FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator wants to view historical web filtering and traffic logs on the FortiGate. Which TWO methods can be used to search and analyze stored logs? (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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Log & Report menu in the web-based manager with filter and search options
Logs can be searched and filtered using the Log & Report menu in the GUI or via specialized log search CLI commands.
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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Log & Report menu in the web-based manager with filter and search options
Why this is correct
Correct. The Log & Report graphical log viewer provides robust search and filter capabilities.
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Restarting the routing daemon (gated)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Restarting routing daemons affects routing, not log searching.
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Editing the FortiOS kernel source code directly
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Kernel code editing is neither supported nor required for log analysis.
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FortiAnalyzer integration or local log viewer filters
Why this is correct
Correct. Local log viewing and centralized log analysis via FortiAnalyzer allow detailed log filtering.
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Running execute factory-reset
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Factory resets erase configurations and logs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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