300-415 Question #5: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Centralized policy. Application-aware routing policies are configured as part of a centralized policy within the Cisco SD-WAN solution.

Policies

Question

Which policy configures an application-aware routing policy under Configuration > Policies?

Options

AData policy
BCentralized policy
CLocalized policy
DControl policy

Explanation

Application-aware routing policies are configured as part of a centralized policy within the Cisco SD-WAN solution.

Common mistakes.

A. Data policies are usually for localized traffic shaping, filtering, or service chaining, not directly for application-aware routing that influences path selection globally.
C. Localized policies are applied directly on a WAN Edge device for site-specific functions, not for overlay-wide application-aware routing.
D. Control policies primarily affect routing updates and topology, not directly application-aware routing decisions based on performance metrics.

Concept tested. SD-WAN application-aware routing policy type

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sdwan/configuration/sdwan-xe-gs-book/sdwan-xe-gs-book_chapter_0100.html#wp1067201633

Topics

#SD-WAN Policies#Application-aware Routing#Centralized Policies

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