FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator suspects a routing loop or gateway failure and needs to test basic IP connectivity to the default gateway with a specified source IP. Which CLI command allows specifying the source IP for a ping test?
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-options source [source-IP] followed by execute ping [dest-IP]
The execute ping-options command allows setting parameters like source IP before running an execute ping.
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 ping src [source-IP] [dest-IP]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Diagnostic ping syntax differs from standard operational ping options.
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set ping source [source-IP]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Global configuration commands do not support direct ping execution.
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ping-source [source-IP] [dest-IP]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is not the correct command syntax.
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execute ping-options source [source-IP] followed by execute ping [dest-IP]
Why this is correct
Correct. Setting ping options allows customizing source IP, packet size, and repeat count before executing the ping.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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