NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
An administrator configures an automation stitch on FortiManager to trigger a script when a specific log message is received. After saving, the stitch does not execute. What is a likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume saving a configuration automatically activates it, but FortiManager requires an explicit enable step for automation stitches, unlike some other FortiManager objects that are active by default.
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 automation stitch is not enabled
Automation stitches on FortiManager are disabled by default after creation. The administrator must explicitly enable the stitch before it will trigger on incoming log events. Without enabling, the stitch remains inactive regardless of other configurations.
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 FortiGate is not in the same ADOM
Why it's wrong here
Automation stitches can be cross-ADOM, but not necessarily.
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The log message is not being sent to FortiManager
Why it's wrong here
If logs are not sent, the trigger won't fire, but the question implies logs are received.
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The script is not uploaded to the FortiGate
Why it's wrong here
Scripts are stored on FortiManager; they are pushed to devices when the stitch runs.
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The automation stitch is not enabled
Why this is correct
Automation stitches must be enabled to run.
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