Be able to back up FortiManager, onboard devices with the Add Device wizard, create and run scripts, and install policy packages. The key skill is reading the install log and task monitor to pinpoint why an installation failed, such as an object conflict.
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Domain overview
This domain covers day-to-day FortiManager administration for NSE5: backing up and restoring the manager, adding and provisioning managed FortiGates through the Add Device wizard, creating and running scripts, and installing policy packages. Questions are scenario-based, asking you to identify valid backup methods, wizard behavior, script capabilities, and where install failures are diagnosed.
Exam objectives
Valid FortiManager configuration backup methods, including GUI and CLI/API options
Purpose and workflow of the Add Device wizard for onboarding managed FortiGates
Script objects in FortiManager: CLI scripts, Tcl scripts, and script execution targets
Using install logs and task monitor to diagnose policy package installation failures
Assuming the Add Device wizard only adds the device; it also configures management settings and can install policy packages
Confusing FortiManager backups with FortiGate backups; the manager backs up its own configuration and device databases
Overlooking the task monitor or install log when a policy install fails, and instead checking only the FortiGate logs
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Which object type should you use in FortiManager to ensure a consistent naming convention for address objects across multiple ADOMs?
2You have imported a new FortiGate into FortiManager. Which operation must you perform to synchronize the existing policy package with the new device?
3You are deploying a new policy package to multiple FortiGate devices. Which FortiManager feature allows you to verify that the policies are syntactically correct before pushing them to the production environment?
4You are troubleshooting a failed policy installation. Where can you view the detailed diff between the FortiManager policy database and the actual FortiGate running configuration?
5Which TWO of the following are mandatory steps when configuring an ADOM in FortiManager?
6An administrator is managing multiple FortiGate devices using FortiManager. They need to ensure that policy changes made in the ADOM are only pushed to specific firewalls. Which feature should they use to achieve granular control over policy deployment?
7Which method is the most efficient way to apply a specific set of CLI commands to 50 FortiGate devices simultaneously in FortiManager?
8When using the FortiManager 'Install Wizard' to push configuration changes, what happens if the policy package being pushed contains objects that do not exist on the target FortiGate?
9You are managing a FortiManager ADOM that contains multiple FortiGate devices. You notice that the 'Device Status' shows 'Modified'. What does this indicate?
10An administrator needs to revert a firewall configuration to a state from two weeks ago. Which feature in FortiManager allows for this recovery?
11If an administrator uses the 'Import Policy' function, what is the effect on the FortiManager ADOM?
12What is the primary purpose of using 'Provisioning Templates' in FortiManager?
13What must occur before a FortiGate can be managed by a specific ADOM in FortiManager?
14When configuring 'Global Objects' in FortiManager, what happens to the specific objects in the ADOM-level database?
15Which tab in the FortiManager GUI is primarily used for managing firewall policies and objects?
16Which of the following is a mandatory step when creating a new ADOM in FortiManager?
17If an administrator wants to perform a 'Config Check' to see what changes will be deployed during an installation, which option should they select in the 'Install Wizard'?
18An administrator notices that the 'Device Manager' status is 'Unsynchronized'. What is the recommended first step to resolve this?
19When deploying a policy package, what is the function of the 'Policy Package Status' column in the Install Wizard?
20In FortiManager, what is the result of using the 'Re-install Policy' option instead of the 'Install Wizard'?
21Which of the following is a valid method for importing a FortiGate configuration into FortiManager?
22Where do you configure the email server settings for FortiManager alert notifications?
23What is the primary function of the 'Object' menu within the Policy & Objects tab?
24What is the consequence of deleting a device from an ADOM in FortiManager?
25An administrator wants to ensure that a specific policy is always included in all policy packages within an ADOM. What feature should be used?
26When managing policy packages, what does the 'Policy Package' clone feature do?
27What is the function of the 'Check for Updates' feature in FortiManager's FortiGuard settings?
28An administrator is using the 'Policy Lookup' tool in FortiManager. What does this tool provide?
29Which 'Install Wizard' option ensures that configuration changes on the FortiManager are synchronized back to the device's configuration file?
30What does the 'Auto-Link' feature in the 'Policy & Objects' tab do?
31What is the purpose of 'Revision History' when it comes to policy packages?
32Which TWO of the following are valid methods to back up a FortiManager configuration?
33How can you view the 'Total' number of policies in a specific policy package?
34When using 'VPN Manager', what is the main benefit compared to manual VPN configuration?
35Which THREE of the following are benefits of using ADOMs in FortiManager?
36Which TWO of the following are common reasons for a policy installation failure in FortiManager?
37Which TWO of the following are valid states for a device in FortiManager?
38Which TWO of the following are true about 'Scripts' in FortiManager?
39Which TWO of the following are allowed in an ADOM?
40Which THREE of the following are true regarding 'Revision History'?
41What is the primary benefit of using a 'Device Group' in FortiManager?
42What is the purpose of the 'Add Device' wizard?
43When modifying a policy package, what does 'Lock' indicate?
44Which tab is used to monitor traffic logs from the managed FortiGates?
45What happens when you change an ADOM's version?
46What is the purpose of 'Policy Package' import?
47When using 'Install Wizard', what does the 'Auto-update' check-box do?
48What is the result of 'Retrieve Config' when the FortiGate has local changes not yet in the FortiManager database?
49Which setting in the 'System Settings' is used to define the administrator's password policy?
50An administrator needs to quickly distribute a CLI command to fifty managed FortiGate devices. Which feature should they use to automate this task efficiently?
51You are creating a new policy package. You need to ensure that shared objects from the Global ADOM are available. What is the correct workflow?
52A FortiManager administrator attempted to install a policy package, but the installation failed due to an object conflict. Where can the administrator view the detailed reason for the installation failure?
53When utilizing the 'Install Preview' feature before pushing a policy package, what is the primary benefit to the administrator?
54How are Revision Histories primarily used in FortiManager when a device configuration has been modified locally on the FortiGate?
55An administrator wants to perform a 'Re-install Policy' on a subset of devices without changing their current configuration settings. Which install option should be selected?
56You are troubleshooting a sync issue where a device shows 'Modified' status in the Device Manager. What is the most likely cause?
57When using the Workflow mode for policy management, what happens immediately after a policy change request is submitted?
58If an administrator needs to ensure that a specific set of CLI commands is always applied during the deployment of a new device, which tool should be used?
59Which THREE actions can be performed on a policy package within the Policy & Objects tab?
60An administrator is attempting to move a device from one ADOM to another. Which condition must be met for this to succeed?
61Which TWO components can be included in a 'Provisioning Template' to manage device settings?
62When defining an Install Workflow, which THREE settings or options can be configured to manage the deployment process?
63Which TWO of the following are valid ways to monitor the status of managed FortiGate devices in the Device Manager?
64You are a network security analyst managing a FortiManager appliance that administers 40 FortiGate devices. A new security policy was created and installed on all managed FortiGates. A week later, an administrator accidentally modifies a firewall address object directly on one of the FortiGates via its local GUI. When FortiManager next retrieves the device configuration, what will it report?
65A network administrator needs to back up the FortiManager configuration, including all managed device configurations and policy packages. Which method should be used to ensure a complete backup that can be restored to a new FortiManager appliance if necessary?
Be able to back up FortiManager, onboard devices with the Add Device wizard, create and run scripts, and install policy packages. The key skill is reading the install log and task monitor to pinpoint why an installation failed, such as an object conflict.
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