FORTINET-NSE56 Nse5 Fortimanager Operations Practice Question
You are troubleshooting a sync issue where a device shows 'Modified' status in the Device Manager. What is the most likely cause?
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 configuration on the FortiGate was changed locally.
A 'Modified' status indicates the configuration on the FortiGate has diverged from the configuration stored in the FortiManager database.
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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The FortiManager license has expired.
Why it's wrong here
An expired license would prevent management entirely, not cause a 'Modified' status.
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The FortiManager firmware is outdated.
Why it's wrong here
Firmware version issues usually result in 'Connection' errors, not 'Modified' status.
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The policy package was deleted.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting a policy package would cause a 'Policy Package Mismatch' error.
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The configuration on the FortiGate was changed locally.
Why this is correct
Local changes on the FortiGate trigger a 'Modified' status in FortiManager.
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