Free Palo Alto Networks PCDRA Exam Practice Questions & Explanations

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Question 1

What kind of malware uses encryption, data theft, denial of service, and possibly harassment to take advantage of a victim?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

The kind of malware that uses encryption, data theft, denial of service, and possibly harassment to take advantage of a victim isransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the victim's files or blocks access to their system, and then demands a ransom for the decryption key or the restoration of access. Ransomware can also threaten to expose or delete the victim's data if the ransom is not paid. Ransomware can cause significant damage and disruption to individuals, businesses, and organizations, and can be difficult to remove or recover from. Some examples of ransomware are CryptoLocker, WannaCry, Ryuk, and REvil.


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Question 3

Which Exploit Protection Module (EPM) can be used to prevent attacks based on OS function?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

JIT Mitigation is an Exploit Protection Module (EPM) that can be used to prevent attacks based on OS function. JIT Mitigation protects against exploits that use the Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler of the OS to execute malicious code. JIT Mitigation monitors the memory pages that are allocated by the JIT compiler and blocks any attempts to execute code from those pages. This prevents attackers from using the JIT compiler as a way to bypass other security mechanisms such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).Reference:

Palo Alto Networks. (2023). PCDRA Study Guide. PDF file. Retrieved from https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/assets/pdf/datasheets/education/pcdra-study-guide.pdf

Palo Alto Networks. (2021). Exploit Protection Modules. Web page. Retrieved from https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/traps/6-0/traps-endpoint-security-manager-admin/traps-endpoint-security-policies/exploit-protection-modules.html

Question 4

Which of the following policy exceptions applies to the following description?

'An exception allowing specific PHP files'

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

The policy exception that applies to the following description is B, local file threat examination exception. A local file threat examination exception is an exception that allows you to exclude specific files or folders from being scanned by the Cortex XDR agent for malware or threats. You can use this exception to prevent false positives, performance issues, or compatibility problems with legitimate files or applications. You can define the local file threat examination exception by file name, file path, file hash, or digital signer. For example, you can create a local file threat examination exception for specific PHP files by entering their file names or paths in the exception configuration.Reference:

Local File Threat Examination Exceptions

Create a Local File Threat Examination Exception

Question 5

When creating a scheduled report which is not an option?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

When creating a scheduled report in Cortex XDR, the option to run quarterly on a certain day and time isnotavailable. You can only schedule reports to run daily, weekly, or monthly. You can also specify the start and end dates, the time zone, and the recipients of the report. Scheduled reports are useful for generating regular reports on the security events, incidents, alerts, or endpoints in your network. You can create scheduled reports from the Reports page in the Cortex XDR console, or from the Query Center by saving a query as a report.Reference:

Run or Schedule Reports

Create a Scheduled Report