SD-WAN-Engineer Troubleshooting Practice Question
A branch is failing to load-balance traffic across two ISPs. Both are active. Which setting controls the load-balancing algorithm?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Path Selection Policy
The Path Selection policy defines how traffic is distributed across available paths.
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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NAT Policy
Why it's wrong here
Handles address translation.
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Path Selection Policy
Why this is correct
This policy determines load-balancing and path preference.
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Interface Bandwidth Settings
Why it's wrong here
These define capacity, not load-balancing logic.
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QoS Policy
Why it's wrong here
Defines prioritization, not path distribution.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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