NSE7_EFW System Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO settings are modified to reduce the impact of a failover event in an HA cluster?
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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hb-interval
'hb-interval' and 'hb-lost-threshold' determine how quickly the cluster reacts to heartbeat loss.
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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group-password
Why it's wrong here
Security setting.
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hb-interval
Why this is correct
Faster interval leads to faster detection.
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hb-lost-threshold
Why this is correct
Lower threshold leads to faster detection.
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priority
Why it's wrong here
Used for master selection, not failover speed.
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monitored-interfaces
Why it's wrong here
Used to trigger failover, not the speed of the detection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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