ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
What is the default Istio load balancing algorithm?
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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ROUND_ROBIN
ROUND_ROBIN is the default load balancing strategy in Istio.
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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ROUND_ROBIN
Why this is correct
ROUND_ROBIN is the default load balancing algorithm.
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RANDOM
Why it's wrong here
RANDOM is an alternative strategy but not the default.
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PASSTHROUGH
Why it's wrong here
PASSTHROUGH is not a load balancing strategy.
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LEAST_CONN
Why it's wrong here
LEAST_CONN is an alternative strategy but not the default.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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