SecOps-Pro SOC Fundamentals And Operations Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a connectivity issue between an internal log forwarder and Cortex Data Lake. Which command should you run on the log forwarder to verify the ingestion status?
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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show log-collector statistics
The 'show log-collector statistics' command is used on the log forwarder to check status and ingestion health.
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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show log-collector statistics
Why this is correct
This command displays real-time health and forwarding stats.
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show system status
Why it's wrong here
This shows general system health, not log forwarding metrics.
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test log-collector connectivity
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist in the standard PAN-OS interface.
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debug log-forwarding status
Why it's wrong here
This is not the correct command for checking ingestion.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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