SecOps-Pro Threat Detection And Incident Response Practice Question
An analyst needs to correlate network logs with endpoint logs. In Cortex XDR, which feature allows the analyst to search across all data sources using a unified query language?
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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XQL Search
XQL (XDR Query Language) allows for cross-source searching and correlation.
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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Incident Forensics
Why it's wrong here
This is a view, not a search language.
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SQL Query Builder
Why it's wrong here
This is not a feature in Cortex XDR.
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Log Parser
Why it's wrong here
This is for normalizing data, not searching it.
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XQL Search
Why this is correct
XQL is the unified query language for XDR data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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