FORTINET-NSE7-SPECIALTY Nse7 Enterprise Firewall System Configuration Practice Question
Which THREE factors influence the Master election 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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Uptime (if priority is equal)
The election process considers the monitor status, the override setting, and the priority values of the devices.
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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CPU load
Why it's wrong here
Not a direct factor in election.
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Device Hostname
Why it's wrong here
Does not affect election.
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Uptime (if priority is equal)
Why this is correct
Longest uptime wins if priority matches.
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Device Priority
Why this is correct
Higher priority is preferred.
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Monitor interface status
Why this is correct
Device with more active monitored interfaces wins.
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