SD-WAN-Engineer Troubleshooting Practice Question
Which mechanism would explain why traffic is taking a sub-optimal path despite a policy favoring a different link?
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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Path health failure
If the preferred path fails the path-health check, the ION will automatically fail over to a sub-optimal path.
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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BGP route dampening
Why it's wrong here
Rarely causes path issues in standard deployments.
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QoS policy override
Why it's wrong here
QoS does not control path selection.
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Duplicate IP address
Why it's wrong here
Would cause broader network instability.
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Path health failure
Why this is correct
Failover occurs automatically when the preferred path is deemed unhealthy.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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