XDR-Engineer Ingestion And Automation Practice Question
Which TWO authentication methods are commonly supported when configuring API integrations in Cortex XSOAR? (Choose two)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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API Key / Token Authentication
API integrations commonly use API Key authentication and OAuth2.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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API Key / Token Authentication
Why this is correct
Many integrations authenticate via static or rotating API tokens/keys.
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Rotary dial pulse signaling
Why it's wrong here
Rotary dial is an obsolete analog telephony technology.
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OAuth2 (Authorization Code or Client Credentials flow)
Why this is correct
OAuth2 is widely supported for secure token-based API integrations.
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Physical punch cards
Why it's wrong here
Punch cards are obsolete computing media.
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Plain text Telnet login prompts
Why it's wrong here
Telnet is insecure and unsupported for modern API integrations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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