FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting log delivery failures to a remote syslog server. Which TWO troubleshooting commands or tools can be used from the FortiGate CLI to verify connectivity and log transmission?
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 ping <syslog-server-ip>
To troubleshoot syslog/remote logging, administrators can use packet sniffing ('diagnose sniffer packet') and test connectivity ('execute ping' or 'execute telnet').
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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diagnose debug flow filter
Why it's wrong here
Used for debugging firewall policy traffic matching, not syslog application layer packets.
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execute factory-reset
Why it's wrong here
Destroys the configuration and does not help troubleshoot logs.
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get system arps
Why it's wrong here
Displays ARP cache, which does not directly test log transmission or application connectivity.
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execute ping <syslog-server-ip>
Why this is correct
Verifies basic IP reachability to the remote log server.
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diagnose sniffer packet any 'port 514' 4
Why this is correct
Captures syslog packets leaving the FortiGate interface to verify transmission.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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