SD-WAN-Engineer Operations And Monitoring Practice Question
When DCI is implemented via an L3VPN overlay, which OMP attribute is most critical to ensure traffic prefers the direct link over the DCI link for reaching local subnets?
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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TLOC Preference.
OMP TLOC preference is used to influence path selection across different transports and links.
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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Color.
Why it's wrong here
Color helps classify the transport but isn't the primary weight for path selection.
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TLOC Preference.
Why this is correct
Higher TLOC preference ensures the fabric prefers a specific path.
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Site ID.
Why it's wrong here
Site IDs are for identification and loop prevention, not link preference.
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OMP Tag.
Why it's wrong here
Tags are for filtering, not path selection preference.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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