XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO settings can be configured within a Malware Protection profile in Cortex XDR? (Choose two)
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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File, folder, and hash exclusion lists
Malware Protection profiles control scanning parameters, exclusions, and actions for detected threats like malware and PUA.
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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Anti-tampering password for agent uninstallation
Why it's wrong here
Anti-tampering passwords are configured in Agent Settings, not Malware Protection profiles.
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Broker VM proxy port forwarding schedules
Why it's wrong here
Broker VM configurations are managed separately in infrastructure settings.
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File, folder, and hash exclusion lists
Why this is correct
Administrators define exclusions to prevent scanning specific paths or known items.
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Action (Block or Alert) for Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA)
Why this is correct
Malware profiles dictate whether PUA detection results in blocking or alerting.
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Browser-based exploit mitigation rules
Why it's wrong here
Browser exploit rules belong to Exploit Protection profiles.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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