XDR-Analyst Evidence Review And Response Actions Practice Question
An analyst identifies that a legitimate software updater is triggering behavioral alerts due to spawning child processes typical of Living-off-the-Land binaries. To prevent alerts for this specific signed binary when executed from its legitimate path, what exception configuration is recommended?
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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Signed binary exception with path and certificate verification
Signed binary exceptions combined with valid certificate verification and file path checks allow legitimate administrative or updater tools to operate without generating alerts.
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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Configuring a network port forwarding rule
Why it's wrong here
Port forwarding rules manage network routing, not endpoint behavioral exceptions.
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Deleting the software updater from all endpoints
Why it's wrong here
Deleting legitimate software breaks business applications relying on that updater.
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Signed binary exception with path and certificate verification
Why this is correct
Verifying the digital signature and legitimate path prevents unauthorized binaries from bypassing detection while silencing the known good tool.
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Disabling all behavioral monitoring on the subnet
Why it's wrong here
Disabling behavioral monitoring across a subnet removes critical visibility and protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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