server
B. The new host is automatically matched by all 12 policies because they reference the
group object **[CORRECT]**
C. The new host is only used if the group is converted to a Dynamic Address Group
D. The firewall must be restarted for the group membership to take effect
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objects are referenced by name, so updating group membership instantly
affects every policy, NAT rule, or route that references the group. Manual edits, DAG
conversion, and reboots are unnecessary and are common administrative misconceptions.
Q5: In SonicOS 7, under which menu path are host, range, network, MAC, and FQDN objects
created?
A. POLICY | Rules and Policies > Access Rules
B. NETWORK | Interfaces > Objects
C. DEVICE | Settings > Administration
D. OBJECT | Match Objects > Addresses **[CORRECT]**
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Address-type objects are created under OBJECT | Match Objects > Addresses
(with grouping on the Address Groups tab). The other paths host policies, interface
configuration, or administrative settings, not object creation.
Q6: A branch office trunk link on X2 must carry four separate VLANs, each with its own subnet
and security policy. Which configuration in SonicOS 7 accomplishes this?
A. Create four VLAN sub-interfaces on X2, assign each to a zone, and configure policies
for each zone **[CORRECT]**
B. Create a LAG over X2 and X3 and add all four subnets as secondary IP addresses
C. Enable PortShield on X2 so the four VLANs appear as X2:1 through X2:4
D. Add four static routes to X2 and rely on the upstream switch to tag traffic
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: VLAN tagging is handled with 802.1Q VLAN sub-interfaces, each bound to a
zone so policies and services can be applied per VLAN. A LAG only bonds physical links,
PortShield extends a single interface's settings to multiple ports, and static routes do not
create VLAN interfaces.
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2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) | Already Graded A+
Certification Prep Exam — Network Security
Exam Year: 2025/2026
Total Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice (A–D)
Sections: 6
Section 1: SonicOS Fundamentals & Architecture (Questions 1–15)
Section 2: Firewall Policies, NAT & Routing (Questions 16–35)
Section 3: VPN Configuration & Management (Questions 36–55)
Section 4: Security Services & Threat Prevention (Questions 56–70)
Section 5: User Authentication, Access Control & High Availability (Questions 71–85)
Section 6: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Administration (Questions 86–100)
Answers with rationales are provided beneath each question.
Aligned to the 2025/2026 certification body of knowledge.
Page 1 of 36
,Table of Contents
Section 1: SonicOS Fundamentals & Architecture (Questions 1–15)3
Section 2: Firewall Policies, NAT & Routing (Questions 16–35)8
Section 3: VPN Configuration & Management (Questions 36–55)15
Section 4: Security Services & Threat Prevention (Questions 56–70)22
Section 5: User Authentication, Access Control & High Availability (Questions 71–85)27
Section 6: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Administration (Questions 86–100)32
Page 2 of 36
,Section 1: SonicOS Fundamentals & Architecture (Questions 1–15)
Q1: In SonicOS 7, each zone is created with a Security Type that defines its default trust level.
Which default zone is assigned the security type "Untrusted"?
A. WAN (Untrusted) **[CORRECT]**
B. WLAN (Wireless)
C. LAN (Trusted)
D. VPN (Encrypted)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The WAN zone is preconfigured with the security type Untrusted, while LAN is
Trusted, WLAN is Wireless, and VPN is Encrypted. Choosing any of the other zones
misidentifies the built-in security-type mapping used by SonicOS for default rule
generation.
Q2: A consultant must isolate a new IoT subnet on interface X4 so it can never initiate traffic
to the corporate LAN by default, while still allowing it to reach the Internet. What is the correct
first configuration step on a SonicOS 7 appliance?
A. Move X4 into the existing LAN zone and then create a Deny rule for the IoT subnet
B. Put X4 in the DMZ zone because all DMZ traffic is blocked by default
C. Change X4 to a WAN-type interface so it is isolated by the Untrusted security type
D. Create a custom zone under OBJECT | Match Objects > Zones with an appropriate
Security Type, then assign X4 to that zone under NETWORK | Interfaces **[CORRECT]**
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Segmentation in SonicOS starts with a zone, so you create a custom zone and
assign the interface to it, then control traffic with security policies. Placing IoT devices in
the LAN zone inherits trusted intra-zone behavior, and misclassifying X4 as WAN or DMZ
breaks routing and expected policy behavior.
Q3: What is the factory-default management IP address and interface used to reach the
SonicOS 7 web management interface on a new appliance?
A. 192.168.0.1 on X1
B. 10.0.0.1 on X0
C. 192.168.168.168 on X0 **[CORRECT]**
D. 169.254.168.168 on X2
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SonicWall appliances ship with X0 addressed as 192.168.168.168/24 with
HTTPS management and DHCP enabled. The other addresses are not SonicWall defaults
and would prevent initial GUI access.
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, Q4: A network engineer has an Address Group called "Web_Servers" referenced as the
destination in 12 different security policies. A new server must be added to that group. What
happens after the host is added to the group object?
A. Each of the 12 policies must be edited manually to include the new server
B. The new host is automatically matched by all 12 policies because they reference the
group object **[CORRECT]**
C. The new host is only used if the group is converted to a Dynamic Address Group
D. The firewall must be restarted for the group membership to take effect
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Objects are referenced by name, so updating group membership instantly
affects every policy, NAT rule, or route that references the group. Manual edits, DAG
conversion, and reboots are unnecessary and are common administrative misconceptions.
Q5: In SonicOS 7, under which menu path are host, range, network, MAC, and FQDN objects
created?
A. POLICY | Rules and Policies > Access Rules
B. NETWORK | Interfaces > Objects
C. DEVICE | Settings > Administration
D. OBJECT | Match Objects > Addresses **[CORRECT]**
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Address-type objects are created under OBJECT | Match Objects > Addresses
(with grouping on the Address Groups tab). The other paths host policies, interface
configuration, or administrative settings, not object creation.
Q6: A branch office trunk link on X2 must carry four separate VLANs, each with its own subnet
and security policy. Which configuration in SonicOS 7 accomplishes this?
A. Create four VLAN sub-interfaces on X2, assign each to a zone, and configure policies
for each zone **[CORRECT]**
B. Create a LAG over X2 and X3 and add all four subnets as secondary IP addresses
C. Enable PortShield on X2 so the four VLANs appear as X2:1 through X2:4
D. Add four static routes to X2 and rely on the upstream switch to tag traffic
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: VLAN tagging is handled with 802.1Q VLAN sub-interfaces, each bound to a
zone so policies and services can be applied per VLAN. A LAG only bonds physical links,
PortShield extends a single interface's settings to multiple ports, and static routes do not
create VLAN interfaces.
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