XDR-Engineer Ingestion And Automation Practice Question
An administrator is configuring the Cortex XDR API integration for automated incident management and data ingestion. Which TWO actions must be performed in the Cortex XDR management console to properly set up API access? (Choose two)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Generate an API Key ID and corresponding API Key secret in Settings > Configurations > Integrations > API Keys.
Setting up Cortex XDR API access requires creating an API Key with appropriate roles (such as Administrator or BIOC/Viewer roles depending on needs) and ensuring the API is enabled in the integrations settings.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Generate an API Key ID and corresponding API Key secret in Settings > Configurations > Integrations > API Keys.
Why this is correct
Correct. API keys are generated under the Integrations menu.
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Bind the API key to a specific endpoint group using an agent criteria filter.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. API keys are scoped by role and permissions, not by endpoint groups.
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Assign a specific role (e.g., Viewer, Administrator) to the API key to define its permission scope.
Why this is correct
Correct. API keys require assigned roles to enforce the principle of least privilege.
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Configure a local system account on the Broker VM to proxy incoming API REST calls.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. API calls are sent directly to the Cortex XDR tenant cloud URL, not proxied via Broker VM local accounts.
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Install the Cortex XDR API forwarder agent package directly onto the SIEM server.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. No special agent package is needed on the SIEM server to consume APIs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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