FORTINET-NSE56 Nse5 Fortimanager Operations Practice Question
An administrator wants to perform a 'Re-install Policy' on a subset of devices without changing their current configuration settings. Which install option should be selected?
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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Re-install Policy
When reinstalling, selecting 'Re-install Policy' only updates the firewall policies and objects, leaving existing device settings intact.
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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Install Config and Policy
Why it's wrong here
This option overwrites device configurations, which is not what was requested.
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Re-install Policy
Why this is correct
Re-install Policy targets only policy and object database synchronization.
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Factory Reset and Install
Why it's wrong here
This would delete all existing configurations on the target.
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Install Device Settings
Why it's wrong here
This targets device-level settings like interface IPs and routing.
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Re-install Objects Only
Why it's wrong here
This is not an available installation option.
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