SecOps-Pro Cortex XDR Practice Question
Which TWO methods can be used to investigate an endpoint in Cortex XDR?
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 View.
Analysts can use the Endpoint View for historical data and the Live Terminal for real-time interaction.
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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Sending a network broadcast.
Why it's wrong here
Cortex XDR does not use this for investigation.
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Endpoint View.
Why this is correct
Provides a historical timeline of activity.
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Live Terminal.
Why this is correct
Provides real-time access to the endpoint.
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Running a full system re-image.
Why it's wrong here
This is an IT task, not an XDR investigation tool.
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Deleting the endpoint from the console.
Why it's wrong here
This is a management task, not an investigation method.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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