XSOAR-Engineer Threat Intelligence Management Practice Question
An organization wants to expire indicators automatically if they have not been seen in any incoming feeds for 90 days. Where is this expiration threshold configured?
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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Settings > Advanced > Indicator Types
Indicator expiration rules are managed globally or per indicator type under Advanced settings in Cortex XSOAR.
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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Automation > Scripts > Expiration Script
Why it's wrong here
Expiration is handled natively by the engine based on type settings, not custom scripts.
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Settings > Advanced > Indicator Types
Why this is correct
Indicator expiration and aging rules are configured within Indicator Types settings.
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Threat Intel > Indicator Queries > Expiration
Why it's wrong here
There is no expiration menu under Threat Intel queries.
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Settings > About > Server Configuration
Why it's wrong here
Server configuration handles global system flags, not indicator lifecycle rules.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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