1Z0-1072-26 Networking Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a connection to a database instance in a private subnet. You need to verify if security list rules are blocking incoming traffic to port 1521. Which tool in OCI can you use to test reachability between an application instance and the database instance?
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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OCI Network Path Analyzer
OCI Network Path Analyzer is a diagnostic tool that analyzes network reachability between two endpoints in your VCN, checking route tables, security lists, and NSGs to determine if traffic can flow.
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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NAT Gateway packet tracer
Why it's wrong here
NAT Gateways do not have a packet tracer utility.
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OCI Network Path Analyzer
Why this is correct
Network Path Analyzer simulates packet traversal and checks security lists and route tables for reachability issues.
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OCI Load Balancer health check
Why it's wrong here
Load balancer health checks only probe backend sets attached to the load balancer.
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Service Gateway connectivity tester
Why it's wrong here
Service Gateways route to Oracle services and do not provide a path analyzer tool.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Oracle exam blueprint
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