Palo Alto Networks PCSAE Exam Dumps & Practice Test Questions
Question 1
Which three of the following accurately reflect capabilities provided by the Cortex XSOAR Marketplace? (Select three.)
A. It enables reverting to a previous version of a content pack.
B. Users can upload and share their own contributions with the community.
C. Content published in the Marketplace bypasses validation checks.
D. It supports multilingual content uploads natively.
E. It allows installing selected components from a content pack individually.
Answer: A, B, E
Explanation:
The Cortex XSOAR Marketplace is a central hub for various integrations, automations, playbooks, and other content used within the Cortex XSOAR platform. Here’s a breakdown of the options:
A. It enables reverting to a previous version of a content pack. – This is true. The Marketplace allows users to manage content versions, including reverting to a previous version of a content pack if necessary. This capability helps maintain consistency and avoid issues when newer versions of content packs cause unexpected behavior.
B. Users can upload and share their own contributions with the community. – This is also correct. Cortex XSOAR encourages community-driven development and sharing. Users can upload their own integrations, playbooks, and other content to share with the broader user base via the Marketplace.
C. Content published in the Marketplace bypasses validation checks. – This is incorrect. All content published in the Marketplace undergoes rigorous validation checks to ensure compatibility and quality before being made available for download. This ensures that users are getting reliable and secure content.
D. It supports multilingual content uploads natively. – This is false. While Cortex XSOAR supports multiple languages in its user interface and some content, the Marketplace itself does not natively support multilingual uploads for all content types. The support for multilingual content typically needs to be handled on a case-by-case basis.
E. It allows installing selected components from a content pack individually. – This is correct. When installing content packs from the Marketplace, Cortex XSOAR allows users to install specific components (like automations, integrations, etc.) individually, rather than installing the entire content pack.
In conclusion, the accurate capabilities of the Cortex XSOAR Marketplace are A, B, and E.
Question 2
Which component helps offload integration instance execution from the primary Cortex XSOAR server?
A. Database Node
B. Application Server
C. Engine
D. Development Server
Answer: C
Explanation:
In Cortex XSOAR, scalability and performance are important considerations, especially when managing numerous integrations. The component responsible for offloading integration instance execution from the primary server is the Engine.
Here’s the breakdown of the options:
A. Database Node – The Database Node is responsible for handling database operations, such as storing logs, incidents, and other system data. It does not offload integration instance execution but rather supports the database functions for the platform.
B. Application Server – The Application Server handles the main logic and execution for the platform, including running the core processes and handling requests. However, it is not specifically focused on offloading integration instance execution. It manages the overall system’s operations.
C. Engine – The Engine is specifically designed to offload the execution of integration instances, such as running automations and executing tasks in integrations, from the primary Cortex XSOAR server. By distributing this workload to the Engine, the primary server’s performance is optimized.
D. Development Server – A Development Server is used for developing and testing integrations, automations, and playbooks. It is not designed for offloading execution tasks in production environments.
In conclusion, the correct component for offloading integration instance execution is the Engine.
Question 3
Which Cortex XSOAR architecture is best suited for use by a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)?
A. Multi-region
B. Dev-Prod
C. Multi-tenant
D. Distributed database
Answer: C
Explanation:
A Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) typically needs to manage security incidents and data for multiple customers (tenants) in a single platform while maintaining data isolation and ensuring efficiency. Therefore, multi-tenant architecture is the most suitable for MSSPs. Let’s break down each option:
A. Multi-region – While multi-region architecture allows the deployment of instances across different geographical regions, it is not specifically designed for managing multiple customers' security incidents and data within a single platform. This option focuses more on the geographical location of the data and is not ideal for an MSSP environment.
B. Dev-Prod – Dev-Prod architecture separates development and production environments, which is useful for testing and deployment. While this is important for development workflows, it does not directly address the needs of managing multiple customers' data and incidents in a single platform.
C. Multi-tenant – Multi-tenant architecture is specifically designed to allow an MSSP to manage multiple clients within the same instance of Cortex XSOAR. Each customer (tenant) can have their own security data, configurations, and user access controls, ensuring data isolation while allowing the MSSP to efficiently manage and respond to security incidents. This architecture is optimized for service providers handling multiple clients.
D. Distributed database – A distributed database architecture may provide advantages in terms of performance and fault tolerance, but it does not directly address the need for managing multiple clients’ data with logical separation, which is the key requirement for MSSPs.
In conclusion, the multi-tenant architecture is the most suitable for use by a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).
Question 4
You have created a custom incident field in Cortex XSOAR named Source_IP. Which is the correct way to reference this field within a playbook or automation?
A. ${incident.sourceip}
B. ${incident.Source_IP}
C. ${incident.srcip}
D. ${incident.Source IP}
Answer: B
Explanation:
In Cortex XSOAR, when referencing custom incident fields, the field name is case-sensitive, and special characters such as underscores ("_") are included exactly as they appear. Let’s review the options:
A. ${incident.sourceip} – This is incorrect because the field name you created is Source_IP, not sourceip. The custom field reference should exactly match the field name, including the underscore.
B. ${incident.Source_IP} – This is the correct syntax. The custom incident field was named Source_IP, and the field reference in a playbook or automation must match the case and underscores exactly as defined. Therefore, B is the correct answer.
C. ${incident.srcip} – This is incorrect because srcip is not the field name that was created. It’s a different, possibly default field, and does not match the custom field name Source_IP.
D. ${incident.Source IP} – This is incorrect because Source IP contains a space, which is not valid for field names in Cortex XSOAR. Field names with spaces are not allowed, so this option is not valid.
In conclusion, the correct way to reference the Source_IP field is B (${incident.Source_IP}).
Question 5
An organization has two Active Directory environments. How can an engineer delete a user only from a specific AD instance?
A. Use ad-delete-user with user-dn and using-brand="Active Directory Query v2"
B. Use ad-delete-user with user-dn and raw-response=true
C. Use ad-delete-user with user-dn and ignore-outputs=true
D. Use ad-delete-user with user-dn and using="Active Directory Query v2_instance_1"
Answer: D
Explanation:
When working with multiple Active Directory (AD) instances in Cortex XSOAR, it is essential to target the correct AD instance when performing operations like deleting a user. The using parameter allows specifying the instance you want to interact with. Let's break down each option:
A. using-brand="Active Directory Query v2" – This is incorrect because the using-brand parameter does not allow you to specify a particular AD instance. The using parameter (not using-brand) is used to specify the correct AD instance when dealing with multiple environments.
B. raw-response=true – This option deals with the raw response output from the query, but it does not specify which AD instance to target. It is not relevant for the purpose of deleting a user from a specific AD instance.
C. ignore-outputs=true – This option would cause the playbook to ignore the outputs of the command, which is not necessary for specifying which AD instance to target. While useful for other purposes, it does not address the need to specify the AD instance.
D. using="Active Directory Query v2_instance_1" – This is the correct choice. By specifying using="Active Directory Query v2_instance_1", the playbook will be directed to delete the user from the particular AD instance named Active Directory Query v2_instance_1. This ensures that the operation is performed only on the correct AD environment.
Thus, the correct method is D.
Question 6
When repeatedly testing a playbook during development in Cortex XSOAR, what task should be placed at the beginning to ensure a clean test environment?
A. DeleteContext
B. GenerateTest
C. PrintContext
D. SetContext
Answer: A
Explanation:
In Cortex XSOAR, when developing and testing playbooks, it's important to ensure a clean environment for each test to prevent previous data from influencing the results. This is achieved by clearing the context at the start of each test run.
A. DeleteContext – This is the correct choice. The DeleteContext task is used to remove any existing context data, ensuring that the test starts with a clean slate. This is crucial for accurate testing and debugging, as leftover context from previous runs could impact the behavior of the playbook.
B. GenerateTest – This is not the appropriate task for clearing context. GenerateTest is used to generate a test incident, which is not related to cleaning up the environment for subsequent tests.
C. PrintContext – This task is used to display the current context, but it does not modify or clean the context. It is useful for debugging or understanding the state of the context, but it does not ensure a clean environment.
D. SetContext – The SetContext task is used to set specific context variables. It does not delete or reset the context, so it would not ensure a clean test environment on its own.
Thus, the correct task to ensure a clean environment is A (DeleteContext).
Question 7
What is the most efficient method to automatically group related SIEM events into a single incident in Cortex XSOAR?
A. Execute playbooks after alert ingestion and link incidents afterward
B. Use a custom script to identify and link related alerts post-ingestion
C. Set up pre-process rules to link related events during ingestion
D. Manually evaluate and link relevant incidents after creation
Answer: C
Explanation:
The most efficient method to automatically group related SIEM events into a single incident in Cortex XSOAR is by using pre-process rules during ingestion. Pre-process rules allow the system to automatically analyze events and determine if they are related to an existing incident, ensuring that related alerts are grouped efficiently and in real time, without requiring manual intervention. This is crucial for maintaining an efficient workflow, especially in environments with high alert volumes.
Let's break down the options:
A. Execute playbooks after alert ingestion and link incidents afterward – While playbooks are an important automation feature, executing them after alert ingestion is not the most efficient method for grouping related events. This adds unnecessary steps in the process, as it requires additional actions after the event is ingested. The grouping should ideally happen earlier to avoid delays.
B. Use a custom script to identify and link related alerts post-ingestion – While custom scripts could potentially be used, they are more complex and less efficient than pre-process rules. Custom scripts require more maintenance and are more prone to errors compared to the native capabilities of pre-process rules for alert grouping.
C. Set up pre-process rules to link related events during ingestion – This is the most efficient and recommended method. Pre-process rules allow Cortex XSOAR to analyze and link related SIEM events as soon as they are ingested, ensuring that the grouping process is automated and done at the earliest possible stage.
D. Manually evaluate and link relevant incidents after creation – This is the least efficient method, as it requires human intervention to review and link alerts after they have been ingested. It can be time-consuming, especially in environments with large volumes of alerts.
Therefore, the best and most efficient method is C.
Question 8
Which two of the following are valid Cortex XSOAR incident search queries? (Select two.)
A. created:>=“7 days”
B. owner===admin
C. role is Analyst
D. status:closed -category:job
Answer: A, D
Explanation:
When working with Cortex XSOAR, searching for incidents requires understanding the correct syntax for query filters. Let's evaluate each option:
A. created:>=“7 days” – This is a valid query. In Cortex XSOAR, the created: field allows filtering incidents based on their creation date, and >= is the proper operator for filtering incidents that were created in the last 7 days.
B. owner===admin – This is not a valid query. In Cortex XSOAR, the correct operator for equality is =, not ===. Therefore, the correct format would be owner=admin.
C. role is Analyst – This is not a valid query. Cortex XSOAR queries do not use is for filtering incident roles. The correct format would typically be role=Analyst if querying by role, but incident roles are not standard fields for search without custom configuration.
D. status:closed -category:job – This is a valid query. In Cortex XSOAR, you can filter incidents based on status, and the - operator is used to exclude specific values, such as excluding incidents that are of the category job. This query correctly filters incidents with a closed status and excludes those in the job category.
Thus, the correct answers are A and D.
Question 9
To filter for only PDF files in Cortex XSOAR, which filter condition should be used?
A. File.Extension does not equal (string) PDF
B. File.Name contains PDF
C. File.Extension contains PDF
D. File.Extension equals (string) PDF
Answer: D
Explanation:
In Cortex XSOAR, to filter files specifically by their extension, the File.Extension field is used. To find only PDF files, we need to specify that the extension should exactly match .pdf. This can be done with the condition equals (string) PDF.
Let's evaluate the options:
A. File.Extension does not equal (string) PDF – This would filter out PDF files, not include them. This is the opposite of what we need.
B. File.Name contains PDF – This might find files where "PDF" appears in the file name, but it would not necessarily filter files that have the .pdf extension. It could also match files that contain the word "PDF" in their name but are not actually PDF files.
C. File.Extension contains PDF – While this would match file extensions containing "PDF" (like .PDF), it's not as specific as the "equals" operator and could result in unintended matches (e.g., .PDF in uppercase).
D. File.Extension equals (string) PDF – This is the correct option. It will specifically filter files where the File.Extension is exactly .pdf, ensuring only PDF files are matched.
Thus, the correct answer is D.
Question 10
Which of the following are valid War Room result entry types in Cortex XSOAR?
A. Context, file, error, image
B. Note, indicator, error, image
C. Video, file, error, image
D. Note, file, error, image
Answer: D
Explanation:
In Cortex XSOAR, the War Room is used to track incident investigation results and responses. Different types of results can be added to the War Room to communicate findings and progress. Let's look at the available types of War Room entries:
A. Context, file, error, image – "Context" is not a valid entry type in the War Room. The context information is typically displayed alongside the incident, but it isn't a War Room entry type.
B. Note, indicator, error, image – While indicator is a valid concept in XSOAR, it’s not a direct War Room entry type. The War Room is typically used for adding notes and attaching files, images, and errors as part of the incident handling process.
C. Video, file, error, image – While it’s possible to attach various files, including images, and even video files as part of an investigation, Video is not typically listed as a standard War Room result entry type.
D. Note, file, error, image – This is the correct option. War Room entries can include notes (text comments or updates), files (attachments such as logs or screenshots), errors (to log any issues encountered), and images (like screenshots or visual representations of data).
Thus, the correct answer is D.
