XDR-Analyst Alert Lifecycle And Incident Correlation Practice Question
What is the status of an incident in Cortex XDR immediately after it is automatically created by the correlation engine?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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New
Newly created incidents default to the 'New' status until an analyst takes ownership and updates the status.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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New
Why this is correct
New incidents start in the 'New' state awaiting triage.
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Closed
Why it's wrong here
Closed is used after remediation verification.
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Under Investigation
Why it's wrong here
Under Investigation is set manually by an analyst.
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Resolved
Why it's wrong here
Resolved is a terminal lifecycle state.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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