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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.

  • Re-route to a specific switch port

    Why it's wrong here

    Routing is determined by the routing table, not policy action.

  • 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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