NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question
An administrator wants to verify which SD-WAN member is currently being used for a specific traffic flow. Which command should they use on the FortiGate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse health-check or member status commands with session-specific member selection; only the session command shows the actual member used for a flow.
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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diagnose sys sdwan session
The command 'diagnose sys sdwan session' shows active sessions that are being processed by SD-WAN rules, including the chosen member. It is the most direct way to verify which SD-WAN member is used for a specific flow.
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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diagnose sys sdwan health-check
Why it's wrong here
This command shows the health check results for SD-WAN members, including latency and jitter, but it does not indicate the member chosen for a particular session. It is used for monitoring SLA status, not flow routing.
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diagnose sys sdwan session
Why this is correct
This command displays active sessions that are being handled by SD-WAN, including the selected member for each session. It provides a clear view of which SD-WAN member is used for specific traffic flows, helping troubleshoot steering decisions.
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diagnose sys session list
Why it's wrong here
This command lists all active sessions and includes details such as source and destination, but it does not explicitly show the SD-WAN member selected for each session. It may show the outgoing interface, but that is not specific to SD-WAN member selection.
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diagnose sys sdwan member
Why it's wrong here
This command displays the status of SD-WAN members, such as their health and SLA status, but it does not show which member is used for a specific traffic flow. To see per-flow member selection, a different command is needed.
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