Free PCCET Sample Questions — Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) is a entry-level Palo Alto Networks certification exam. The questions are drawn from the official exam topics and change in focus depending on the current blueprint. On exam day you face around 50 questions in 80 minutes, in formats such as multiple-choice. The 20 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The PCCET is rated easy in difficulty. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 20 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 141+ question PDF.

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Question 1

A native hypervisor runs:

  • A. with extreme demands on network throughput
  • B. only on certain platforms
  • C. within an operating system's environment
  • D. directly on the host computer's hardware
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Correct Answer:
D. directly on the host computer's hardware
Question 2

Which TCP/IP sub-protocol operates at the Layer7 of the OSI model?

  • A. UDP
  • B. MAC
  • C. SNMP
  • D. NFS
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Correct Answer:
C. SNMP
Question 3

Which type of Wi-Fi attack depends on the victim initiating the connection?

  • A. Evil twin
  • B. Jasager
  • C. Parager
  • D. Mirai
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Correct Answer:
A. Evil twin
Question 4

What does SOAR technology use to automate and coordinate workflows?

  • A. algorithms
  • B. Cloud Access Security Broker
  • C. Security Incident and Event Management
  • D. playbooks
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Correct Answer:
D. playbooks
Question 5

Which tool supercharges security operations center (SOC) efficiency with the world's most comprehensive operating platform for enterprise security?

  • A. Prisma SAAS
  • B. WildFire
  • C. Cortex XDR
  • D. Cortex XSOAR
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Correct Answer:
D. Cortex XSOAR
Question 6

What is the key to `taking down` a botnet?

  • A. prevent bots from communicating with the C2
  • B. install openvas software on endpoints
  • C. use LDAP as a directory service
  • D. block Docker engine software on endpoints
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Correct Answer:
A. prevent bots from communicating with the C2
Question 7

In which phase of the cyberattack lifecycle do attackers establish encrypted communication channels back to servers across the internet so that they can modify their attack objectives and methods?

  • A. exploitation
  • B. actions on the objective
  • C. command and control
  • D. installation
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Correct Answer:
C. command and control
Question 8

In SecOps, what are two of the components included in the identify stage? (Choose two.)

  • A. Initial Research
  • B. Change Control
  • C. Content Engineering
  • D. Breach Response
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Correct Answer:
  • A. Initial Research
  • C. Content Engineering
Question 9

What differentiates knowledge-based systems from behavior-based systems?

  • A. Behavior-based systems find the data that knowledge-based systems store
  • B. Knowledge-based systems pull from a previously stored database that distinguishes “bad”
  • C. Knowledge-based systems try to find new, distinct traits to find “bad” things
  • D. Behavior-based systems pull from a previously stored database that distinguishes “bad”
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Correct Answer:
B. Knowledge-based systems pull from a previously stored database that distinguishes “bad”
Question 10

What is one of the elements of SecOps?

  • A. Zero Trust model
  • B. Interfaces
  • C. Infrastructure
  • D. Finances
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Correct Answer:
B. Interfaces
Question 11

What is a key advantage and key risk in using a public cloud environment?

  • A. Multi-tenancy
  • B. Dedicated Networks
  • C. Dedicated Hosts
  • D. Multiplexing
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Correct Answer:
A. Multi-tenancy
Question 12

Which of the following is a service that allows you to control permissions assigned to users in order for them to access and utilize cloud resources?

  • A. User-ID
  • B. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
  • C. User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
  • D. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Correct Answer:
D. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Question 13

Which SOAR feature coordinates across technologies, security teams, and external users for centralized data visibility and action?

  • A. Case management
  • B. Integrations
  • C. Ticketing system
  • D. Playbooks
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Correct Answer:
B. Integrations
Question 14

How can local systems eliminate vulnerabilities?

  • A. Patch systems and software effectively and continuously
  • B. Create preventative memory-corruption techniques
  • C. Perform an attack on local systems
  • D. Test and deploy patches on a focused set of systems
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Correct Answer:
A. Patch systems and software effectively and continuously
Question 15

On an endpoint, which method should you use to secure applications against exploits?

  • A. endpoint-based firewall
  • B. strong user passwords
  • C. full-disk encryption
  • D. software patches
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Correct Answer:
D. software patches
Question 16

Which IoT connectivity technology is provided by satellites?

  • A. 4G/LTE
  • B. VLF
  • C. L-band
  • D. 2G/2.5G
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Correct Answer:
C. L-band
Question 17

Which characteristic of serverless computing enables developers to quickly deploy application code?

  • A. Uploading cloud service autoscaling services to deploy more virtual machines to run their application code based on user demand
  • B. Uploading the application code itself, without having to provision a full container image or any OS virtual machine components
  • C. Using cloud service spot pricing to reduce the cost of using virtual machines to run their application code
  • D. Using Container as a Service (CaaS) to deploy application containers to run their code
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Correct Answer:
B. Uploading the application code itself, without having to provision a full container image or any OS virtual machine components
Question 18

What are two benefits of SaaS applications? (Choose two.)

  • A. They are infinitely scalable
  • B. User training is less critical
  • C. They are fast to deploy
  • D. Vendors have a responsibility to protect the applications
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Correct Answer:
  • C. They are fast to deploy
  • D. Vendors have a responsibility to protect the applications
Question 19

What are the three main reasons for the introduced risks associated with IoT devices? (Choose three.)

  • A. IoT devices are unencrypted and unsecured
  • B. IoT devices are assumed to be visible to IT teams
  • C. IoT cyberattacks are targeting legacy protocols
  • D. IoT devices only rely on a wired connection
  • E. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices are running outdated software
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Correct Answer:
  • A. IoT devices are unencrypted and unsecured
  • C. IoT cyberattacks are targeting legacy protocols
  • E. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices are running outdated software
Question 20

Which option describes the `selective network security virtualization` phase of incrementally transforming data centers?

  • A. during the selective network security virtualization phase, all intra-host communication paths are strictly controlled
  • B. during the selective network security virtualization phase, all intra-host traffic is forwarded to a Web proxy server
  • C. during the selective network security virtualization phase, all intra-host traffic is encapsulated and encrypted using the IPSEC protocol
  • D. during the selective network security virtualization phase, all intra-host traffic is load balanced
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Correct Answer:
A. during the selective network security virtualization phase, all intra-host communication paths are strictly controlled

PCCET sample questions FAQ

Are these PCCET sample questions from the real exam?

No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician exam, which contains around 50 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.

How many free PCCET sample questions do I get?

This page includes 20 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 141+ questions.

Do the sample questions include the correct answers?

Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.

Is 20 sample questions enough to pass the PCCET?

Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 141+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.

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