ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
You have multiple VirtualServices for the same host. How does Istio determine which one to use?
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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Istio merges them
Istio merges them based on the configuration logic, but you should avoid duplicate rules to prevent unpredictable behavior.
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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Istio merges them
Why this is correct
Istio merges routes for the same host.
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Alphabetical order
Why it's wrong here
Not based on name.
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The one in the default namespace
Why it's wrong here
Not based on namespace.
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The latest one applied
Why it's wrong here
Not based on time.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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