Palo Alto Networks XDR-Engineer Exam - Topic 4 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's XDR-Engineer exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 4

[Post-Deployment Management and Configuration]

What happens when the XDR Collector is uninstalled from an endpoint by using the Cortex XDR console?

AThe files are removed immediately, and the machine is deleted from the system without any retention period

BThe machine status remains active until manually removed, and the configuration data is retained for up to seven days

CIt is uninstalled during the next heartbeat communication, machine status changes to Uninstalled, and the configuration data is retained for 90 days

DThe associated configuration data is removed from the Action Center immediately after uninstallation

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Suggested Answer: C

by Florinda at Apr 06, 2026, 11:15 AM

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2 days ago

I remember something about the machine status remaining active for a while after uninstallation, so maybe it's B?

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7 days ago

I think the answer might be C, but I'm not entirely sure about the retention period for the configuration data.

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