SAUTO Advanced Threat And Endpoint Security Practice Question
You are automating a threat hunt using SecureX. Which API response field confirms that an observable is malicious?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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disposition
The 'disposition' field uses integer values to represent threat levels, where 3 typically indicates malicious.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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malware_score
Why it's wrong here
This is not the field used by the API.
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threat_level
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard field name.
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status_code
Why it's wrong here
Status code is for HTTP, not threat analysis.
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disposition
Why this is correct
Disposition is the standard field for threat status.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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