NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question
A FortiGate is configured with VRF. Which statement about VRF is true?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume interfaces can belong to multiple VRFs (like VLAN sub-interfaces can belong to multiple VLANs), but in VRF, each interface is exclusively bound to a single VRF instance.
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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VRF allows multiple routing tables to coexist on the same FortiGate.
VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) allows a single FortiGate to maintain multiple independent routing tables, each with its own set of interfaces, routes, and forwarding decisions. This enables network segmentation and traffic isolation without requiring separate physical devices, making option B correct.
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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Interfaces can belong to multiple VRFs simultaneously.
Why it's wrong here
Each interface can only belong to one VRF.
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VRF allows multiple routing tables to coexist on the same FortiGate.
Why this is correct
VRF creates separate routing tables for segmentation.
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Routes from different VRFs can be automatically redistributed without configuration.
Why it's wrong here
VRFs are isolated by default; redistribution requires explicit configuration.
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VRF can only be used when OSPF is enabled.
Why it's wrong here
VRF works with any routing protocol or static routes.
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