FORTINET-NSE123 Practice Question: Nse 2 Technical Introduction TO Fortinet Security
Which TWO logging destinations can receive log data from a FortiGate firewall? (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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External Syslog server
FortiGate can send logs to local system disk/memory, FortiAnalyzer, and external Syslog servers.
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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FortiAuthenticator token server
Why it's wrong here
FortiAuthenticator handles user authentication and tokens, not general log collection.
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External Syslog server
Why this is correct
FortiGate supports forwarding logs to standard third-party Syslog servers.
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FortiClient EMS endpoint agent
Why it's wrong here
FortiClient EMS manages endpoints, not firewall log collection.
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Microsoft Active Directory domain controller
Why it's wrong here
Domain controllers store user credentials and directory objects, not firewall traffic logs.
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FortiAnalyzer
Why this is correct
FortiAnalyzer is purpose-built to collect and analyze logs from FortiGate devices.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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