SD-WAN-Engineer Troubleshooting Practice Question
Which feature should you examine if traffic is not being steered based on the application category?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Application Identification Settings
If application identification is failing, the SD-WAN policies cannot match the traffic correctly.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Application Identification Settings
Why this is correct
Ensures the traffic is correctly classified before policy application.
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NAT Settings
Why it's wrong here
NAT affects address translation, not app ID.
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VLAN Configuration
Why it's wrong here
VLANs affect L2 segmentation.
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DHCP Settings
Why it's wrong here
DHCP is for IP assignment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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