FORTINET-NSE123 Practice Question: Nse 2 Technical Introduction TO Fortinet Security
An administrator needs to ensure that internal network users cannot bypass corporate security policies by using unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing or gaming applications. Which FortiGate security feature is specifically designed to identify and take action against these types of network protocols?
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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Application Control
Application Control identifies and controls applications (like P2P, gaming, social media) regardless of port or protocol by analyzing traffic heuristics and signatures.
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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Application Control
Why this is correct
Application Control detects and manages non-standard applications and protocols running across standard or random ports.
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Antivirus Profile
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus detects known malware files and scripts, not necessarily legitimate application protocols like P2P or gaming.
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NAT IP Pool
Why it's wrong here
NAT IP pools handle source or destination IP address translation for routing.
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Static Route Table
Why it's wrong here
Static routes determine packet forwarding paths, not application categorization.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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