SecOps-Pro Threat Detection And Incident Response Practice Question
When performing triage on a host-based alert, which Cortex XDR agent feature allows an analyst to remotely inspect the file system or run shell commands on the affected endpoint?
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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Live Terminal
The Remote Terminal or Live Terminal feature in Cortex XDR allows for direct command-line interaction with managed endpoints.
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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Endpoint File Search
Why it's wrong here
This is for searching files, not executing commands.
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Snapshot Manager
Why it's wrong here
Snapshot manager takes disk images, it does not provide interactive terminal access.
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Live Terminal
Why this is correct
Live Terminal provides direct remote command execution.
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Policy Editor
Why it's wrong here
Policy Editor manages configurations, not live endpoint access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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