Cybersecurity-Apprentice Endpoint Security Practice Question
An organization wants to verify that the Cortex XDR agent is actively communicating with the Cortex XDR cloud tenant. Which status indicator should the administrator look for in the Endpoint Management view?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Check that the connection status shows Connected with a recent heartbeat timestamp.
The connection status in Endpoint Management indicates whether the agent has an active, healthy TLS session with the backend server.
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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Ensure the endpoint operating system is running the latest patch level.
Why it's wrong here
OS patch level is a vulnerability management metric, not agent connectivity.
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Confirm that the kernel module version matches the BIOS version.
Why it's wrong here
Kernel and BIOS versions are unrelated metrics.
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Check that the connection status shows Connected with a recent heartbeat timestamp.
Why this is correct
A Connected status and recent heartbeat verify active communication.
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Verify that the local disk usage is below 10 percent.
Why it's wrong here
Disk usage relates to storage allocation, not cloud connectivity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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