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NEW QUESTION # 36
Which Falcon LogScale Collector output format would you use if your downstream SIEM requires raw nested event data?
- A. Syslog
- B. LEEF
- C. CEF
- D. JSON
Answer: D
Explanation:
CrowdStrike SIEM Connector and LogScale guidance states that JSON output preserves the raw nested JSON structure of incoming event data. This is the correct choice when a downstream system expects full nested event content instead of flattened key-value pairs. Syslog, CEF, and LEEF are transformation formats intended for compatibility with other log analysis tools and normalized ingestion workflows.
NEW QUESTION # 37
Which role is most appropriate when a user only needs to view SIEM investigations and dashboards but must not modify content?
- A. NG SIEM Analyst
- B. NG SIEM Analyst - Read Only
- C. NG SIEM Security Lead
- D. NG SIEM Administrator
Answer: B
Explanation:
The least-privilege role for users who only need to view dashboards, searches, and investigation data without making changes is NG SIEM Analyst - Read Only . This role is designed for visibility without content modification or administrative access. The other roles provide broader operational or management permissions.
NEW QUESTION # 38
You need to ingest a data source into Next-Gen SIEM. There is a prebuilt Pull connector.
What is required to configure the connector?
- A. Data Source API key
- B. Falcon API URL
- C. Falcon Log Collector hostname
- D. HEC token
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is D. Data Source API key .
CrowdStrike's Next-Gen SIEM onboarding examples for prebuilt connectors show that, for pull-style integrations, you typically provide the API key generated in the external data source so Falcon Next-Gen SIEM can connect and start ingesting data. For example, CrowdStrike's Abnormal integration walkthrough says to enter the API key you generated , after which Falcon Next-Gen SIEM automatically connects and starts ingesting data.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A). HEC token is used for HTTP Event Collector push-style ingestion, not for a prebuilt pull connector.
B). Falcon Log Collector hostname is not the standard required credential for configuring a pull connector.
C). Falcon API URL is not the key external credential typically required by these pull connectors.
For prebuilt pull connectors, the required configuration is generally the data source's API key or equivalent credential .
NEW QUESTION # 39
Which field should be used in a correlation rule when detections must be based on the original event occurrence time?
- A. @timestamp
- B. @id
- C. @ingesttimestamp
- D. @rawstring
Answer: A
Explanation:
@timestamp represents the time the event actually occurred and is the appropriate field for event-time-based detections and correlations. @ingesttimestamp reflects when the platform received the event, which may differ due to delays. @rawstring is raw event content, and @id is not a time field.
NEW QUESTION # 40
You are creating a correlation rule in Next-Gen SIEM to trigger alerts based on when the event occurred, regardless of when the event was ingested.
Which event timestamp should you select?
- A. @timestamp
- B. @ingesttimestamp
- C. @localtimestamp
- D. @systemtimestamp
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. @timestamp .
CrowdStrike LogScale documentation explains that @timestamp is the event timestamp, meaning when the event actually happened, while @ingesttimestamp is when the event arrived in LogScale. If you want the rule to fire based on when the event occurred, regardless of ingestion delay, you should use @timestamp .
Why the other options are incorrect:
D). @ingesttimestamp is specifically the ingest time, not the original event time.
B and C are not the standard event-time fields documented for this use. CrowdStrike's event field documentation centers this distinction on @timestamp versus @ingesttimestamp.
NEW QUESTION # 41
What is the correct mode to enroll LogCollector into Fleet Management with configuration of the log sources stored and managed centrally in Next-Gen SIEM?
- A. Complete
- B. localConfig
- C. Central
- D. Full
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. Full .
CrowdStrike's Falcon LogScale Collector Fleet Management enrollment documentation states that the enrollment mode can be full or localConfig , and it specifically defines full as the mode that enrolls the collector into Fleet Management with the configuration of log sources stored and managed centrally in LogScale/Next-Gen SIEM.
Why the other options are incorrect:
B). Complete and C. Central are not documented enrollment mode names. D. localConfig is a valid mode, but CrowdStrike says that mode keeps the log source configuration managed and stored locally on the host , not centrally.
NEW QUESTION # 42
Which are valid parse functions in CQL?
- A. parseCEF()
parseJson()
parseXml() - B. parseIETF()
parseJson()
parseXml( - C. parseCEF()
parseIETF()
parseXml() - D. parseCEF()
parseIETF()
parseJson()
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is B . CrowdStrike LogScale documentation includes parseCEF() , parseJson() , and parseXml() as valid parsing functions. parseCEF() parses CEF-encoded messages, parseJson() parses JSON data into fields, and parseXml() parses XML content into fields.
The other options are incorrect because parseIETF() is not a valid CQL parse function in the documented parsing function set, and option D also contains malformed syntax with parseXml(.
NEW QUESTION # 43
In the Next-Gen SIEM Connector Dashboard, what is the maximum retention period for which you can query third-party data ingestion metrics?
- A. 60 days
- B. 180 days
- C. 30 days
- D. 90 days
Answer: D
Explanation:
In the Next-Gen SIEM Connector Dashboard (specifically within the CrowdStrike Falcon ecosystem), the maximum retention period for which you can query third-party data ingestion metrics is 90 days .
Why 90 Days?
While the actual log data (telemetry) in a Next-Gen SIEM can often be retained for a year or longer depending on the subscription (e.g., 365 days), the health and ingestion metrics -which include data such as volume throughput, connector status, and ingestion rates-are typically stored for a shorter duration. This
90-day window is designed to provide enough historical context for:
* Troubleshooting: Identifying when a specific connector started failing.
* Trend Analysis: Monitoring changes in data volume over a fiscal quarter.
* Capacity Planning: Reviewing average ingestion rates to ensure they stay within licensed limits.
NEW QUESTION # 44
Which combination of scope and permissions must be configured to create an API token that allows you to create and get the results of a query job in Next-Gen SIEM?
- A. NGSIEM with write permissions only
- B. NGSIEM with both write and execute permissions
- C. NGSIEM with both read and write permissions
- D. NGSIEM with read permissions only
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. NGSIEM with both read and write permissions .
CrowdStrike integration guidance for querying Next-Gen SIEM event data states that the API client needs the NGSIEM scope with both Read and Write permissions . The documentation explains why: Write is required to create the search/query job, and Read is required to retrieve the query results.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A is incorrect because the documented requirement is Read + Write ; there is no documented "execute" permission in the cited guidance. B is incorrect because read-only access would let you read results but not create the query job. D is incorrect because write-only access would let you submit the job but not read the results back.
NEW QUESTION # 45
You find a Falcon Log Collector instance on a Linux system that is not connected to Fleet Management.
What command would you use to enroll the Falcon Log Collector?
- A. sudo logscale-collector enroll < TOKEN >
- B. sudo humio-log-collector --token < TOKEN > enroll
- C. "C:\Program Files (x86)\CrowdStrike\Humio Log Collector\humio-log-collector.exe" enroll < TOKEN
> - D. sudo humio-log-collector enroll < TOKEN >
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is B. sudo logscale-collector enroll < TOKEN > .
Current CrowdStrike LogScale Collector documentation shows the enrollment command using the logscale- collector binary. For example, the macOS custom installation page explicitly shows:
sudo logscale-collector enroll enrolltoken
The Fleet Management enrollment documentation also explains that you copy the enrollment command from the UI and run it on the machine hosting the collector.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A is a Windows path, not Linux. C reflects the older humio-log-collector naming that existed in earlier versions and release history, but the current docs use logscale-collector for the enrollment command. D does not match the documented command syntax. CrowdStrike's current documentation centers the enrollment workflow on logscale-collector enroll < token > .
NEW QUESTION # 46
What is the recommended order of the three required activities to build an efficient CQL query?
- A. Format > Filter > Aggregate
- B. Aggregate > Filter > Format
- C. Filter > Aggregate > Format
- D. Filter > Format > Aggregate
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is B . CrowdStrike's query best-practices documentation says to filter first , then do transformations/formatting, then aggregate , and finally do any output-style post-processing such as table
/sorting. Among the choices given, Filter > Aggregate > Format is the best match because formatting/output belongs at the end for efficiency.
This is also consistent with CrowdStrike's explanation that CQL pipelines chain filter and transformation steps before aggregate functions, and that aggregate functions produce new result structures rather than raw events.
NEW QUESTION # 47
A Falcon Log Collector has been configured with 4 sinks of type memory, each having a queue size of 2GB.
What is the minimum memory requirement produced by this configuration?
- A. 9 GB
- B. 8 GB
- C. 10 GB
- D. 12 GB
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. 9 GB .
CrowdStrike's Falcon LogScale Collector sizing documentation states that memory requirement for memory queues is linearly proportional to the number of sinks plus a constant baseline requirement of 1 GB .
The documentation gives a worked example: 1 GB baseline + queue sizes for each sink .
For this question:
* Number of sinks = 4
* Queue size per sink = 2 GB
* Total sink memory = 4 × 2 GB = 8 GB
* Add baseline memory = 1 GB
So the minimum memory requirement is:
8 GB + 1 GB = 9 GB .
That is why:
* A. 9 GB is correct
* B. 12 GB , C. 10 GB , and D. 8 GB are incorrect because they do not match CrowdStrike's documented sizing formula for memory queues.
NEW QUESTION # 48
What is the purpose of labels in Fleet Management?
- A. Set passwords for collector instances
- B. Assign IP addresses to collectors
- C. Categorize collectors for group configurations
- D. Monitor network traffic
Answer: C
Explanation:
CrowdStrike's Fleet Management documentation for Falcon LogScale Collector explains that labels are used to associate metadata with a Fleet Management configuration and with collector instances so they can be tagged, identified, organized, and filtered. The docs specifically describe labels as helping organize collectors by criteria such as environment, region, service, or other custom values. That directly matches option B:
Categorize collectors for group configurations .
Why the other options are incorrect:
Option A is incorrect because labels are not used for authentication or password management.
Option C is incorrect because labels do not perform traffic monitoring; they are metadata for organization and selection.
Option D is incorrect because labels do not assign network settings such as IP addresses.
NEW QUESTION # 49
What is the primary benefit of utilizing Next-Gen SIEM's built-in dashboards?
- A. Custom queries for specific events
- B. Quick insights without manual setup
- C. Direct access to raw log data
- D. Capability to modify dashboard source code
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. Quick insights without manual setup .
CrowdStrike describes Falcon Next-Gen SIEM as providing pre-built dashboards and says teams can quickly understand security and system health with prebuilt dashboards for data collection health, SOAR workflow executions, security trends, and more. That directly supports the idea that the main benefit is getting fast visibility and insights without having to build everything manually first .
Why the other options are incorrect:
A is incorrect because dashboards are for visualization and insight, not primarily for raw log access. B is incorrect because custom queries are a separate search capability, not the main value proposition of built-in dashboards. D is incorrect because CrowdStrike emphasizes using pre-built and custom dashboards for visualization, not modifying dashboard source code as the primary benefit.
NEW QUESTION # 50
Which default parser would you use to parse the log event below?
Jan 15 14:22:07 host1 sshd[1234]: Failed login
- A. Key-value
- B. Syslog
- C. Regex
- D. JSON
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is D. Syslog . The sample log follows classic syslog structure: a syslog-style timestamp, hostname, process name with PID, and message body. CrowdStrike's LogScale Collector documentation includes Syslog as a source/parser context for logs of this format, making Syslog the appropriate default parser choice here.
NEW QUESTION # 51
You want a Next-Gen SIEM dashboard to update automatically when new data is available.
Which action would you take?
- A. Change the "Relative Time Range" interval to 1 millisecond ago
- B. Change the "Fixed Time Range" to the current date
- C. Toggle the "Live" button to on
- D. Change the "Start Time" interval to 1 hour
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is A . CrowdStrike LogScale documentation says the Live checkbox controls whether dashboard widget queries run as live or static queries. When enabled, the dashboard continuously updates with real-time data , which is exactly what the question asks for.
NEW QUESTION # 52
You have been tasked with parsing the following space-delimited log:
2025-06-03 12:13:07 johndoe 192.168.5.15 login
The log source data is guaranteed to always be in the same order.
Which function can parse this log?
- A. parseCsv()
- B. parseJson()
- C. parseCEF()
- D. parseFixedWidth()
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. parseCsv() .
CrowdStrike LogScale documentation for parseCsv() states that the function supports a configurable delimiter parameter, and it is used to split a field into named columns. Because this log is space-delimited and the values are always in the same order, parseCsv() is the appropriate parser function by specifying a space as the delimiter and naming the columns in order.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* A. parseCEF() is for CEF-formatted logs, which this event is not.
* B. parseJson() is for JSON, and this event is plain text.
* D. parseFixedWidth() is meant for logs where each field occupies a strict character width.
CrowdStrike's docs describe it as valuable when data must maintain strict positional formatting and defined field lengths. This question only guarantees field order , not fixed character widths, so parseFixedWidth() is not the best match.
NEW QUESTION # 53
What is true about first-party data from the Falcon platform and its integration into Next-Gen SIEM?
- A. It is instantly accessible within Next-Gen SIEM
- B. First-party data requires a log collector installation
- C. It is quickly ingested to Next-Gen SIEM via a third-party integration
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. It is instantly accessible within Next-Gen SIEM .
CrowdStrike states that Falcon Next-Gen SIEM provides instant availability of first-party data , including native CrowdStrike telemetry such as endpoint, cloud, and identity data. This means first-party Falcon data does not require a separate onboarding step like third-party sources often do.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A is incorrect because first-party Falcon telemetry does not require a separate log collector installation to become available inside the platform. B is incorrect because the question is about first-party data, not third- party integration. CrowdStrike distinguishes native Falcon telemetry from externally integrated log sources.
NEW QUESTION # 54
Which Falcon LogScale Collector mode keeps the log source configuration stored locally on the collector host instead of centrally in Fleet Management?
- A. collectorOnly
- B. central
- C. localConfig
- D. full
Answer: C
Explanation:
In Fleet Management enrollment, localConfig keeps the collector's source configuration stored and managed locally on the host. By contrast, full mode stores and manages the configuration centrally in Next-Gen SIEM / Fleet Management. This distinction is important when choosing between centralized and host-local administration.
NEW QUESTION # 55
Which two tags are compliant with the CrowdStrike Parsing Standard (CPS)?
- A. #event.type and #event.kind
- B. #observer.type and #event.kind
- C. #observer.type and #vendor.name
- D. #vendor.name and #event.type
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. #observer.type and #event.kind .
CrowdStrike's CPS migration documentation lists the CPS-compliant parser tags, including #event.dataset ,
#event.kind , #event.module , and #observer.type . Since both #observer.type and #event.kind are explicitly listed, option C is the correct pair.
Why the other options are incorrect:
The documentation lists #Vendor as a tag, not #vendor.name , and it does not list #event.type among the CPS parser tags in the tag list. That makes options A, B, and D incorrect.
NEW QUESTION # 56
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