XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
An administrator needs to deploy Cortex XDR agents to a large fleet of Windows endpoints via Group Policy Object (GPO). Which installation package type and parameter should the administrator utilize to ensure a silent installation without user interaction?
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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Use the .msi package with the /quiet and /norestart parameters.
To silently install the Cortex XDR agent using GPO or third-party deployment tools, administrators use the MSI installation package with the /quiet and /norestart parameters.
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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Use the .exe package and modify the registry before execution.
Why it's wrong here
Modifying the registry beforehand is unnecessary as the installer manages required registry keys automatically.
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Use the .exe package with the /silent switch.
Why it's wrong here
The .exe wrapper is typically used for manual installations or specialized deployments, but MSI is standard for GPO.
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Use the .pkg package with the --unattended flag.
Why it's wrong here
The .pkg format is used exclusively for macOS endpoints, not Windows.
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Use the .msi package with the /quiet and /norestart parameters.
Why this is correct
The MSI package natively accepts standard Windows Installer properties and flags like /quiet and /norestart for silent unattended deployments.
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