FORTINET-NSE56 Nse6 Fortimail Secure Email Gateway Practice Question
Which type of scan should be enabled to detect known malware in email attachments?
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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Antivirus scanning.
Antivirus scanning is specifically designed to detect known malware signatures in attachments.
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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Spam scanning.
Why it's wrong here
Spam scanning is for unwanted mail, not malware.
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Antivirus scanning.
Why this is correct
AV is for malware.
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Reputation scanning.
Why it's wrong here
Reputation is for the sender.
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Content scanning.
Why it's wrong here
Content scanning is for DLP/text matching.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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