XSIAM-Analyst Endpoint Security Management Practice Question
An organization deploys Cortex XDR agents to Linux servers. Certain critical database files residing on custom mount points are experiencing I/O latency due to agent monitoring. How should the administrator configure file integrity monitoring (FIM) or malware scan paths to exclude these specific mount points on Linux endpoints?
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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Configure path exclusions in the Linux Malware / Scan profile pointing to the custom mount directories.
Linux agent settings and Malware profiles allow path-based exclusions tailored to mount points and directories.
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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Modify the /etc/fstab file on each server to disable XDR hooks.
Why it's wrong here
Editing fstab affects filesystem mounting, not XDR agent hook behavior.
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Configure path exclusions in the Linux Malware / Scan profile pointing to the custom mount directories.
Why this is correct
Path exclusions in the profile prevent the scanner and monitoring engine from inspecting specified directories.
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Disable auditd integration in the Data Collection settings.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling auditd stops audit log collection, but does not address file-system I/O monitoring latency.
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Change the agent mode from Advanced to Basic via the Linux kernel module configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Linux kernel module operational modes are managed via XSIAM profiles, not manual kernel configuration.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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