Palo Alto Networks PSE-Endpoint-Associate Exam - Topic 2 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 2

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 Carlton at Mar 05, 2026, 09:22 AM

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Lera

3 days ago

I disagree, B is too narrow; exploits can come from other file types too.

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Laticia

9 days ago

A) Exploits definitely target vulnerabilities in code.

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Goldie

14 days ago

I definitely recall that exploits take advantage of vulnerabilities, so A is definitely true. C seems off to me, though; I thought malware could be more than just application data files.

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Nieves

19 days ago

I’m a bit confused about D. I thought malware always involved some kind of exploit, but maybe there are exceptions?

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Bobbye

24 days ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question similar to this in practice tests. I think A and C might be the correct answers, but I’m not completely confident.

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Twila

29 days ago

I remember studying the definitions of malware and exploits, but I'm not entirely sure about the specifics. I think A sounds right since exploits do target vulnerabilities.

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