SD-WAN-Engineer Deployment And Configuration Practice Question
A branch office requires local breakout for SaaS traffic. How do you configure the policy to ensure this traffic does not traverse the data center?
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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Configure a destination-based policy with a Local Breakout action
The destination-based policy for direct internet access (DIA) ensures local traffic exits locally.
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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Set the VRF to global
Why it's wrong here
VRF choice does not dictate breakout behavior.
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Apply a hub-and-spoke routing policy
Why it's wrong here
This would force traffic back to the hub.
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Configure a destination-based policy with a Local Breakout action
Why this is correct
Local breakout action directs traffic to the local WAN interface.
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Enable NAT on the WAN interface
Why it's wrong here
NAT is required but does not handle the routing logic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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