NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
A administrator needs to route traffic to an internal network via a tunnel. Where is the static route configured?
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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Virtual Router
Static routes for tunnel traffic are configured in the Virtual Router associated with the tunnel interface.
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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Tunnel Interface settings
Why it's wrong here
Tunnel settings define the tunnel, not the routes pointing to it.
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Zone settings
Why it's wrong here
Zones are for security segmentation.
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Security Policy
Why it's wrong here
Policies permit traffic, they do not dictate routing.
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Virtual Router
Why this is correct
The VR handles routing logic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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