FORTINET-NSE123 Practice Question: Nse 2 Technical Introduction TO Fortinet Security
Which TWO inspection modes are available on a FortiGate firewall for processing UTM security profiles? (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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Flow-based inspection
FortiOS supports Flow-based inspection and Proxy-based inspection modes for UTM security profiles.
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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NAT routing inspection
Why it's wrong here
NAT routing is an interface operational mode (L3), not a UTM inspection mode.
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Transparent bridging inspection
Why it's wrong here
Transparent is an interface operational mode (L2 bridge), not a UTM inspection mode.
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Flow-based inspection
Why this is correct
Flow-based inspection inspects traffic efficiently using flow engines.
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Proxy-based inspection
Why this is correct
Proxy-based inspection buffers and fully reconstructs application sessions for deep inspection.
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Static gateway inspection
Why it's wrong here
Static gateway is a routing concept, not a UTM inspection mode.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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