SD-WAN-Engineer Deployment And Configuration Practice Question
You are configuring a path policy to prioritize VoIP traffic. Which specific metric should you leverage to ensure the best call quality when multiple paths are available?
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 performance metric
Jitter and latency are critical for voice; the policy uses performance metrics to steer traffic dynamically.
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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DSCP marking
Why it's wrong here
DSCP is for QoS prioritization, not path selection decision-making.
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Bandwidth consumption
Why it's wrong here
Bandwidth limits do not account for real-time path quality.
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Source IP address
Why it's wrong here
This is for traffic identification, not path selection.
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Path performance metric
Why this is correct
Performance metrics monitor latency, jitter, and loss to steer traffic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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