XSOAR-Engineer Use Case Planning And Development Practice Question
When planning a new XSOAR automation use case for compromised credentials, an engineer must decide whether to automate the entire remediation lifecycle or keep a human-in-the-loop. Which scenario represents the best candidate for fully automated remediation?
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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Disabling an Active Directory user account associated with confirmed malicious activity outside business hours.
High-confidence, low-impact actions like disabling a compromised Active Directory account are prime candidates for automated containment once the threat level is verified.
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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Disabling an Active Directory user account associated with confirmed malicious activity outside business hours.
Why this is correct
This action has high confidence, clear programmatic steps, and low risk of catastrophic business disruption when automated.
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Terminating employment status of a suspected insider threat.
Why it's wrong here
HR actions carry massive legal and business impact and require manual human verification.
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Deleting primary database backups on suspicion of data exfiltration.
Why it's wrong here
Destructive actions on critical infrastructure should never be fully automated without human confirmation.
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Revoking executive internet access during an ongoing ransomware outbreak.
Why it's wrong here
High-impact actions affecting C-level executives require manual authorization to prevent business-critical stoppage.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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