Cybersecurity-Practitioner Endpoint Security Practice Question
Which TWO platforms are officially supported for deploying the Cortex XDR Agent? (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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Apple macOS endpoints.
Cortex XDR supports multiple operating systems including Windows and macOS.
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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Personal gaming consoles.
Why it's wrong here
Gaming consoles are not supported endpoints.
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Apple macOS endpoints.
Why this is correct
macOS is supported with agent protection and monitoring features.
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Microsoft Windows workstations and servers.
Why this is correct
Windows is fully supported with all prevention modules.
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Legacy mainframe operating systems from the 1980s.
Why it's wrong here
Mainframes are not supported by modern EDR agents.
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Consumer smart home IoT routers running embedded proprietary firmware.
Why it's wrong here
Consumer routers are not supported endpoints.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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