Hi,
>>If the Xbee is set to either coordinator or end device, can the starter kit still able to read the Xbee module when Test/Query is selected on X-CTU under PC Setting?
Yes, It should be detected. If it's 'Not', try to do an upgrade on it. Please refer this link:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3380P/S: For X-Bee S2, do choose
"XB24-B"