SD-WAN-Engineer Troubleshooting Practice Question
Which THREE methods can be used to troubleshoot application identification issues?
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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Perform a Packet Capture
Packet captures, flow monitoring, and testing with specific traffic generators help verify identification.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Perform a Packet Capture
Why this is correct
Deep inspection confirms the application signature.
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Review application signatures in the orchestrator
Why this is correct
Ensures the latest signatures are active.
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Check the BGP table
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to app identification.
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Reboot the router
Why it's wrong here
Unlikely to resolve identification logic issues.
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Check the Flow Monitor
Why this is correct
Shows the identified application for sessions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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