SecOps-Pro Threat Detection And Incident Response Practice Question
Which THREE of the following items are commonly included in the 'Evidence Board' in a Cortex XSOAR incident?
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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Malicious files
The Evidence Board acts as a repository for files, screenshots, and extracted indicators collected during an investigation.
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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Playbook source code
Why it's wrong here
Playbook logic is separate from investigation evidence.
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Malicious files
Why this is correct
Files gathered during the investigation are stored here.
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Extracted IOCs
Why this is correct
Any IOCs found are added to the evidence list.
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System boot logs
Why it's wrong here
Boot logs are not automatically added unless explicitly collected.
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Screenshots of the incident
Why this is correct
Visual artifacts are stored as evidence.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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