NSE7_SDW System Configuration And Setup Practice Question
What is the impact of checking the 'Interface Preference' box in an SD-WAN rule?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It overrides the SLA strategy selection.
Interface preference forces the rule to prioritize specific interfaces over others, even if SLA metrics might suggest otherwise.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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It overrides the SLA strategy selection.
Why this is correct
It forces traffic to preferred interfaces.
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It enables failover to the default gateway.
Why it's wrong here
Failover is handled by standard SD-WAN logic.
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It enables load balancing across interfaces.
Why it's wrong here
Load balancing is a different strategy.
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It increases the probe frequency.
Why it's wrong here
Probe frequency is set in SLA settings.
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