XDR-Engineer Planning And Installation Practice Question
An administrator is installing the Cortex XDR agent on a fleet of macOS endpoints running macOS Big Sur and later. The administrator notices that agent extensions are not automatically approved. Which deployment step must be completed to ensure full functionality without manual user intervention?
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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Deploy a Mobile Device Management (MDM) configuration profile containing the required system extension and network filter payloads
On modern macOS versions, system extensions and network filters require an MDM configuration profile to grant explicit pre-approval and avoid manual user authorization prompts.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Deploy a Mobile Device Management (MDM) configuration profile containing the required system extension and network filter payloads
Why this is correct
Apple requires an MDM configuration profile to silently approve kernel/system extensions and network filters.
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Disable SIP (System Integrity Protection) on all endpoints via Recovery Mode
Why it's wrong here
Disabling SIP is insecure, not recommended, and not required for Cortex XDR agent deployments.
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Modify the /etc/pam.d/authorization file prior to running the PKG installer
Why it's wrong here
Modifying PAM configuration files does not resolve modern macOS system extension approval requirements.
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Run the installer using sudo privileges with the --force flag
Why it's wrong here
The force flag bypasses certain checks but cannot automatically bypass macOS system extension security prompts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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