FORTINET-NSE7-SPECIALTY Nse7 SD Wan System Configuration And Setup Practice Question
When configuring an SD-WAN rule, what is the purpose of the 'Source' address field?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To match traffic based on the source IP or user.
The 'Source' field allows you to selectively apply SD-WAN rules based on specific traffic origins, such as a subnet or user group.
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 define the gateway IP for the route.
Why it's wrong here
Gateways are defined in the SD-WAN member settings.
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To force traffic to a specific SD-WAN zone.
Why it's wrong here
Rules point to members or zones, but the source defines the match criteria.
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To determine which ISP the traffic exits through regardless of SLA.
Why it's wrong here
Rules use SLAs to make this determination.
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To match traffic based on the source IP or user.
Why this is correct
This provides granular traffic steering.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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