NSE7_EFW Practice Test 2 — 30 Questions

Question 1

When configuring an aggregate interface (LACP) on a FortiGate, which mode must be set to ensure traffic is distributed across links based on source and destination IP?

Accepted Answer

Hash algorithm L4. The 'LACP-mode' set to 'active' or 'passive' relates to negotiation, but the distribution algorithm is governed by the 'dst-mac' or 'ip' hash settings in the interface configuration.

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VLAN tagging

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Interface mirroring

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LACP mode active

Question 2

Which CLI command shows the current HA synchronization status and the checksums of the configurations?

Accepted Answer

get system ha status. 'get system ha status' provides the overall cluster health, including checksum comparison between nodes.

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diag hardware ha

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show system ha

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diagnose sys ha sync

Question 3

Which THREE items are included in the configuration file of a FortiGate?

Accepted Answer

User certificates. The configuration file contains system settings, policy rules, and interface definitions.

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FortiGuard cached updates

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Real-time session tables

Question 4

Which THREE types of traffic are typically NOT offloaded by the NP6 processor?

Accepted Answer

Traffic requiring proxy-based inspection. Traffic that requires complex inspection, such as encrypted traffic that hasn't been decrypted or specific types of tunnels without hardware support, is handled by the CPU.

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Simple ICMP packets

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Standard UDP traffic

Question 5

You are troubleshooting high CPU usage on a FortiGate. Which process would you check to see if the IPS engine is the cause?

Accepted Answer

diag sys top. The 'diag sys top' command displays real-time resource utilization, allowing the admin to identify specific processes like 'ipsengine' consuming CPU.

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get system status

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diagnose hardware status

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show sys resource

Question 6

An administrator is troubleshooting an issue where hardware acceleration is not working after upgrading firmware. Which command identifies if the NP configuration has changed?

Accepted Answer

diag hardware npu np6 port-list. 'diag hardware npu np6 port-list' or similar status commands help verify the current operational state and mapping of physical ports to NPU cores.

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config system npu

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diagnose firewall npu

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get hardware status

Question 7

When using SD-WAN, how does the 'member' configuration interact with physical interfaces?

Accepted Answer

Members are logical groups of interfaces. SD-WAN members are physical interfaces (or tunnels) added to the SD-WAN zone, allowing the FortiGate to manage them as a single logical pool.

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Members replace the IP configuration

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Members require a separate VDOM

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Members must have DHCP enabled

Question 8

Which feature allows an administrator to offload SSL inspection to the hardware?

Accepted Answer

CP offloading. The FortiASIC CP (Content Processor) hardware chips are specifically designed to offload CPU-intensive tasks like SSL/TLS decryption.

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Flow-based inspection

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IPS engine offloading

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NP6 offloading

Question 9

Which TWO methods are used to achieve traffic separation in a multi-VDOM environment?

Accepted Answer

Using VLAN sub-interfaces. Physical port assignment and VLAN tagging are the standard methods for segmenting traffic at the network edge in VDOMs.

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Enabling SSL inspection globally

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Using different HA clusters

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Using different firmware versions

Question 10

Which TWO settings are modified to reduce the impact of a failover event in an HA cluster?

Accepted Answer

hb-interval. 'hb-interval' and 'hb-lost-threshold' determine how quickly the cluster reacts to heartbeat loss.

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group-password

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priority

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monitored-interfaces

Question 11

Which THREE aspects of the FortiGate system are affected by changing the global 'set vdom-mode' to 'multi-vdom'?

Accepted Answer

CLI command hierarchy. Changing the VDOM mode affects the CLI hierarchy, the available memory for VDOMs, and how system resources are partitioned.

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The HA cluster size

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The physical port order

Question 12

Which type of script in FortiManager is designed to run on the FortiManager itself rather than the managed devices?

Accepted Answer

TCL scripts. TCL scripts can be used to automate FortiManager functions, whereas CLI scripts typically target the managed devices.

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CLI scripts

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Configuration scripts

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Policy scripts

Question 13

Which TWO of the following are benefits of using the FortiGate flow-based inspection mode?

Accepted Answer

It uses fewer system resources than proxy-based inspection. Flow-based inspection is generally faster and provides better performance than proxy-based inspection.

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It supports deep content inspection for all protocols

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It requires manual buffer allocation

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It offers more granular application control

Question 14

An administrator needs to provide access to FortiManager for a junior team member who should only be able to view logs and reports. Which feature is used to define this access?

Accepted Answer

Administrator Profiles. Administrators create 'Administrator Profiles' to restrict access to specific modules and permissions.

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Access Control Lists (ACLs)

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ADOM Assignment

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User Groups

Question 15

Which TWO actions can be performed on a Revision History item in FortiManager?

Accepted Answer

Compare with current version. Revision history allows you to compare versions (diff) and restore to a previous state.

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Delete the entire ADOM

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Export the revision to an external cloud

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Modify the version permanently

Question 16

Which THREE steps are involved in the 'Policy Package Installation' workflow?

Accepted Answer

Select the target device. The workflow involves selecting the package, choosing the target device, and executing the installation (with a preview).

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Perform a factory reset

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Reboot the target device

Question 17

You are implementing SSL VPN and need to ensure that only compliant corporate laptops can connect. Which feature should you use?

Accepted Answer

Host check. Host check allows the FortiGate to verify the presence of specific software like Antivirus before allowing the VPN connection.

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SSL VPN portal settings

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Two-factor authentication

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PKI user authentication

Question 18

Which component of FortiManager allows for the centralized management of firmware across multiple devices?

Accepted Answer

Firmware Management. The 'Firmware Management' tool is dedicated to tracking, uploading, and deploying firmware to managed FortiGates.

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Policy Database

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Device Templates

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Log View

Question 19

Which THREE items are included in a Policy Package when it is pushed from FortiManager?

Accepted Answer

Service Objects. Policy packages include firewall policies, address objects, and services used within those policies.

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System interface settings

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Routing tables

Question 20

You notice that an IPsec tunnel is up, but no traffic passes. What is the most common reason related to firewall policy configuration?

Accepted Answer

Missing firewall policy. Even if the tunnel is up, a policy must exist to allow traffic to flow between the internal network and the tunnel interface.

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Missing static route

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Incorrect IKE ID

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Phase 1 lifetime expiration