FORTINET-NSE56 Nse6 Fortimail Secure Email Gateway Practice Question
You are performing a packet capture on FortiMail. Which command-line tool is most effective for viewing SMTP traffic in real-time?
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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diagnose sniffer packet any 'port 25' 4
The 'diagnose sniffer packet' command is the standard way to capture and view traffic in real-time on Fortinet appliances.
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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show log traffic
Why it's wrong here
This displays log entries, not raw packet data.
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execute telnet
Why it's wrong here
This tests connectivity, it doesn't capture packets.
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diagnose sniffer packet any 'port 25' 4
Why this is correct
This is the correct command for capturing SMTP traffic.
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get system status
Why it's wrong here
This shows system info, not traffic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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