SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Palo Alto Networks Product Integration And Architecture
An architect is configuring User-ID to identify users behind a Microsoft Active Directory domain. Which protocol does the Palo Alto Networks User-ID agent use to query Active Directory security event logs for user login and logoff events?
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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WMI or Windows RPC/SMB to read Security Event Logs
The User-ID agent monitors Active Directory domain controllers using Windows security event logs via WMI or Windows RPC/SMB protocols.
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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NetFlow v9 templates
Why it's wrong here
NetFlow tracks network flows, not AD logins.
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SNMPv3 polling of Active Directory database tables
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is not used for User-ID event collection.
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WMI or Windows RPC/SMB to read Security Event Logs
Why this is correct
User-ID agent queries Windows security event logs via WMI or RPC/SMB.
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HTTP POST requests sent by the Active Directory DNS service
Why it's wrong here
DNS does not track user authentication logs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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