NSE4 System and Network Administration Practice Question
This NSE4 practice question tests your understanding of system and network administration. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An administrator needs to forward logs from a FortiGate to a FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging. The FortiAnalyzer IP is 10.10.10.10. Which configuration is required on the FortiGate?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
config log fortianalyzer setting
set status enable
set server 10.10.10.10
end
Option D is correct because the FortiGate uses the `config log fortianalyzer setting` command to configure direct logging to a FortiAnalyzer. This command enables the log forwarding feature (`set status enable`) and specifies the FortiAnalyzer's IP address (`set server 10.10.10.10`). The other options either use incorrect command paths or are intended for different logging destinations (e.g., syslog or central management).
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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config system central-management
set type fortianalyzer
set ip 10.10.10.10
end
Why it's wrong here
Central management is for FortiManager, not logging.
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config log setting
set fortianalyzer ip 10.10.10.10
end
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'fortianalyzer ip' setting under log setting.
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config log syslogd setting
set server 10.10.10.10
end
config log fortianalyzer setting
set status enable
set server 10.10.10.10
end
Why this is correct
This correctly enables FortiAnalyzer logging and sets the server IP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse the `config log fortianalyzer setting` command with the `config system central-management` command (used for FortiManager) or the syslog configuration, leading them to select options that configure the wrong service or miss the required `set status enable` step.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
FortiGate uses a dedicated FortiAnalyzer logging channel that leverages the FortiGate-FortiAnalyzer protocol (based on encrypted TCP/514 or higher ports) for reliable, structured log transfer. The `set status enable` command is required because FortiAnalyzer logging is disabled by default, and omitting it would prevent log forwarding even if the server IP is configured. In real-world deployments, administrators often also configure `set source-ip` to ensure logs originate from a specific interface for firewall rules or routing.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
System and Network Administration — This question tests System and Network Administration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: config log fortianalyzer setting
set status enable
set server 10.10.10.10
end — Option D is correct because the FortiGate uses the `config log fortianalyzer setting` command to configure direct logging to a FortiAnalyzer. This command enables the log forwarding feature (`set status enable`) and specifies the FortiAnalyzer's IP address (`set server 10.10.10.10`). The other options either use incorrect command paths or are intended for different logging destinations (e.g., syslog or central management).
What should I do if I get this NSE4 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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