SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Palo Alto Networks Product Integration And Architecture
An architect is designing a high-availability Cortex XDR deployment. Which TWO architectural elements are critical for ensuring reliable agent telemetry delivery and management? (Choose two)
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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Deploying Cortex XDR Broker VMs to act as local proxies and event collectors, reducing WAN traffic.
Cortex XDR architecture relies on Cortex XDR Broker VMs for local log collection and proxying, and reliable outbound HTTPS connectivity from agents to the cloud backend.
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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Configuring SNMPv1 polling on all endpoint loopback interfaces.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is not used for XDR agent management.
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Deploying Cortex XDR Broker VMs to act as local proxies and event collectors, reducing WAN traffic.
Why this is correct
Broker VMs optimize WAN bandwidth and serve as local collectors/proxies.
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Using raw FTP daemons to transfer endpoint RAM dumps across unencrypted networks.
Why it's wrong here
FTP is unencrypted and not used by XDR.
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Installing physical serial console cables between every workstation and the XDR cloud data center.
Why it's wrong here
Physical serial cables across the internet are impossible.
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Ensuring outbound HTTPS (TCP port 443) connectivity from endpoints and Broker VMs to the Cortex XDR cloud tenant.
Why this is correct
Agents and Broker VMs require outbound HTTPS access to communicate with the cloud backend.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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