FORTINET-NSE123 Practice Question: Nse 2 Technical Introduction TO Fortinet Security
An administrator needs to back up the FortiGate configuration regularly and securely. Which method allows the administrator to encrypt the configuration file with a password before downloading it from the GUI?
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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Encrypting the backup configuration file with a password during export
When backing up a FortiGate configuration from the GUI or CLI, administrators can choose to encrypt the configuration file with a password so sensitive secrets like pre-shared keys are protected.
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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Streaming raw system logs to FortiAnalyzer
Why it's wrong here
System logs contain operational events, not the device configuration file.
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Encrypting the backup configuration file with a password during export
Why this is correct
Password-encrypted backups protect sensitive keys and credentials within the configuration file.
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Exporting the configuration as an unencrypted plain-text XML file
Why it's wrong here
Plain-text exports expose pre-shared keys and passwords in clear text.
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Using SNMP v1 to pull configuration binaries over UDP
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is used for monitoring metrics, not exporting encrypted firewall configurations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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