XSOAR-Engineer Threat Intelligence Management Practice Question
Which TWO advanced configurations are required when setting up a TAXII 2.0/2.1 client feed in Cortex XSOAR? Choose 2 answers.
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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TAXII Server URL (Discovery or Collection endpoint)
TAXII client feeds require the discovery or collection URL and appropriate authentication credentials (such as API keys or basic auth).
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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TAXII Server URL (Discovery or Collection endpoint)
Why this is correct
The TAXII server endpoint is required to establish communication.
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Authentication credentials (API Key, Basic Auth, or Certificate)
Why this is correct
TAXII servers require valid credentials to authorize access to collections.
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Kernel-level TCP window size parameters
Why it's wrong here
TCP window sizing is handled by the underlying OS network stack.
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Local firewall packet filtering rules
Why it's wrong here
Firewall rules are configured outside XSOAR instance settings.
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Active Directory domain functional level
Why it's wrong here
AD levels are irrelevant to TAXII client connections.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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