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Which Tanium module provides visibility into application and software usage patterns on endpoints?

Tanium Reveal

Tanium Asset with software usage tracking

Tanium Discover

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Key Facts: TCA Exam

~60

Exam Questions

Tanium

70%

Passing Score

Tanium

90 min

Exam Duration

Tanium

$200

Exam Fee

Tanium

2 years

Certification Validity

Tanium

Tanium Modules Covered

Comply, Patch, Deploy, Threat Response, Asset, Discover

The TCA exam has approximately 60 questions in 90 minutes with a 70% passing score. Key domains: platform administration and RBAC, compliance and vulnerability management (Comply), patch and deploy management, threat response and asset inventory, and Discover and integrations. Costs $200 USD, valid 2 years. TCO is recommended prerequisite.

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1What is the primary function of the Tanium Comply module?

A.Deploy software packages to endpoints

B.Assess endpoint configurations against security compliance benchmarks such as CIS and STIG

C.Monitor network traffic for policy violations

D.Manage Tanium license seat assignments

Explanation: Tanium Comply evaluates endpoint configurations against security benchmarks (CIS, DISA STIG, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) and reports compliance posture, identifying misconfigurations that need remediation.

2The Tanium Discover module is primarily used for which purpose?

A.Identifying and inventorying unmanaged devices on the network

B.Managing software compliance on Windows servers

C.Collecting endpoint performance telemetry

D.Deploying OS images to new endpoints

Explanation: Tanium Discover scans the network to identify unmanaged devices (endpoints without a Tanium Client), providing visibility into rogue or unknown assets that are outside management control.

3What is the purpose of the Tanium Patch module?

A.Scan the network for unpatched systems only

B.Manage the full lifecycle of OS and third-party software patching across the endpoint fleet

C.Monitor patch compliance against CIS benchmarks

D.Deploy configuration scripts for zero-trust access enforcement

Explanation: Tanium Patch manages the complete patching lifecycle: scanning for missing patches, testing in pilot groups, approving patches, deploying to endpoints, and verifying successful installation.

4Which Tanium module enables software deployment, including application install, update, and removal?

A.Tanium Comply

B.Tanium Deploy

C.Tanium Asset

D.Tanium Performance

Explanation: Tanium Deploy manages application deployment workflows including installing, updating, and removing software across the managed endpoint fleet with targeting and scheduling controls.

5What is the Tanium Threat Response module primarily designed to do?

A.Manage OS patch deployment workflows

B.Provide endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities including behavioral detection, live response, and incident investigation

C.Perform network device configuration compliance checks

D.Manage Tanium role-based access control policies

Explanation: Tanium Threat Response is the EDR module, providing real-time behavioral threat detection using Signals, live endpoint response capabilities, process timeline analysis, and integration with threat intelligence.

6Which Tanium module provides a comprehensive IT asset inventory including hardware specs, software, and lifecycle data?

A.Tanium Discover

B.Tanium Asset

C.Tanium Comply

D.Tanium Deploy

Explanation: Tanium Asset aggregates hardware inventory (model, memory, CPU, serial), software inventory, and lifecycle data (warranty, lease) into a unified CMDB-quality asset repository.

7What is the Tanium Reveal module used for?

A.Reveal real-time CPU performance bottlenecks

B.Discover and classify sensitive data at rest on endpoints (PII, PCI, PHI, credentials)

C.Reveal unmanaged network devices through passive scanning

D.Reveal the chain topology of the Tanium Client network

Explanation: Tanium Reveal scans endpoint file systems to discover and classify sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and healthcare information, helping organizations manage data exposure risk.

8What does the Tanium Performance module provide?

A.Deployment scheduling for software packages

B.Real-time and historical monitoring of endpoint resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk I/O, process performance)

C.Network bandwidth usage monitoring between Tanium Zone Servers

D.Tanium Server cluster performance load balancing

Explanation: Tanium Performance provides real-time and historical metrics on endpoint resource consumption including CPU, memory, disk I/O, and process-level performance, enabling operational monitoring and troubleshooting.

9In Tanium platform configuration, what is the purpose of setting the 'Tanium Server Communication Port'?

A.Define the web browser port for the Tanium Console

B.Configure the port on which Tanium Clients communicate with the Tanium Server (default 17472)

C.Set the port for Tanium Zone Server management

D.Define the LDAP port for Active Directory integration

Explanation: The Tanium Server Communication Port (default 17472) is the TCP port on which Tanium Clients establish communication with the Tanium Server for question/answer and package delivery traffic.

10Which Tanium platform configuration controls how frequently the Tanium Client checks in with the server during normal operation?

A.Reissue Seconds on Saved Questions

B.Client Heartbeat Interval (leader poll period) in the Client configuration

C.Action Expiry setting

D.Zone Server poll frequency

Explanation: The Client Heartbeat Interval (or leader poll period) defines how frequently the Tanium Client communicates with its chain leader and the server, balancing responsiveness against network load.

About the TCA Exam

The Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA) exam validates advanced skills in administering the full Tanium platform and all major modules. It covers platform administration, RBAC and content set design, Tanium Comply for compliance management, Tanium Patch for patch management, Tanium Deploy for software distribution, Tanium Threat Response for incident investigation, Tanium Asset for inventory, and Tanium Discover for unmanaged endpoint detection.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$200 (Tanium)

TCA Exam Content Outline

25%

Tanium Platform Administration

Tanium Server administration, user and group management, RBAC, content set design, module installation and upgrades, health checks

20%

Compliance & Vulnerability Management

Tanium Comply, CIS benchmark compliance, DISA STIG, vulnerability scanning, remediation workflows, compliance reporting

20%

Patch & Software Deploy

Tanium Patch (patch rings, approval workflows, maintenance windows, emergency patching), Tanium Deploy (software packages, distribution)

20%

Threat Response & Asset

Tanium Threat Response (live response, process and file investigation, IOC-based hunting, signal management), Tanium Asset (hardware/software inventory)

15%

Discover & Integrations

Tanium Discover for unmanaged endpoint detection, Tanium Connect for SIEM/ITSM/ticketing integrations, reporting and dashboards

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: 90 minutes
Exam fee: $200

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TCA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Understand patch ring design principles and how to minimize deployment risk

2Know the Comply workflow: benchmark import → scan → identify gaps → remediate → verify

3Study Threat Response signal types and how IOC-based hunting works in the platform

4Learn Tanium Connect configuration: destinations, connection types, and scheduling

5Understand the difference between Tanium Asset inventory and real-time sensor queries

6Know Discover scanning modes and how unmanaged endpoints are identified and enrolled

7Practice RBAC design: know how content sets, personas, and roles interact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a patch ring in Tanium Patch?

Patch rings are phased deployment groups used to control the rollout of patches across the environment. A typical ring structure starts with a test group (Ring 0), then pilots (Ring 1), broader users (Ring 2), and finally all endpoints (Ring 3). Rings reduce the risk of widespread disruption from faulty patches.

What does Tanium Threat Response do?

Tanium Threat Response enables security analysts to perform live investigations on endpoints at scale. It provides live response (remote shell, process/file analysis), IOC-based threat hunting using signals, event recording (process creation, network connections, file modifications), and integrations with SIEM platforms.

What is Tanium Discover used for?

Tanium Discover identifies endpoints on the network that do not have the Tanium client installed (unmanaged endpoints). It uses network scanning from existing Tanium endpoints to find devices, tag them, and enable deployment of the Tanium client to bring them under management.

What is Tanium Connect?

Tanium Connect enables integration of Tanium data with external systems such as SIEMs (Splunk, QRadar), ITSM platforms (ServiceNow), and log management tools. It can forward Tanium event data, compliance results, and asset inventory to these external platforms on a schedule or in real time.

How does Tanium Asset differ from basic sensor queries?

Tanium Asset provides persistent, structured hardware and software inventory by collecting sensor data on a schedule and storing it in a normalized database. Unlike one-time sensor queries, Asset maintains historical records, tracks changes over time, and enables reporting and integration with CMDB platforms.