XSIAM-Analyst Endpoint Security Management Practice Question
An enterprise is experiencing high CPU utilization on a subset of developer endpoints running specialized compilation software. The Cortex XDR agent is suspected to be causing file-system scanning overhead. Which specific configuration setting should be adjusted in the Endpoint Security profile to safely reduce resource utilization without entirely disabling threat prevention?
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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Add targeted file path and process exclusions in the Malware Profile scan settings.
Exclusions and scan settings within the Malware Profile allow tuning of paths, processes, and scan frequencies to alleviate resource bottlenecks on specialized systems.
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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Switch the agent operating mode from Full to Collector-only.
Why it's wrong here
Switching to collector-only turns off prevention entirely, which compromises endpoint security policy compliance.
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Add targeted file path and process exclusions in the Malware Profile scan settings.
Why this is correct
Adding precise exclusions for high-frequency compiler directories prevents unnecessary scanning overhead on trusted developer workloads.
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Increase the scheduled full-scan frequency from weekly to daily.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing the scan frequency would worsen CPU utilization rather than reduce it.
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Disable the Anti-Malware module entirely in the profile.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the module entirely leaves the endpoint vulnerable and is not a recommended troubleshooting step.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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