XDR-Analyst Evidence Review And Response Actions Practice Question
When configuring exceptions in Cortex XDR to suppress false positives, which THREE parameters can typically be leveraged to define the exception scope? (Choose three)
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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File Path and Command-Line arguments
Cortex XDR supports granular exception configuration using file hashes, digital signatures, and file paths or command-line arguments.
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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File Path and Command-Line arguments
Why this is correct
Path and command-line parameters allow precise scoping for administrative scripts or tools.
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Local user keyboard layout language
Why it's wrong here
Keyboard layout language is an OS localization setting.
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Digital Signature / Certificate information
Why this is correct
Digital signatures allow trusted software vendors to be excluded safely.
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Endpoint CPU temperature threshold
Why it's wrong here
CPU temperature is a hardware monitoring metric, not an exception parameter.
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File Hash (SHA-256)
Why this is correct
File hashes provide precise identification for file-based exceptions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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