NSE7_EFW Security And VPN Practice Question
What is the default behavior of a FortiGate firewall policy when no explicit policy matches the traffic?
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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Implicit Deny
The implicit deny policy is the last rule in the firewall policy list and drops all non-matching traffic.
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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Send to local DNS
Why it's wrong here
FortiGate does not redirect traffic to DNS by default.
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Implicit Deny
Why this is correct
The implicit deny policy is the default safety catch-all.
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Route to DMZ
Why it's wrong here
Routing to DMZ is not a default action.
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Allow
Why it's wrong here
Allowing all traffic by default is a security risk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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