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F5 Networks F5CAB3 Exam - Topic 1 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's F5CAB3 exam
Question #: 5
Topic #: 1
[All F5CAB3 Questions]

All pool members are online. All other virtual server settings are at default.

What might alter the load balancing behavior? (Choose one answer)

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Suggested Answer: D

By default, BIG-IP load balancing algorithms (such as Round Robin) distribute connections evenly across all available pool members. However, persistence profiles override normal load balancing decisions by forcing subsequent connections from a client to be sent to the same pool member.

According to the BIG-IP Administration: Data Plane Configuration documentation:

Persistence creates a client-to-server mapping that is honored before load balancing algorithms are applied.

When persistence is enabled, BIG-IP may repeatedly select the same pool member even if others are available.

This directly alters load balancing behavior.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A . Adding a OneConnect profile

OneConnect optimizes server-side TCP connections but does not change which pool member is selected.

B . Enabling SNAT automap

SNAT affects source address translation, not pool member selection.

C . Enabling a fallback host in the HTTP profile

A fallback host is only used when no pool members are available.

Correct Resolution:

Adding a persistence profile alters load balancing behavior by maintaining client affinity to a specific pool member.


by Steffanie at Jan 24, 2026, 03:23 PM

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Maile
15 hours ago
Adding a OneConnect profile can change how connections are handled.
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Graciela
6 days ago
Haha, I bet the exam writer was trying to trick us with those other options. Nice try!
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Curt
11 days ago
Enabling SNAT automap is the way to go. Easy peasy!
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Gracie
16 days ago
Hmm, I was thinking option D, but SNAT automap makes more sense.
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Cheryll
21 days ago
I agree, SNAT automap is the way to go here.
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Rory
26 days ago
Option B is the correct answer. Enabling SNAT automap will alter the load balancing behavior.
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Amina
1 month ago
I’m leaning towards enabling a fallback host in the HTTP profile, but I’m not confident if that really alters load balancing behavior.
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Marcos
1 month ago
I feel like we had a practice question about persistence profiles and their impact on load balancing. Could that be the answer?
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Terrilyn
2 months ago
I think enabling SNAT automap might change how traffic is routed, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Kate
2 months ago
I remember discussing OneConnect profiles in class, but I'm not entirely sure how they affect load balancing.
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Dorothea
2 months ago
Enabling a fallback host in the HTTP profile - that's an interesting option. I'll make sure to consider that as a possibility.
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Karina
3 months ago
Adding a OneConnect profile seems like it could potentially impact the load balancing, but I'll need to double-check the details on that.
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Shawn
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if enabling SNAT automap would affect the load balancing or not.
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Ula
3 months ago
Okay, let's see. I think adding a persistence profile might change the load balancing behavior, but I'm not totally sure.
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Sharen
3 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different load balancing options carefully.
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