Cybersecurity-Apprentice Endpoint Security Practice Question
An administrator wants to verify which prevention modules (e.g., Malware, Exploit, Behavioral Threat Protection) are enabled for a specific set of workstations. Where should the administrator check?
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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In the Cortex XDR management console under Endpoint Management > Agent Settings.
Agent settings and profiles dictate which protection modules are active for specific endpoint groups.
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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In the Active Directory Domain Controller Group Policy Management Editor.
Why it's wrong here
While GPO deploys the agent, module configuration is managed in Cortex XDR.
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In the Cortex XDR management console under Endpoint Management > Agent Settings.
Why this is correct
Agent Settings profiles define the active state of each prevention module.
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In the firewall Security Policy rulebase.
Why it's wrong here
Firewall rules control network traffic, not endpoint prevention modules.
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In the global DNS Server configuration utility.
Why it's wrong here
DNS settings resolve domain names, not endpoint security module status.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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