NSE7 Advanced VPN and Zero Trust Practice Question
A FortiGate administrator wants to implement ZTNA to control access to an internal application server. Users will access the application via FortiClient. Which configuration step is REQUIRED to allow FortiClient to forward traffic to the ZTNA gateway?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure a ZTNA gateway on the FortiGate with an access proxy rule for the application
To allow FortiClient to forward traffic to the ZTNA gateway, the FortiGate must be configured as a ZTNA gateway with an access proxy rule that maps the application to a specific hostname and port. FortiClient then connects to the ZTNA gateway's proxy address, which forwards traffic to the internal application server. Option A is incorrect because a CA-signed certificate is not required for FortiClient; FortiGate can use a self-signed certificate for ZTNA. Option B is incorrect because a firewall policy from WAN to the application server would bypass ZTNA and expose the server directly. Option D is incorrect because the application server does not need to trust FortiClient's IP range; ZTNA uses identity-based access, not IP-based.
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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Install a CA-signed certificate on FortiClient
Why it's wrong here
While certificates may be used, they are not strictly required for forwarding traffic. The key step is configuring the ZTNA gateway.
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Create a firewall policy from the WAN interface to the application server
Why it's wrong here
ZTNA traffic is proxied; a direct firewall policy from WAN is not needed. The FortiClient connects to the ZTNA gateway, not directly to the app server.
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Configure a ZTNA gateway on the FortiGate with an access proxy rule for the application
Why this is correct
The ZTNA gateway receives traffic from FortiClient and forwards it to the internal application. The access proxy rule defines the mapping and access control.
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Configure the application server to accept connections from FortiClient's IP range
Why it's wrong here
FortiClient source IPs are dynamic; the server should accept connections from the FortiGate's ZTNA gateway IP. But the required step is on FortiGate.
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