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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 wants to back up the FortiGate configuration to a TFTP server at 10.10.10.10. Which CLI command should be used?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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execute backup config tftp 10.10.10.10
The correct command to back up a FortiGate configuration to a TFTP server is 'execute backup config tftp <server-ip>'. This is because 'execute' is the FortiOS CLI keyword for initiating operational commands, and 'backup config tftp' specifies the action and protocol. The syntax is case-sensitive and must include the 'execute' prefix to be recognized by the FortiGate CLI.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may forget the 'execute' keyword, which is mandatory for all operational commands in FortiOS, and mistakenly choose a command that looks correct but lacks it, such as 'backup config tftp'.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The 'execute backup config tftp' command triggers the FortiGate to initiate a TFTP client session (UDP port 69) to send the configuration file (typically named 'fortigate.conf' or a timestamped filename) to the specified TFTP server. The TFTP protocol lacks authentication or encryption, so this method is suitable only for trusted, local networks. In a real-world scenario, administrators often use SCP or FTP with encryption for remote backups, but TFTP remains common for quick, local configuration exports during initial setup or disaster recovery.
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 practitioner preparing for the NSE4 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this NSE4 question test?
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: execute backup config tftp 10.10.10.10 — The correct command to back up a FortiGate configuration to a TFTP server is 'execute backup config tftp <server-ip>'. This is because 'execute' is the FortiOS CLI keyword for initiating operational commands, and 'backup config tftp' specifies the action and protocol. The syntax is case-sensitive and must include the 'execute' prefix to be recognized by the FortiGate CLI.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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