SD-WAN-Engineer Deployment And Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO factors are used by Prisma SD-WAN to determine the health of a WAN path?
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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Packet loss
The SD-WAN engine monitors latency and loss to calculate path quality.
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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Physical cable color
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Power supply status
Why it's wrong here
Not a WAN path health metric.
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ISP name
Why it's wrong here
ISP name does not indicate path quality.
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Packet loss
Why this is correct
Loss is a primary performance metric.
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Latency
Why this is correct
Latency is a primary performance metric.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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