XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
Which command-line utility can an administrator use on a Windows endpoint to check the status, connection state, and version of an installed Cortex XDR agent?
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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cytool
The cytool command-line utility is built into the Cortex XDR agent on Windows and is used for management, troubleshooting, and querying agent status.
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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xdr-cli
Why it's wrong here
xdr-cli does not exist.
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traps-cli
Why it's wrong here
While older versions of Traps used different binary names, modern Cortex XDR uses cytool.
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cytool
Why this is correct
cytool is the native command-line tool for managing and diagnosing the Cortex XDR agent.
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pan-agent-ctl
Why it's wrong here
pan-agent-ctl is not a valid Cortex XDR command.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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