SecOps-Pro Cortex XDR Practice Question
You notice that your custom BIOC rule is not firing on a host where the malicious activity is confirmed. What is a common reason for this?
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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The endpoint has not received the updated policy containing the BIOC.
If the agent has not yet received the latest policy update containing the new BIOC, it will not enforce the rule.
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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The agent is not configured to send BIOC logs.
Why it's wrong here
Agents send all security event logs by default.
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The endpoint has not received the updated policy containing the BIOC.
Why this is correct
Policies must be pushed to the endpoint for BIOCs to be active.
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The BIOC rule is disabled by default.
Why it's wrong here
BIOCs are active once created and pushed.
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The BIOC rule requires a full agent reboot.
Why it's wrong here
Policy updates in Cortex XDR do not require host reboots.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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