NSE7_EFW System Configuration Practice Question
An administrator notices that hardware acceleration (NP6) is failing to offload traffic for a specific policy. Which command is best used to verify if hardware offloading is actually occurring for a specific session?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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diagnose sys session list
The command 'diag sys session filter' combined with 'diag sys session list' allows the administrator to view session flags, specifically looking for the 'offload' flag.
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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get hardware npu np6
Why it's wrong here
This command does not exist.
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get system performance status
Why it's wrong here
This provides global CPU/RAM status.
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diagnose npu np6 status
Why it's wrong here
This shows general NPU status, not session-specific offload status.
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diagnose sys session list
Why this is correct
The session list output includes flags like 'offload' which indicate if the NP is handling the session.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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