Cybersecurity-Apprentice Endpoint Security Practice Question
Which THREE methods can be used to deploy the Cortex XDR agent package across an enterprise Windows environment? (Choose three)
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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Endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune or SCCM.
Administrators can deploy the Cortex XDR agent via Active Directory GPO, third-party software deployment tools (SCCM/Intune), or manual installation scripts.
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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Broadcasting the installation package over commercial FM radio frequencies.
Why it's wrong here
FM radio broadcast is not a software deployment mechanism.
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Injecting the MSI payload via unauthenticated network printer port scans.
Why it's wrong here
Printer port scanning is a reconnaissance technique, not a deployment tool.
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Endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune or SCCM.
Why this is correct
Enterprise management tools can push MSI installations to enrolled workstations.
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Manual interactive installation using the installation package with administrator privileges.
Why this is correct
Manual installation is supported for small deployments or testing.
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Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO) software installation.
Why this is correct
GPO is a standard method for mass deploying MSI packages in Active Directory domains.
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