FORTINET-NSE56 Nse5 Fortimanager Operations Practice Question
You have imported a new FortiGate into FortiManager. Which operation must you perform to synchronize the existing policy package with the new device?
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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Perform an Import Policy operation.
Importing creates the configuration, but you must run 'Import Policy' to move the firewall policies into the ADOM 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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Upgrade the firmware.
Why it's wrong here
Firmware upgrades are a separate device management task.
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Re-install the device settings.
Why it's wrong here
Re-installing would overwrite the device settings with current FMG policy.
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Perform an Import Policy operation.
Why this is correct
Import Policy is required to bring local policies into the FortiManager ADOM.
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Run a script to update the policy database.
Why it's wrong here
Scripts are not used for initial policy imports.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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