XSIAM-Analyst Automation And Playbooks Practice Question
Which feature enables playbooks to automatically execute on a recurring schedule (e.g., every morning at 2 AM) rather than reacting to an incident?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Scheduled / Timer Triggers
Timer triggers or scheduled playbooks allow time-based execution.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Syslog Listener
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Syslog listeners ingest network logs.
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Parser Parsing Schedule
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Parsers run continuously on incoming streams.
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Scheduled / Timer Triggers
Why this is correct
Correct. Timer triggers allow cron-like scheduling for proactive playbooks.
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Endpoint Quarantine Schedule
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Quarantine schedules apply to device isolation policies.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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