Quick Answer
The answer is the `get system status` command, which is the correct way to check the maximum VDOMs allowed on a FortiGate. This command works because it retrieves the device’s licensed feature set directly from the system firmware, displaying the VDOM limit as part of the output under a line like “Max VDOM number.” On the Fortinet NSE 7 Advanced Security NSE7 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between operational verification commands and configuration commands—a common trap is confusing `show system status` (which does not exist on FortiGate) or `config system global` (which sets but does not display the licensed limit). The exam expects you to know that licensing constraints are checked via `get system status`, not through CLI configuration modes. A helpful memory tip: think of “get” as “gather license info,” while “config” is for changing settings—so when you need to verify the licensed VDOM ceiling before deployment, always start with `get system status`.
This NSE7 practice question tests your understanding of enterprise firewall and vdoms. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A network engineer is deploying FortiGate VDOMs and needs to limit the number of VDOMs per FortiGate to comply with licensing. Which command can be used to check the maximum VDOMs allowed?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "which command"
Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
get system status
Includes 'Max VDOMs' information.
show system vdom
Why wrong: This shows configuration, not limits.
execute vdom limit
Why wrong: Not a valid command.
diagnose sys vdom list
Why wrong: This lists current VDOMs, not limits.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
get system status
The 'get system status' command displays the current FortiGate system status, including the maximum number of VDOMs allowed by the installed license. This is the correct command to verify the licensed VDOM limit before deploying additional VDOMs.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
get system status
Why this is correct
Includes 'Max VDOMs' information.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
show system vdom
Why it's wrong here
This shows configuration, not limits.
execute vdom limit
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid command.
diagnose sys vdom list
Why it's wrong here
This lists current VDOMs, not limits.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates confuse operational commands like 'show system vdom' or 'diagnose sys vdom list' with the license-aware command 'get system status', which is the only one that shows the licensed VDOM cap.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This shows configuration, not limits.
Detailed technical explanation
The maximum number of VDOMs is enforced by the FortiGate's license file, which is loaded at boot time. The 'get system status' command reads this license information and displays the 'Max VDOM' field, which is critical when planning multi-tenant deployments or reselling VDOMs as a managed service. Exceeding this limit will cause VDOM creation to fail with a license violation error.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the NSE7 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs — This question tests Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: get system status — The 'get system status' command displays the current FortiGate system status, including the maximum number of VDOMs allowed by the installed license. This is the correct command to verify the licensed VDOM limit before deploying additional VDOMs.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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