SD-WAN-Engineer Troubleshooting Practice Question
Which TWO items are checked by the ION device to determine if a WAN path is healthy?
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 path health engine evaluates both packet loss and latency/jitter.
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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Packet loss
Why this is correct
High packet loss triggers a path unhealthy state.
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Device temperature
Why it's wrong here
Temperature is for hardware health, not path health.
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Latency
Why this is correct
Excessive latency is a primary health metric.
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User authentication status
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is separate from path health.
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Local disk space
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to WAN path health.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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