4.3 Identify and Validate the Impact of Agent Version and Content Update XDR-ANALYST Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Why is it important to validate that the agent version and content update are properly applied on endpoints?

   • ATo ensure optimal protection and compliance with security policies
   • BTo improve the endpoint's battery life on laptops
   • CTo reduce the number of alerts generated by the endpoint
   • DTo ensure the endpoint can connect to the internet
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2. 7application · medium

   An organization is investigating a spike in malware alerts. The analyst wants to verify that the endpoints have the latest detection content. In the Cortex XDR console, where can the analyst find the content update version and its release date for a specific endpoint?

   • AIn the Endpoints page, select the endpoint and view the Content Version and Content Release Date fields in the endpoint details.
   • BOn the endpoint, run the diagnostic tool 'cortex_diag' and parse the output for the content version.
   • CIn the Alerts page, open a recent alert and view the 'Content Version' field in the alert's raw data.
   • DIn the Settings > Agent > Content Updates page, view the latest available content version and its release date.
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4. 8application · medium

   A security team is evaluating whether their endpoints are protected against a newly discovered exploit. The exploit was published yesterday. What information in the Cortex XDR console would best help the team determine if their endpoints have the necessary protection?

   • AThe last reboot time for each endpoint, as a reboot is required to apply new content.
   • BThe Agent Version for each endpoint, as newer agents always include protection for all new exploits.
   • CThe endpoint's operating system version, as it determines if the exploit can run.
   • DThe Content Release Date for each endpoint, compared with the exploit's publication date.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   An XDR analyst needs to verify the agent version on a specific endpoint. In the Palo Alto Networks management console, where is this information typically displayed?

   • AIn the firewall's traffic logs, under the 'Application' column
   • BIn the Cortex XDR console, under the 'Alerts' tab for that endpoint
   • CIn the Endpoint Security Manager, under the agent's device details or inventory page
   • DIn the global settings page, under 'General Preferences'
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6. 10application · medium

   A security analyst is performing a compliance check and needs to validate that a group of endpoints has both the latest agent version and the latest content update. What is the most efficient way to perform this validation in the Cortex XDR console?

   • ACreate a report that includes the Agent Version and Content Version fields for the endpoint group.
   • BCheck each endpoint individually by navigating to its details page.
   • CUse the firewall logs to verify the agent version and content version from the last connection.
   • DReview the audit log to see when the last agent and content updates were pushed.
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