Cybersecurity-Practitioner Endpoint Security Practice Question
Which THREE types of data are gathered and ingested by Cortex XDR to provide comprehensive endpoint visibility? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Registry modification events.
Cortex XDR ingests process execution telemetry, registry modifications, and network connection logs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Registry modification events.
Why this is correct
Registry changes are tracked to identify persistence mechanisms.
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Personal user email message bodies and browser photo uploads.
Why it's wrong here
Personal emails and photos are not collected by Cortex XDR telemetry.
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Process execution and termination telemetry.
Why this is correct
Process telemetry is fundamental to XDR visibility.
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Network connection and socket activity logs.
Why this is correct
Network connections help trace lateral movement and C2 communication.
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Internal corporate cafeteria menu preferences.
Why it's wrong here
Cafeteria preferences are irrelevant to endpoint security telemetry.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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