XDR-Engineer Maintenance And Troubleshooting Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting an issue where certain PowerShell scripts executed via Cortex XDR Remote Actions fail with exit code errors. Which THREE factors should the administrator check? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Check the script syntax and dependencies for missing PowerShell modules or inaccessible file paths on the host.
Remote action script troubleshooting involves verifying execution policies, syntax correctness, and account privileges.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Ensure that WinRM is configured with Kerberos delegation across the entire Active Directory domain.
Why it's wrong here
Cortex XDR remote actions do not rely on WinRM infrastructure.
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Check the script syntax and dependencies for missing PowerShell modules or inaccessible file paths on the host.
Why this is correct
Local dependencies and syntax errors will cause script execution failures.
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Verify that the script does not require interactive GUI user prompts, as remote actions run in the background system context.
Why this is correct
Background system execution cannot handle interactive UI prompts or dialog boxes.
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Ensure the PowerShell execution policy on the target endpoint permits script execution (e.g., Bypass or RemoteSigned).
Why this is correct
Restrictive execution policies prevent scripts from running locally on the endpoint.
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Verify that the Cortex XDR Broker VM has PowerShell remoting enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Broker VMs do not execute or relay PowerShell remote actions to endpoints.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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