Which of the following deployment options are available for QRadar?
- A . On-premise only
- B . Cloud-only
- C . Hybrid (Cloud and On-premise)
- D . Peer-to-peer network
Which feature distinguishes QRadar Network Insights (QNI) from QRadar Incident Forensics (QIF)?
- A . QNI analyzes and enriches flow data in real-time.
- B . QIF allows for replaying and analyzing past network traffic.
- C . QNI requires direct access to the network hardware.
- D . QIF focuses exclusively on flow data analysis.
Which type of rule is specifically designed to detect patterns over time rather than in single events or flows?
- A . Anomaly detection rule
- B . Behavioral rule
- C . Threshold rule
- D . Correlation rule
You need to use Ariel Query Language to select the default columns from events.
Which is the correct query?
- A . SELECT % FROM events
- B . SELECT * FROM events
- C . SELECT ALL FROM events
- D . SELECT defaultcolumns from events
What happens to custom DSMs when upgrading a QRadar system?
- A . Custom DSMs are renamed during the upgrade.
- B . Custom DSMs remain the same during the upgrade.
- C . Custom DSMs are automatically updated to the latest version.
- D . Custom DSMs are replaced with default DSMs during the upgrade.
What does the Parsing Status column in the Log Activity Preview of QRadar primarily show?
- A . Raw event data from the workspace
- B . The Event Mappings tab for configuring event IDs
- C . Whether event properties are successfully mapping to QID records
- D . Access to the event editing and property definition of the records
Which techniques are commonly used in SIEM systems for event correlation? (Choose Two)
- A . Behavioral analytics
- B . Rule-based detection
- C . Quantum computing
- D . Data loss prevention
How can an analyst use QRadar dashboards to proactively address potential security incidents?
- A . By configuring the dashboard to display system uptime
- B . By analyzing trends and patterns in security data visualization
- C . By displaying the financial impact of potential breaches
- D . By automating ticket generation for every displayed event
Which can be done from the Manage Search Results pane?
- A . Cancel a search
- B . Cancel a search group
- C . Create a search group
- D . Create a custom search
The QRadar "Event Correlation and Analytics" functionality identifies groupings of activities for investigation.
What are those groupings called in QRadar SIEM?
- A . Alarms
- B . Alerts
- C . Offenses
- D . Problems
In a distributed QRadar environment, what is the primary purpose of having a high-availability (HA) configuration?
- A . To increase data processing speed
- B . To prevent data loss and ensure continuity of operations
- C . To segregate sensitive data from less sensitive data
- D . To provide geographically dispersed data storage
Advanced SIEM solutions use which of the following data sources for enhancing event correlation? (Choose Two)
- A . Geolocation information
- B . The content of encrypted traffic
- C . Threat intelligence feeds
- D . Historical security incident reports
Which two are prerequisites for external authentication providers?
- A . Delete all users from the system.
- B . Configure two-factor authentication for all your users.
- C . Set up Azure Active Directory to send events to the QRadar log collector.
- D . Configure the authentication server before you configure authentication in QRadar.
- E . Ensure that all users have appropriate user accounts and roles to allow authentication with the vendor servers.
The basic use cases for QRadar Network Insights (QNI) versus QRadar Incident Forensics (QIF) often center on what distinguishing factors? (Choose Two)
- A . The depth of analysis required
- B . The type of data being analyzed
- C . The real-time response capabilities
- D . The historical data retention needs
Compliance management and reporting within a SIEM framework typically involve which of the following tasks? (Choose Two)
- A . Real-time alerting on compliance violations
- B . Providing detailed user access reports
- C . Encrypting stored log data
- D . Conducting automated vulnerability scans
Why is it significant to understand the three inspection levels in QNI?
- A . To optimize the performance versus depth of analysis trade-off
- B . To ensure data is encrypted at all layers
- C . To facilitate compliance with international standards
- D . To simplify the user interface experience
What are the two (2) main functions covered by the Log Activity tab in QRadar?
- A . Configure Log Sources
- B . Perform custom searches
- C . Monitor events collection
- D . Configure network devices
- E . Trigger Log Source auto-detection
What is a key benefit of using QRadar’s Report Wizard?
- A . It automatically escalates cybersecurity threats.
- B . It provides pre-defined templates for quick report setup.
- C . It eliminates the need for data storage.
- D . It configures network devices without manual intervention.
What happens if new events occur matching the rule for a closed offense?
- A . A new offense is created.
- B . The offense becomes active.
- C . Historical correlation runs automatically.
- D . The offense is not displayed in the search results.
Which of the following is a primary function of log management within SIEM systems?
- A . Providing real-time visibility into network traffic
- B . Storing logs in an unstructured format for ease of access
- C . Normalizing log data from various sources for consistent analysis
- D . Encrypting log data for secure storage
Effective compliance management in SIEM systems supports which of the following objectives? (Choose Three)
- A . Ensuring data is encrypted according to industry standards
- B . Facilitating the generation of reports for regulatory audits
- C . Providing real-time updates on compliance status
- D . Automatically correcting non-compliant configurations
Which two properties are the magnitude rating of an offense based on?
- A . Severity
- B . Priority
- C . Credibility
- D . Accuracy
- E . Offense correlation
The QRadar Assistant App helps users in which of the following ways? (Choose Two)
- A . Streamlining the app installation process
- B . Facilitating real-time threat analysis
- C . Providing educational resources on QRadar
- D . Offering a dashboard for app management
How should you describe the function of an installed app within QRadar’s environment?
- A . It extends the core capabilities of QRadar.
- B . It replaces the default QRadar functionalities.
- C . It decreases the overall system performance.
- D . It consolidates log sources into a single channel.
Which of the following best describes the concept of log normalization in SIEM?
- A . Converting logs into a standard format for analysis
- B . Increasing the size of log files for better analysis
- C . Encrypting logs to prevent unauthorized access
- D . Storing logs in a decentralized manner to improve access speed
What is an essential first step in the data ingestion process within a typical security information and event management (SIEM) system?
- A . Defining user permissions
- B . Establishing data normalization rules
- C . Selecting the archive location for data
- D . Identifying the data source and format
Which chart in the Threat and Security monitoring dashboard lists the five top critical offenses, identified with a magnitude bar to inform you of the importance of the offense?
- A . My Offenses
- B . Most Recent Offenses
- C . Most Severe Offenses
- D . Most number of targets in an offense
Which of the following are valid tests that can be applied within a rule in a SIEM system?
- A . Comparing field values against known threat intelligence
- B . Testing for the presence of a specific string in log data
- C . Checking the velocity of events against a baseline
- D . Verifying the digital signature of events
Which three types of report formats can be generated by QRadar?
- A . PDF
- B . CSV
- C . PPT
- D . XLS
- E . HTML
- F . JPEG
- G . DOC/DOCX
Which component is responsible for normalizing events to a common format in QRadar?
- A . Event Processor
- B . Flow Processor
- C . Event Collector
- D . QRadar Advisor
QRadar rule types are differentiated based on what criteria?
- A . The data source they analyze
- B . The time frame they cover
- C . The severity level they assign
- D . The response action they trigger
Which action ensures that QRadar reports provide relevant and actionable intelligence?
- A . Regularly updating the QRadar software version
- B . Customizing reports to reflect the organization’s specific security posture
- C . Increasing the frequency of report generation
- D . Reducing the number of included data sources
How does QRadar’s event correlation engine enhance security operations?
- A . By providing a graphical user interface
- B . By reducing false positive alerts
- C . By increasing the data storage capacity
- D . By enabling remote access to logs
When considering QRadar’s deployment in different environments, which factor is most crucial in determining the choice of appliances?
- A . The geographical location of the organization
- B . The organization’s industry sector
- C . The scale of the organization’s IT environment
- D . The preferred language for the user interface
Which QRadar appliance is specifically designed for log and event data storage and analysis?
- A . QRadar Risk Manager
- B . QRadar Network Insights
- C . QRadar Data Node
- D . QRadar Incident Forensics
Which of the following best describes the benefit of QRadar’s modular architecture?
- A . It facilitates easier software updates.
- B . It enables better team collaboration.
- C . It provides flexibility in deployment configurations.
- D . It simplifies user access management.
What is the primary role of the Event Collector component in QRadar?
- A . To archive security logs
- B . To normalize raw log data
- C . To execute offensive security protocols
- D . To provide a user interface for reports
Cisco and Palo Alto have developed applications for integration with QRadar.
Which IBM portal where customers can download these applications is available through QRadar Assistant?
- A . IBM Fix Central
- B . IBM Developer Community
- C . IBM QRadar App Exchange
- D . IBM TechXchange Community
What is the primary purpose of using building blocks in SIEM rule configuration?
- A . To serve as standalone alert conditions
- B . To provide reusable components for complex rule creation
- C . To increase the processing time of rules
- D . To act as the primary alerting mechanism
Which components are essential when setting up a QRadar deployment in a hybrid environment?
- A . An off-site cloud storage facility
- B . A dedicated VPN connection for remote data transmission
- C . Local event collectors for on-premise data collection
- D . Integration with third-party cloud-based threat intelligence services