FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a routing and connectivity issue on the FortiGate. Which THREE CLI commands can be used to test network reachability and path characteristics? (Choose three)
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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execute dns-lookup [hostname]
Network connectivity can be tested using execute ping, execute traceroute, and execute dns-lookup.
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 dns-lookup [hostname]
Why this is correct
Correct. execute dns-lookup tests DNS resolution against configured DNS servers.
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show router routing-table
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Show displays configuration, and routing tables are viewed via get router info.
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execute ping [IP-address]
Why this is correct
Correct. execute ping tests basic ICMP reachability to a destination.
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get system performance status
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This command displays CPU and memory utilization, not network reachability.
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execute traceroute [IP-address]
Why this is correct
Correct. execute traceroute traces network hops to a destination.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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