FORTINET-NSE56 Nse5 Fortimanager Operations Practice Question
What is the result of 'Retrieve Config' when the FortiGate has local changes not yet in the FortiManager database?
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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The FortiManager database is updated with the device configuration.
Retrieving the config pulls those changes into the FortiManager, bringing the database into sync.
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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All policies are deleted.
Why it's wrong here
Policies are updated, not deleted.
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The FortiGate resets to factory settings.
Why it's wrong here
It pulls, not pushes.
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The FortiGate goes offline.
Why it's wrong here
It remains online.
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The FortiManager database is updated with the device configuration.
Why this is correct
This is the primary outcome of a retrieval.
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