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Key Facts: Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer Exam

80

Exam Questions

Multiple-choice format

90 min

Time Limit

Pearson VUE delivery

860

Passing Score

On 300-1000 scale

$250

Exam Fee

USD per attempt

2 yrs

Validity

Palo Alto Networks certification

In-person

Test Delivery

Online proctoring ended Aug 1, 2025

The Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer (SD-WAN-Engineer) is a Specialist-level credential delivered by Pearson VUE for $250 USD. The exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, with a passing score of 860 on a 300-1000 scaled scale. Domains cover Planning and Design (24%), Deployment and Configuration (~25%), Operations and Monitoring (~20%), Unified SASE Integration (~15%), and Troubleshooting (~16%). Recommended training is EDU-238 (Prisma SD-WAN: Design and Operation). Since August 1, 2025 the exam is delivered in person only - online proctoring has been discontinued. The credential is valid for 2 years.

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1Which three components make up the core of the Prisma SD-WAN solution architecture?
A.ION devices, Controller, and Portal
B.Panorama, NGFW, and ION devices
C.Prisma Access, Strata Cloud Manager, and ION devices
D.AppFabric, Panorama, and DNS Security service
Explanation: Prisma SD-WAN (formerly CloudGenix) is built on three core components: the ION devices that sit at branches, data centers, and large campuses as the data plane; the cloud-delivered Controller that is the single source of truth for configuration, policy, and topology; and the Portal/UI that administrators use to provision, monitor, and troubleshoot the network.
2Which Prisma SD-WAN ION model is purpose-built for an enterprise small branch with integrated 5G as a primary or backup WAN transport?
A.ION 9200
B.ION 5200
C.ION 1200
D.ION 7000
Explanation: The ION 1200 is the next-generation small-branch ION that ships with integrated 4G or 5G cellular access. It allows organizations to use cellular as a primary WAN for ATMs/kiosks or as a backup link for resilience without adding a separate cellular gateway.
3An architect is sizing IONs for a multigigabit data center site that needs 10 GE SFP+ uplinks and the highest VPN scale in the portfolio. Which model should be selected?
A.ION 1200-S
B.ION 3200H
C.ION 9200
D.ION 3200
Explanation: The ION 9200 is positioned for multigigabit remote office, data center, and large campus deployments. It offers the highest VPN scale (around 5,500 tunnels) in the current portfolio along with 10 GE SFP+ ports and redundant 450 W power supplies.
4A retail chain plans to extend SD-Branch capabilities (integrated PoE switching for IP phones, cameras, and APs) at small stores without deploying a separate switch. Which ION best fits?
A.ION 9200
B.ION 1200-S
C.ION 7000
D.ION 5200
Explanation: The ION 1200-S extends SD-Branch capabilities to the LAN by integrating L2 switching and PoE/PoE+/PoE++ ports, allowing IP phones, cameras, and access points to be powered directly from the ION without a separate access switch.
5Which ION variant is designed for environments that operate in extended (industrial) temperature ranges?
A.ION 3200H
B.ION 1200
C.ION 9200
D.ION 5200
Explanation: The ION 3200H is the temperature-hardened version of the ION 3200, intended for small branches or DC equipment closets that operate in extended temperature environments (for example, industrial sites, kiosks, or non-air-conditioned spaces).
6Which statement best describes Prisma SD-WAN's app-defined fabric (AppFabric)?
A.An L3 packet-based fabric that selects paths using DSCP markings only
B.An application-aware overlay that classifies and steers traffic from L3 through L7
C.A passive monitoring overlay with no path control
D.An MPLS-only fabric that requires private circuits between sites
Explanation: Prisma SD-WAN's AppFabric is an app-defined overlay that identifies and classifies applications from L3 through L7 and steers each application according to its business intent and SLA requirements. This contrasts with legacy SD-WAN that relies primarily on L3/L4 information.
7What is the purpose of the AppDef (application definitions) database in Prisma SD-WAN?
A.It stores per-tenant TLS certificates
B.It contains application signatures and metadata used by IONs to identify and classify traffic
C.It is a NetFlow exporter configuration
D.It is the local DHCP server database on each ION
Explanation: AppDef is the application definitions database that is downloaded to ION devices and used to identify and classify applications at L3-L7. The Controller distributes signed AppDef updates so that IONs can recognize new and changed applications.
8Which Prisma SD-WAN object represents flow-level context (such as the originating site, transport, and circuit category) used by performance and path policies?
A.AppDef
B.AppContext
C.BGP communities
D.QoS DSCP class
Explanation: AppContext provides the rich contextual metadata about flows - source/destination site, circuit category, path type, transport, and application identity - that performance, path, and security policies match against to make per-flow steering decisions.
9An engineer is planning device licensing for a new branch with two internet circuits and one MPLS circuit. Which Prisma SD-WAN concept primarily drives the licensing tier needed at the site?
A.Number of users on the LAN
B.Aggregate WAN throughput / bandwidth and the ION model deployed
C.Number of DNS servers configured
D.Number of static routes
Explanation: Prisma SD-WAN bandwidth and device licensing are tied to the aggregate WAN throughput and the ION hardware/software model deployed at the site. Higher-capacity sites use larger IONs and a corresponding bandwidth tier.
10When designing a Prisma SD-WAN data center (DC) site, which capability differentiates a DC site from a branch site in the configuration model?
A.DC sites cannot run zone-based firewall policies
B.DC sites act as VPN hubs/spokes and host services consumed by branches over the AppFabric
C.DC sites must use only MPLS circuits
D.DC sites are always single-homed and cannot use redundant IONs
Explanation: DC sites in Prisma SD-WAN are designed to terminate branch VPNs and to host enterprise services that branches consume via the AppFabric. They typically use higher-scale ION models and can pair IONs for high availability.

About the Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer Exam

The Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer (SD-WAN-Engineer) is a Specialist-level certification that validates the knowledge and skills required to plan, deploy, configure, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Prisma SD-WAN environments. Candidates are tested on Prisma SD-WAN architecture (ION devices, Controller, Portal, AppFabric), pre-deployment planning and design, deployment and configuration of sites/circuits/policies, ongoing operations and monitoring (including AIOps and reporting), unified SASE integration with Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager, and advanced troubleshooting workflows.

Assessment

80 multiple-choice questions across five domains: Planning and Design (24%), Deployment and Configuration (~25%), Operations and Monitoring (~20%), Unified SASE Integration (~15%), and Troubleshooting (~16%)

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

860 on a 300-1000 scaled score

Exam Fee

$250 USD (Palo Alto Networks / Pearson VUE)

Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer Exam Content Outline

24%

Planning and Design

ION device selection across the 1200/1200-S/3200/3200H/5200/7000/9200 (and virtual ION) portfolio, bandwidth planning, device licensing tiers, network architecture assessment, DC config and DC interconnect, branch (gateway) design, security/segmentation requirements, and the Prisma SD-WAN planning process

25%

Deployment and Configuration

ION device deployment with ZTP and serial-number claim, controller and portal workflows, sites and circuits (private MPLS, internet, LTE/5G), path and performance policy, NAT, BGP peer authentication, zone-based security, CloudBlades, NTP/Syslog/IPFIX/SNMP, and ION software upgrade

20%

Operations and Monitoring

Top Applications and application visibility, performance monitoring (latency, loss, jitter, MOS, UDP-TRT for DNS), AIOps trend analysis, scheduled SD-WAN reports and dashboards, IPFIX/Syslog telemetry, and path quality views

15%

Unified SASE Integration

Integration with Prisma Access via the Prisma Access for Networks (Cloud Managed) and (Managed by Panorama) CloudBlades, Service Connections, Aggregate Bandwidth licensing, same-TSG requirements, Strata Cloud Manager unified management, and third-party SSE (Zscaler) CloudBlades

16%

Troubleshooting

ZTP and controller connectivity, IPsec and BFD path liveness, Monitor Rule and Flow browser for policy validation, support bundle generation from the toolkit, log analysis, and CloudBlade-managed tunnel recovery (including Equinix Network Edge vION replacement)

How to Pass the Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 860 on a 300-1000 scaled score
  • Assessment: 80 multiple-choice questions across five domains: Planning and Design (24%), Deployment and Configuration (~25%), Operations and Monitoring (~20%), Unified SASE Integration (~15%), and Troubleshooting (~16%)
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: $250 USD

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the ION portfolio map: 1200 (small branch with 4G/5G), 1200-S (small branch with PoE switching), 3200/3200H (small branch / DC, hardened variant), 5200 (large branch / DC), 9200 (multigigabit DC / large campus), plus virtual IONs - sizing questions are common
2Master the Prisma SD-WAN policy stack model: Path Policy expresses preferred/secondary paths per app, Performance Policy expresses SLAs (latency, loss, jitter, MOS, UDP-TRT) and actions (Move Flows, FEC, Packet Duplication, Visibility, Incident)
3Learn the ZTP fundamentals: claim by serial number, controller/Internet 1 port set for DHCP, internet + DNS reachability required, and the Controller LED green confirms successful onboarding on small models
4Drill the SASE integration requirements for Prisma Access: same TSG for SD-WAN and Prisma Access (Cloud Managed), Aggregate Bandwidth licensing per compute location, and ION software 5.6.X+ for native onboarding
5Practice with the Flow browser and Monitor Rule on ZBFW to validate policy intent - and remember the rule that CloudBlade-generated configs must never be edited manually
6Review CLI 'dump' commands (dump cgnxinfra status, dump controller status, dump appdef config/version, dump bfd status) and where each fits in a troubleshooting workflow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer (SD-WAN-Engineer) exam?

The Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer is a Specialist-level certification that validates the ability to plan, deploy, configure, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Prisma SD-WAN. The exam covers Prisma SD-WAN architecture (ION devices, Controller, Portal, AppFabric, AppContext, AppDef), pre-deployment planning, deployment and policy configuration, ongoing operations, unified SASE integration with Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager, and advanced troubleshooting.

How many questions are on the SD-WAN Engineer exam and what is the passing score?

The exam has 80 multiple-choice questions delivered in 90 minutes. The passing score is 860 on a 300-1000 scaled score. Domains are weighted approximately Planning and Design 24%, Deployment and Configuration 25%, Operations and Monitoring 20%, Unified SASE Integration 15%, and Troubleshooting 16%.

How much does the Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer exam cost and where is it delivered?

The exam fee is $250 USD per attempt and is delivered through Pearson VUE. Since August 1, 2025, Palo Alto Networks delivers this exam in person only at Pearson VUE testing centers - online proctoring is no longer available.

How long is the Palo Alto SD-WAN Engineer credential valid?

The Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer credential is valid for 2 years from the date you pass the exam. To maintain certification, you must recertify by retaking the current SD-WAN Engineer exam (or earning a higher Palo Alto Networks credential that supersedes it) before the expiration date.

What training does Palo Alto recommend for the SD-WAN Engineer exam?

Palo Alto recommends EDU-238: Prisma SD-WAN Design and Operation, a 5-day instructor-led course offered by Authorized Training Partners (ATPs), along with the SD-WAN Engineer digital learning path. Hands-on familiarity with the Prisma SD-WAN portal/Strata Cloud Manager, ION CLI, and Prisma Access integration is strongly recommended.

What ION devices and topics should I focus on?

Focus on the Prisma SD-WAN ION portfolio - ION 1200 and 1200-S small branch (with integrated 4G/5G and PoE switching), ION 3200/3200H (small branch / DC and temperature-hardened), ION 5200 (large branch / DC), ION 9200 (multigigabit DC and large campus), and virtual IONs (3102V/3104V/3108V/7108V) - plus AppFabric, AppContext, AppDef, ZTP via the controller/Internet 1 port, claim by serial number, ZBFW with simplified zones, Path and Performance Policy (Move Flows, FEC, Packet Duplication, MOS, UDP-TRT), CloudBlades, and Prisma Access integration via Aggregate Bandwidth in the same TSG.

How is this exam different from the PCNSE?

PCNSE focuses on Strata NGFW design and operations, while the SD-WAN Engineer exam focuses on the Prisma SD-WAN access fabric. Many candidates pursue both: PCNSE establishes NGFW depth, and SD-WAN Engineer validates SD-WAN/SASE access. Together they map to a converged SASE practitioner profile.