XSOAR-Engineer Playbook Development Practice Question
While building a playbook, an engineer needs to prompt an analyst to review a list of indicators and make a decision to block or ignore them before the playbook continues. Which task type should be used?
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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Prompt Task
A Data Collection or Prompt task is designed to pause the playbook and request manual input or a decision from an analyst.
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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Loop Task
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Loop tasks iterate over items in an array.
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Data Enrichment Task
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Enrichment tasks automatically query integrations without pausing for user input.
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Command Task
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Command tasks execute integration actions automatically.
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Prompt Task
Why this is correct
Correct. Prompt tasks pause playbook execution to request user interaction or decisions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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