ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
What is the function of the 'weight' parameter in a VirtualService route?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To split traffic between multiple destinations
Weight determines the percentage of traffic directed to a specific destination.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To specify the TTL of a request
Why it's wrong here
TTL is not set by weight.
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To split traffic between multiple destinations
Why this is correct
Weight defines the traffic distribution percentage.
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To limit bandwidth usage
Why it's wrong here
Bandwidth is handled by rate limiting policies.
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To set the priority of a rule
Why it's wrong here
Priority is handled by rule order.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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