XDR-Analyst Evidence Review And Response Actions Practice Question
An analyst identifies a custom, benign internal tool that is continuously flagged by a BIOC rule in Cortex XDR. To prevent future alerts without disabling the entire rule globally, what is the best practice method to create an exception?
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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Create a local exception using the specific file hash or path within the Exceptions management page.
Creating an exception using file hash or digital signature parameters directly from the alert context ensures targeted suppression without weakening the broader BIOC rule effectiveness.
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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Modify the Agent Settings profile to stop reporting all file execution events.
Why it's wrong here
Stopping event reporting completely blinds visibility and compromises overall endpoint telemetry.
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Disable the BIOC rule globally in the Profiles page.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the rule globally creates a security blind spot for all other systems where the malicious behavior might genuinely occur.
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Create a local exception using the specific file hash or path within the Exceptions management page.
Why this is correct
Targeted exceptions using file hashes or signatures prevent false positives while maintaining the detection efficacy of the overarching rule.
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Delete the alert from the Incident View to prevent re-triggering.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting an alert only removes the notification instance and does not prevent the BIOC from generating future alerts for the same file.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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