XSIAM-Engineer Planning And Installation Practice Question
An administrator wants to verify agent health and operational status across endpoints in Cortex XSIAM. Which TWO metrics or statuses can be viewed in the Endpoints inventory view? (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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Agent connection status (connected vs. disconnected) and software version
The Endpoints inventory in Cortex XSIAM displays agent version, connection status, operating system, and protection module status.
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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Agent connection status (connected vs. disconnected) and software version
Why this is correct
The inventory view shows whether agents are actively connected and what software version they are running.
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The local power grid frequency supplying the endpoint's AC adapter
Why it's wrong here
Power grid frequency telemetry is completely outside the scope of endpoint security software.
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Operating system type and assigned Endpoint Group membership
Why this is correct
Endpoints are listed with their OS details and group associations for management visibility.
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The physical room temperature and humidity of the workstation's office
Why it's wrong here
Environmental sensor metrics are not tracked by endpoint security agents.
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The personal browsing history and banking credentials of the user
Why it's wrong here
Privacy controls and product scope prevent collection of personal user browsing history or credentials.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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