FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator wants to ensure that administrative access to the FortiGate web-based manager is secure. Which TWO configuration steps should be implemented? (Choose two)
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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Configure Trusted Hosts on the administrator account to restrict management login to specific IP addresses.
Securing administrative access involves restricting trusted hosts and enforcing HTTPS/SSH with strong passwords.
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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Enable Telnet for administrative CLI access.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Telnet is unencrypted and should never be used for administrative access.
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Configure Trusted Hosts on the administrator account to restrict management login to specific IP addresses.
Why this is correct
Correct. Trusted hosts restrict admin login capability to designated administrative IP subnets.
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Use default admin accounts with blank passwords.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Default accounts with blank passwords represent a severe security vulnerability.
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Disable password complexity requirements globally.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Disabling password complexity weakens administrative security.
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Disable HTTP administrative access and enforce HTTPS only.
Why this is correct
Correct. Disabling unencrypted HTTP prevents cleartext credential sniffing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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