NSE7_EFW Security And VPN Practice Question
You need to inspect traffic between two internal VLANs. How do you ensure this traffic is processed by the FortiGate?
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
✓
Configure firewall policies between the VLAN interfaces
Since VLANs are logical interfaces, the FortiGate will act as a gateway if the devices are configured to use the FortiGate's IP as their default gateway.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Configure firewall policies between the VLAN interfaces
Why this is correct
The FortiGate requires a policy to permit traffic between zones/interfaces.
- ✗
Enable hardware switching
Why it's wrong here
Hardware switching is a layer 2 feature.
- ✗
Set the firewall mode to Transparent
Why it's wrong here
NAT/Route mode is typically used for inter-VLAN routing.
- ✗
Enable inter-VLAN routing on the switches only
Why it's wrong here
If done on the switch, the FortiGate never sees the traffic.
Visual reference
About these practice questions
One of 91 original NSE7_EFW practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
This NSE7_EFW practice question is part of Courseiva's free Fortinet certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the NSE7_EFW exam.