In a URL-blocking setup using a patset, what is the role of the patset?

In a URL-blocking setup using a patset, what is the role of the patset?

• A. Contains a list of patterns to block
• B. Contains a list of allowed URLs
• C. Stores DNS rules
• D. Holds responder policies

Answer: (A)

The patset is a repository of URL patterns used by the URL-blocking feature. When a request arrives, the URL-blocking policy checks the requested URL against each pattern in the patset. If a match is found, the configured blocking action is triggered. It’s not about listing allowed URLs, DNS rules, or responder policies—those serve other parts of the system. So the patset’s role is to hold the patterns to block, enabling the policy to identify and block matching URLs efficiently.

The patset is a repository of URL patterns used by the URL-blocking feature. When a request arrives, the URL-blocking policy checks the requested URL against each pattern in the patset. If a match is found, the configured blocking action is triggered. It’s not about listing allowed URLs, DNS rules, or responder policies—those serve other parts of the system. So the patset’s role is to hold the patterns to block, enabling the policy to identify and block matching URLs efficiently.