NSE7_EFW Security And VPN Practice Question
You are configuring an IPS policy to protect a web server. You notice that traffic is being dropped due to a false positive. Which action is the most efficient way to resolve this while maintaining security?
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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Create an IPS sensor override for the specific signature ID
Using an IPS sensor override or a specific signature exemption allows you to modify the behavior for a single signature without disabling it globally.
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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Change the IPS mode from blocking to monitoring
Why it's wrong here
This stops all blocking for the entire profile.
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Disable the entire IPS sensor profile
Why it's wrong here
This removes all protection from the server.
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Create an IPS sensor override for the specific signature ID
Why this is correct
This allows targeted tuning of individual signatures.
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Increase the IPS packet buffer size
Why it's wrong here
Buffer sizes do not affect signature matching logic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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