XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
An organization is deploying Cortex XDR agents across a restricted corporate network where endpoints cannot reach the public internet. How must the administrator configure the environment to ensure agents can successfully connect to the Cortex XDR server?
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 Cortex XDR Broker VM internally to proxy agent communication to the Cortex XDR cloud.
In isolated networks, administrators must configure a Cortex XDR Broker VM to act as a proxy/collector within the internal network, allowing agents to forward telemetry and receive updates through the internal Broker VM.
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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Open outbound HTTPS port 443 directly from every endpoint to public DNS root servers.
Why it's wrong here
Endpoints in restricted networks are barred from direct public internet access.
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Configure agents to communicate via SNMP traps to the primary domain controller.
Why it's wrong here
Cortex XDR agents do not communicate over SNMP traps.
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Deploy a Cortex XDR Broker VM internally to proxy agent communication to the Cortex XDR cloud.
Why this is correct
A Broker VM serves as an internal aggregator and proxy for Cortex XDR agent traffic when direct internet access is restricted.
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Manually export logs via USB on each endpoint on a weekly basis.
Why it's wrong here
Manual log export does not provide active agent connectivity, updates, or real-time protection management.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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