NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
A FortiGate has VDOMs enabled. An administrator runs 'get system status' and sees only one VDOM listed. However, the administrator configured two VDOMs earlier. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume 'get system status' shows all configured VDOMs, when in fact it only displays the current management VDOM, leading them to incorrectly suspect deletion, misconfiguration, or a bug.
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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The command only shows the management VDOM; use 'config vdom' to see all
When VDOMs are enabled, the 'get system status' command displays only the management VDOM (the VDOM from which the administrator is currently logged in). To see all configured VDOMs, the administrator must use the 'config vdom' command followed by 'show' or 'get system status' within the global context. Option D correctly identifies this behavior, as the second VDOM is not deleted or hidden by a bug; it simply is not shown by that command.
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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The second VDOM was deleted by another administrator
Why it's wrong here
No deletion was mentioned; the output is expected.
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VDOM mode is not enabled globally
Why it's wrong here
If VDOM mode were disabled, no VDOM would be shown.
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The second VDOM has a different name and is hidden due to a bug
Why it's wrong here
There is no such bug; it's a display limitation.
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The command only shows the management VDOM; use 'config vdom' to see all
Why this is correct
'get system status' displays only the current VDOM (usually management). To list all VDOMs, use 'show vdom' or 'config vdom'.
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