FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator needs to verify the hardware sensor status (fans, power supplies, temperatures) of a high-end FortiGate unit. Which command provides this hardware health status?
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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get system hardware status
The get system hardware status command displays sensor readings such as fan speed and temperature.
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 hardware-test
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This initiates hardware diagnostics rather than displaying runtime status.
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diagnose hardware device info
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is not the correct command for environmental sensor readings.
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show system sensor
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Sensor configuration is not displayed this way.
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get system hardware status
Why this is correct
Correct. This command lists hardware sensor information including temperature and power supplies.
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