FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a packet loss issue and needs to inspect the kernel buffer drops and interface error counters. Which CLI command provides a summary of interface drop statistics?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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diagnose hardware deviceinfo nic [interface]
The get system interface physical or diagnose hardware deviceinfo nic commands provide drop counters and error statistics.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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execute interface-test drops
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This command is invalid.
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diagnose hardware deviceinfo nic [interface]
Why this is correct
Correct. This diagnostic command outputs driver-level statistics, including buffer drops and errors.
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show interface drops
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Show displays static configuration parameters.
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get system drop-stats
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This command does not exist.
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