SD-WAN-Engineer Troubleshooting Practice Question
A specific branch is failing to steer traffic via the preferred ISP despite a defined Path Policy. What is the most likely cause?
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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Incorrect application identification
Application definitions often rely on IP ranges or DSCP tags that may not match if traffic is incorrectly identified.
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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Incorrect application identification
Why this is correct
If the app is misidentified, the policy engine will not apply the intended path rule.
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License expiry
Why it's wrong here
Licenses typically affect throughput or security, not path selection.
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Restart the WAN interface
Why it's wrong here
This does not address the identification issue.
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Controller outage
Why it's wrong here
If the controller was down, all sites would have policy issues.
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BGP cost is too high
Why it's wrong here
BGP cost impacts routing, but path policies override standard routing tables.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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