Palo Alto Networks PSE-Endpoint-Associate Exam - Topic 3 Question 89 Discussion

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Question #: 89
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 Micah at Nov 19, 2025, 12:54 PM

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Cecily

2 days ago

C) is spot on, malware is all about malicious code.

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Jose

7 days ago

I disagree with B, not just .exe files can be vectors.

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Raul

12 days ago

A and D, easy peasy. Now, what's the difference between a hacker and a cracker? Asking for a friend...

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Evette

17 days ago

A and D are the correct answers. I'm glad the question didn't ask about the difference between malware and exploits - that would have been tricky!

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Rochell

22 days ago

A and D seem to be the right answers. Malware and exploits are not the same thing.

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Claribel

27 days ago

I agree with A and D. The question is pretty straightforward.

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Justine

1 month ago

A and D are correct. Exploits take advantage of vulnerabilities, and malware can be executable files without relying on exploits.

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Frank

1 month ago

I think B is definitely wrong; exploits can come from various file types, not just .exe files.

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Brynn

1 month ago

I practiced a similar question where we had to differentiate between malware and exploits. A seems spot on, but I’m torn about D.

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Junita

2 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like malware can include more than just executable files. Maybe C is misleading?

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Mary

2 months ago

I remember discussing how exploits are often linked to vulnerabilities, so I think A could be correct.

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Carol

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about the difference between exploits and malware. I'll make an educated guess and go with A and C, but I'm not 100% confident.

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Wilbert

2 months ago

Easy peasy! Exploits target vulnerabilities, and malware is the executable files that cause the damage. B and D are the right answers here.

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Casie

2 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Exploits take advantage of vulnerabilities, while malware is the actual malicious code. I'll go with A and D.

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Mozell

2 months ago

A) is definitely true, exploits target vulnerabilities.

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Kristal

3 months ago

I agree, A is definitely true. But C seems off.

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Gary

3 months ago

A is solid. But B? Not just .exe files, right?

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Simona

3 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the distinction between exploits and malware. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on the definitions.

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Fatima

3 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key terms correctly before answering.

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