NSE7_EFW Security And VPN Practice Question
Which THREE actions can be performed by the FortiGate when a policy match occurs?
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
✓
Traffic Shaping
Firewall policies can accept, deny, or perform traffic shaping and logging depending on the configured profile settings.
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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Re-route to a specific switch port
Why it's wrong here
Routing is determined by the routing table, not policy action.
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Disable hardware acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Acceleration is a system setting, not a per-policy action.
- ✓
Traffic Shaping
Why this is correct
Limits bandwidth usage.
- ✓
Deny
Why this is correct
Drops the traffic flow.
- ✓
Accept
Why this is correct
Allows the traffic flow.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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