SecOps-Pro Threat Intelligence And Secops Processes Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary objectives of a post-incident review (PIR) using XSOAR reports?
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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Improve future automation playbooks
PIRs aim to improve future processes and identify gaps in current capabilities.
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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Increase the cost of the project
Why it's wrong here
Not an objective.
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Improve future automation playbooks
Why this is correct
Learning from incidents leads to better automation logic.
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Reset the firewall to factory settings
Why it's wrong here
Destructive and irrelevant.
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Identify gaps in the response process
Why this is correct
Reviewing performance helps find where the process failed or slowed down.
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Delete all evidence files
Why it's wrong here
Evidence must be preserved for forensic purposes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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