XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
An administrator needs to exclude a specific internal software development folder from all Cortex XDR agent scans and behavioral monitoring. Where should this exclusion be added?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Endpoints > Policy Rules > Malware Protection
File and folder exclusions that apply to malware scans and behavioral threat protection are configured within the Malware Protection profile under Endpoints > Policy Rules.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Response > Live Terminal > Policies
Why it's wrong here
Live Terminal is a real-time investigation tool, not a policy configuration menu.
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Settings > Access Control > Exceptions
Why it's wrong here
Access Control is used for administrative roles and permissions.
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Data Collection > Rules > Exclusions
Why it's wrong here
Data Collection rules control what telemetry is gathered, not scan/behavioral exclusions.
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Endpoints > Policy Rules > Malware Protection
Why this is correct
Malware Protection profiles contain the settings for defining file, folder, and hash exclusions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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