SD-WAN-Engineer Planning And Design Practice Question
Which of these tasks are part of the pre-deployment planning phase for Prisma SD-WAN? (Choose TWO)
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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Validating WAN link connectivity
Assessing current bandwidth usage and identifying critical applications are vital first steps.
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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Negotiating new ISP contracts
Why it's wrong here
Business task, not a technical design task.
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Validating WAN link connectivity
Why this is correct
Ensures the underlying transport is ready.
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Updating the firmware on end-user laptops
Why it's wrong here
Out of scope for SD-WAN.
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Conducting a traffic audit/assessment
Why this is correct
Required for proper policy design.
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Painting the office walls
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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