XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE parameters or settings can be managed within a Data Collection profile in Cortex XDR? (Choose three)
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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Collection of process execution and file creation telemetry
Data Collection profiles configure what artifacts, telemetry, and forensic data are gathered from endpoints.
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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Defining local firewall blocking rules for network isolation
Why it's wrong here
Firewall isolation rules are managed under response/global configurations.
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Collection of process execution and file creation telemetry
Why this is correct
Telemetry collection includes process and file activities.
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Collection of network connection and DNS telemetry
Why this is correct
Network telemetry gathering is configured in Data Collection profiles.
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Setting the anti-tampering administrator password for agent removal
Why it's wrong here
Anti-tampering passwords are set in Agent Settings.
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Enabling or disabling script execution logging (PowerShell, bash)
Why this is correct
Script logging settings are managed within data collection and behavioral rules.
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