Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst

Here you have the best Palo Alto Networks PCDRA practice exam questions

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Question 1 of 96
Phishing belongs which of the following MITRE ATT&CK tactics?
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The suggested answer is D.

Phishing is a technique used primarily for obtaining Initial Access by deceiving users into providing sensitive information or executing malicious content. It can also involve elements of Reconnaissance as the attackers may gather information about their targets to craft more convincing phishing attempts. Therefore, the correct MITRE ATT&CK tactics for Phishing are Reconnaissance and Initial Access.

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Question 2 of 96
When creating a BIOC rule, which XQL query can be used?
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The suggested answer is B.

When creating a BIOC rule, it is important to filter the event type and subtype accurately to ensure precise matching of events. The correct XQL query uses filters on both event_type and event_sub_type to narrow down the events accordingly. The given option correctly filters for PROCESS type events with a specific subtype (PROCESS_START) and checks if the action_process_image_name matches the given regular expression pattern.

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Question 3 of 96
Which built-in dashboard would be the best option for an executive, if they were looking for the Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) metric?
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The suggested answer is D.

The most appropriate choice for an executive looking for the Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) metric would be the Incident Management Dashboard. This dashboard focuses specifically on incident handling and resolution metrics, which includes MTTR, making it the best fit for the requirement.

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Question 4 of 96
What are two purposes of “Respond to Malicious Causality Chains” in a Cortex XDR Windows Malware profile? (Choose two.)
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The suggested answer is A, B.

In a Cortex XDR Windows Malware profile, 'Respond to Malicious Causality Chains' serves two key purposes. First, it can automatically close the connections involved in malicious traffic, thereby halting any ongoing malicious communication. Second, it has the capability to automatically kill the processes that are involved in the malicious activity, effectively stopping the malicious behavior at its source. These actions are crucial for neutralizing threats and preventing further damage to the system.

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Question 5 of 96
When creating a custom XQL query in a dashboard, how would a user save that XQL query to the Widget Library?
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The suggested answer is D.

To save a custom XQL query to the Widget Library in a dashboard, the user should click on 'Save to Widget Library'. This action will prompt the user to give the query a name and description, ultimately linking the query to the Widget Library.

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About the Palo Alto Networks PCDRA Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Palo Alto Networks PCDRA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 96 practice questions across 20 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

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Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our PCDRA questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.