SD-WAN-Engineer Unified SASE Practice Question
An administrator needs to exclude specific traffic from being inspected by Prisma Access in a Unified SASE environment. Where is this defined?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the Prisma SD-WAN Application Policy
This is defined in the Application Steering Policy by selecting a different path (e.g., direct internet) for the specific app.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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In the ION device firmware settings
Why it's wrong here
Firmware doesn't control steering logic.
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In the Cloud Identity Engine
Why it's wrong here
CIE doesn't control steering.
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Inside the Prisma Access Security Policy
Why it's wrong here
Security policy decides what to do if traffic arrives; steering decides if it gets there.
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In the Prisma SD-WAN Application Policy
Why this is correct
The steering policy dictates the path, which determines whether traffic is sent to the cloud.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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