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Free F5 BIG-IP LTM Specialist (301b) Practice Questions & Answers 2026 Part2

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Question #1
An LTM Specialist has just captured trace /var/tmp/trace.cap for site www.example.com while listening on virtual address 10.0.0.1:443 configured on partition Application A. The data payload being captured is SSL encrypted.Which command should the LTM Specialist execute to decrypt the data payload?
A. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
B. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
C. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
D. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
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Correct Answer: B

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Question #2
An LTM Specialist is customizing local traffic logging.Which traffic management OS alert level provides the most detail?
A. Alert
B. Notice
C. Critical
D. Emergency
E. Informational
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Correct Answer: E
Question #3
A web application requires knowledge of the client's true IP address for logging and analysis purposes. Instances of the application that can decode X-Forwarded-For HTTP headers reside in pool_a, while pool_b instances assume the source IP is the true address of the client.Which iRule provides the proper functionality?
A. when HTTP_DATA {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
B. when HTTP_RESPONSE {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
C. when HTTP_REQUEST {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
D. when HTTP_OPEN {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
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Correct Answer: C
Question #4
An LTM Specialist must perform a hot fix installation from the command line.What is the correct procedure to ensure that the installation is successful?
A. mport the hot fix to the /var/shared/images directory check the integrity of the file with an md5 checksum tmsh apply sys software hotfix volume
B. mport the hot fix to the /var/shared/images directory check the integrity of the file with an md5 checksum tmsh install sys software hotfix
C. mport the hot fix to the /shared/images directory check the integrity of the file with an md5 checksum tmsh apply sys software hotfix volume
D. mport the hot fix to the /shared/images directory check the integrity of the file with an md5 checksum tmsh install sys software hotfix
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Correct Answer: D
Question #5
Which two alerting capabilities can be enabled from within an application visibility reporting (AVR) analytics profile? (Choose two.)
A. sFlow
B. SNMP
C. e-mail
D. LCD panel alert
E. high speed logging (HSL)
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Correct Answer: BC
Question #6
An LTM Specialist has set up a custom SNMP alert.Which command line tool should the LTM Specialist use to test the alert?
A. logger
B. logtest
C. testlog
D. snmptest
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Correct Answer: A
Question #7
Which iRule will reject any connection originating from a 10.0.0.0/8 network?
A. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::remote_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
B. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
C. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::client_addr] mask 255
D. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 255
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Correct Answer: C
Question #8
Windows PC clients are connecting to a virtual server over a high-speed, low-latency network with no packet loss.Which built-in client-side TCP profile provides the highest throughput for HTTP downloads?
A. cp
B. cp-legacy
C. cp-lan-optimized
D. cp-wan-optimized
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Correct Answer: C
Question #9
An LTM Specialist is troubleshooting an issue with a new virtual server. When connecting through the virtual server, clients receive the message "The connection was reset" in the browser, although connections directly to the pool member show the application is functioning correctly. ltm pool srv1_https_pool { members { 192.168.2.1:https{ address 192.168.2.1 } } } ltm virtual https_example_vs { destination 192.168.1.155:https ip-protocol tcp mask 255.255.255.255 pool srv1_https_pool profiles { http { } tcp { } } snat automap vlans-disabled } How should the LTM Specialist resolve this issue?
A. AEnable HTTP monitoring on the pool
B. BAdd a ClientSSL profile to the virtual server
C. CDisable SNAT Automap on the virtual server
D. DRemove the HTTP profile from the virtual server
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Correct Answer: D
Question #10
-- Exhibit- -- Exhibit -Refer to the exhibit.A client attempts to connect from a Google Chrome browser to a virtual server on a BIG-IP LTM. The virtual server is SSL Offloaded. When the client connects, the client receives an SSL error. The client receives the same errors when trying Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers.The LTM Specialist does an ssldump on the virtual server and receives the results as per the exhibit.How should this be resolved?
A. et the virtual server to listen on port 443 (HTTPS)
B. djust the SSL key length in the SSL profile to match the minimum required by the client
C. elect the appropriate "SSL Profile (Client)" in the virtual server settings
D. pgrade the client to support the appropriate SSL cipher suite
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Correct Answer: C
Question #11
There is a fault with an LTM device load balanced trading application that resides on directly connected VLAN vlan-301. The application virtual server is 10.0.0.1:80 with trading application backend servers on subnet 192.168.0.0/25. The LTM Specialist wants to save a packet capture with complete payload for external analysis.Which command should the LTM Specialist execute on the LTM device command line interface?
A. tcpdump -vvv -w /var/tmp/trace
B. tcpdump -vvv -s 0 -w /var/tmp/trace
C. tcpdump -vvv -nni vlan-301 -w /var/tmp/trace
D. tcpdump -vvv -s 0 -nni vlan-301 -w /var/tmp/trace
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Correct Answer: D
Question #12
-- Exhibit--- Exhibit -Refer to the exhibit.An LTM Specialist has created a virtual server to load balance traffic to a pool of HTTPS servers. The servers use client certificates for user authentication. The virtual server has clientssl, serverssl, and http profiles enabled. Clients are unable to connect to the application through the virtual server. Clients are able to connect to the application servers directly.What is the root cause of the problem?
A. he application server does NOT see the client certificate due to SSL offload
B. he application server does NOT support 2048-bit keys
C. he clientssl profile is NOT set to require a client certificate
D. he LTM device does NOT trust the issuing CA of the client certificate
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Correct Answer: A
Question #13
An LTM Specialist has installed a hotfix that updated the SCCP firmware package.Which command will ensure that the host subsystem and SCCP reboot?
A. eboot
B. ull_box_reboot
C. hutdown -r now
D. he reboot should be initiated via the HTTPS administration GUI
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Correct Answer: B
Question #14
Windows PC clients are connecting to a virtual server over a high-speed, low-latency network with no packet loss.Which built-in client-side TCP profile provides the highest throughput for HTTP downloads?
A. tcp
B. tcp-legacy
C. tcp-lan-optimized
D. tcp-wan-optimized
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Correct Answer: C
Question #15
A web application requires knowledge of the client's true IP address for logging and analysis purposes. Instances of the application that can decode X-Forwarded-For HTTP headers reside in pool_a, while pool_b instances assume the source IP is the true address of the client.Which iRule provides the proper functionality?
A. hen HTTP_DATA {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
B. hen HTTP_RESPONSE {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b} }
C. hen HTTP_OPEN { if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{ pool pool_a } else { pool pool_b } }
D. hen HTTP_REQUEST { if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{ pool pool_a } else { pool pool_b } }
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Correct Answer: D
Question #16
What is the correct command to reset an LTM device to its default settings?
A. msh reset-all default
B. msh set /sys config defaults
C. msh load /sys config default
D. msh /util bigpipe reset-factory-defaults
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Correct Answer: C
Question #17
A web application requires knowledge of the client's true IP address for logging and analysis purposes. Instances of the application that can decode X-Forwarded-For HTTP headers reside in pool_a, while pool_b instances assume the source IP is the true address of the client.Which iRule provides the proper functionality?
A. when HTTP_DATA {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
B. when HTTP_RESPONSE {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
C. when HTTP_REQUEST {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
D. when HTTP_OPEN {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
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Correct Answer: C
Question #18
The LTM Specialist is in the process of creating a USB boot drive for the purpose of restoring the BIG-IP software to an LTM device. A separate LTM device has been selected for the purpose of creating the USB boot drive. The BIG-IP software ISO has already been uploaded and mounted on the separate LTM device.Which command should the LTM Specialist use to trigger the LTM device to install the BIG-IP software to the USB boot drive?
A. tmsh
B. install
C. mkdisk
D. bigip_software_create
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Correct Answer: C
Question #19
Which iRule will reject any connection originating from a 10.0.0.0/8 network?
A. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::remote_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
B. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
C. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::client_addr] mask 255
D. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 255
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Correct Answer: C
Question #20
A web application requires knowledge of the client's true IP address for logging and analysis purposes. Instances of the application that can decode X-Forwarded-For HTTP headers reside in pool_a, while pool_b instances assume the source IP is the true address of the client.Which iRule provides the proper functionality?
A. when HTTP_DATA {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
B. when HTTP_RESPONSE {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
C. when HTTP_REQUEST {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
D. when HTTP_OPEN {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
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Correct Answer: C
Question #21
Which iRule will reject any connection originating from a 10.0.0.0/8 network?
A. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::remote_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
B. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
C. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::client_addr] mask 255
D. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 255
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Correct Answer: C
Question #22
An LTM Specialist is tasked with ensuring that the syslogs for the LTM device are sent to a remote syslog server.The following is an extract from the config file detailing the node and monitor that the LTM device is using for theremote syslog server:monitor Syslog_15002 { defaults from udp dest *:15002 }node 91.223.45.231 { monitor Syslog_15002 screen RemoteSYSLOG }There seem to be problems communicating with the remote syslog server. However, the pool monitor shows that the remote server is up.The network department has confirmed that there are no firewall rules or networking issues preventing the LTM device fromcommunicating with the syslog server. The department responsible for the remote syslog server indicates that there maybe problems with the syslog server. The LTM Specialist checks the BIG-IP LTM logs for errors relating to the remote syslog server. None are found. The LTM Specialist does a tcpdump:tcpdump -nn port 15002, with the following results: 21:28:36.395543 IP 192.168.100.100.44772 > 91.223.45.231.15002: UDP, length 19 21:28:36.429073 IP 192.168.100.100.39499 > 91.223.45.231.15002: UDP, length 169 21:28:36.430714 IP 192.168.100.100.39499 > 91.223.45.231.15002: UDP, length 181 21:28:36.840524 IP 192.168.100.100.39499 > 91.223.45.231.15002: UDP, length 169 21:28:36.846547 IP 192.168.100.100.39499 > 91.223.45.231.15002: UDP, length 181 21:28:39.886343 IP 192.168.100.100.39499 > 91.223.45.231.15002: UDP, length 144NotE.192.168.100.100 is the self IP of the LTM device.Why are there no errors for the remote syslog server in the log files?
A. he monitor type used is inappropriate
B. he -log option for tcpdump needs to be used
C. hen the remote syslog sever fails, it returns to service before the timeout for the monitor has expired
D. he "verbose" logging option needs to be enabled for the pool
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Correct Answer: A
Question #23
A device on the network is configured with the same IP address as the management address of the active LTM device, causing the management GUI to be inaccessible.Which two methods should the LTM Specialist use to access the LTM device in order to change the management IP address? (Choose two.)
A. Connect via ssh to the AOM IP address
B. Connect via ssh to the management address
C. Connect to the LTM device via serial connection
D. Connect a monitor and keyboard to the LTM device
E. Connect via ssh to the standby unit and connect via ssh across the serial link between the devices
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Correct Answer: AC
Question #24
When re-licensing an LTM device from the command line interface, which tmsh command should theLTM Specialist use to generate the required information to provide on the F5 licensing portal?
A. msh run /util get-dossier
B. msh generate /sys dossier
C. msh list /sys registration-key
D. msh install /sys license registration-key
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Correct Answer: A
Question #25
Which file should be modified to create custom SNMP alerts?
A. /config/alert
B. /etc/alertd/alert
C. /config/user_alert
D. /etc/alertd/user_alert
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Correct Answer: C
Question #26
Which procedure should an LTM Specialist follow to move a configuration from a 1500 to a 1600hardware platform during an upgrade?
A. msh save sys config file filename
B. msh save sys backup file filename
C. msh save sys backup file filename
D. msh save sys config file filename
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Correct Answer: A
Question #27
A device on the network is configured with the same IP address as the management address of theactive LTM device, causing the management GUI to be inaccessible.Which two methods should the LTM Specialist use to access the LTM device in order to change themanagement IP address? (Choose two.)
A. onnect via ssh to the AOM IP address
B. onnect via ssh to the management address
C. onnect to the LTM device via serial connection
D. onnect a monitor and keyboard to the LTM device
E. onnect via ssh to the standby unit and connect via ssh across the serial link between the devices
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Correct Answer: AC
Question #28
-- Exhibit- -- Exhibit -Refer to the exhibits.An LTM Specialist is reconfiguring a virtual server to redirect all clients to HTTPS. Testing reveals that the redirect is functioning incorrectly. As part of the troubleshooting process, the LTM Specialist performs a packet capture.What is the issue?
A. he redirect is sending the client to the incorrect location
B. he virtual server is incorrectly processing the HTTP request
C. he virtual server is missing a clientssl profile
D. he redirect is causing an infinite loop
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Correct Answer: A
Question #29
What is the recommended procedure for upgrading a major TMOS release on a BIG-IP platform?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Correct Answer: C
Question #30
Which procedure should an LTM Specialist follow to move a configuration from a 1500 to a 1600 hardware platform during an upgrade?
A. tmsh save sys config file filename
B. tmsh save sys backup file filename
C. tmsh save sys backup file filename
D. tmsh save sys config file filename
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Correct Answer: A
Question #31
An LTM Specialist has just captured trace /var/tmp/trace.cap for site www.example.com while listening on virtual address 10.0.0.1:443 configured on partition Application A. The data payload being captured is SSL encrypted.Which command should the LTM Specialist execute to decrypt the data payload?
A. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
B. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
C. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
D. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
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Correct Answer: B
Question #32
An LTM Specialist has installed a hotfix that updated the SCCP firmware package.Which command will ensure that the host subsystem and SCCP reboot?
A. reboot
B. full_box_reboot
C. shutdown -r now
D. The reboot should be initiated via the HTTPS administration GUI
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Correct Answer: B
Question #33
Which iRule will reject any connection originating from a 10.0.0.0/8 network?
A. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::remote_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
B. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
C. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::client_addr] mask 255
D. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 255
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Correct Answer: C
Question #34
A web application requires knowledge of the client's true IP address for logging and analysis purposes. Instances of the application that can decode X-Forwarded-For HTTP headers reside in pool_a, while pool_b instances assume the source IP is the true address of the client.Which iRule provides the proper functionality?
A. when HTTP_DATA {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
B. when HTTP_RESPONSE {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
C. when HTTP_REQUEST {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
D. when HTTP_OPEN {if {[HTTP::header exists X-Forwarded-For]}{pool pool_a} else {pool pool_b}}
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Correct Answer: C
Question #35
An LTM device is running BIG-IP v10.2.0 software. The LTM Specialist is tasked with upgrading the LTM device to BIG-IP v11.2.0 HF1. The LTM Specialist starts the upgrade process by selecting the uploaded Hotfix and installing to an unused volume. After 10 minutes, the LTM Specialist checks the status of the upgrade process and notices that the process is stalled at 0%.What should the LTM Specialist verify?
A. the selected volume has sufficient space available
B. the base software version exists on the LTM device
C. the LTM device has been restarted into maintenance mode
D. the LTM device has an available Internet connection via the management interface
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Correct Answer: B
Question #36
An LTM Specialist must perform a packet capture on a virtual server with an applied standard FastL4 profile. The virtual server 10.0.0.1:443 resides on vlan301.Which steps should the LTM Specialist take to capture the data payload successfully while ensuring no other virtual servers are affected?
A. The standard FastL4 profile should have PVA acceleration disabled
B. The packet capture tcpdump -ni vlan301 should be executed on the command line interface
C. A new FastL4 profile should be created and applied to the virtual server with PVA acceleration disabled
D. The LTM device is under light load
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Correct Answer: C
Question #37
An LTM Specialist has just captured trace /var/tmp/trace.cap for site www.example.com while listening on virtual address 10.0.0.1:443 configured on partition Application A. The data payload being captured is SSL encrypted.Which command should the LTM Specialist execute to decrypt the data payload?
A. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
B. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
C. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
D. ssldump -Aed -nr /var/tmp/trace
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Correct Answer: B
Question #38
Which iRule will reject any connection originating from a 10.0.0.0/8 network?
A. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::remote_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
B. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 8]switch $remote_ip {"10
C. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::client_addr] mask 255
D. when CLIENT_ACCEPTED {set remote_ip [IP::addr [IP::local_addr] mask 255
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Correct Answer: C
Question #39
The LTM Specialist is in the process of creating a USB boot drive for the purpose of restoring the BIG-IP software to an LTM device. A separate LTM device has been selected for the purpose of creatingthe USB boot drive. The BIG-IP software ISO has already been uploaded and mounted on theseparate LTM device.Which command should the LTM Specialist use to trigger the LTM device to install the BIG-IPsoftware to the USB boot drive?
A. msh
B. nstall
C. kdisk
D. igip_software_create
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Correct Answer: C
Question #40
An LTM Specialist must perform a packet capture on a virtual server with an applied standard FastL4 profile. The virtual server 10.0.0.1:443 resides on vlan301.Which steps should the LTM Specialist take to capture the data payload successfully while ensuring no other virtual servers are affected?
A. The standard FastL4 profile should have PVA acceleration disabled
B. The packet capture tcpdump -ni vlan301 should be executed on the command line interface
C. A new FastL4 profile should be created and applied to the virtual server with PVA acceleration disabled
D. The LTM device is under light load
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Correct Answer: C

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