SecOps-Pro Cortex XDR Practice Question
You need to prevent the execution of a specific malicious script across the entire enterprise. What is the most efficient way to achieve this using 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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Add the script's hash to the Blocklist in IOC management.
Creating a Hash-based Blocklist (IOC) is the standard, enterprise-wide method to block known malicious files.
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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Add the script's hash to the Blocklist in IOC management.
Why this is correct
Adding a hash to the blocklist ensures any agent encountering this file will prevent its execution.
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Create a manual exception in the Endpoint Policy.
Why it's wrong here
Exceptions allow files; they do not block them.
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Disable the script execution globally.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling script execution globally is not a granular configuration option.
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Use the Response feature to quarantine the file on one host.
Why it's wrong here
Quarantine is an endpoint-specific response, not a preventative policy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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