NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure a FortiGate to ensure that antivirus scanning is performed on SMTP traffic. Which two configuration items are required? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers think an email filter profile (Option D) is sufficient for antivirus scanning, but the email filter profile handles spam and content filtering, not malware signature detection, which requires a separate antivirus profile.
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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Firewall policy applying the antivirus profile
A firewall policy is required to apply an antivirus profile to SMTP traffic. Without a firewall policy that matches the SMTP traffic (typically on port 25), the FortiGate will not inspect the traffic at all. Option E is correct because the antivirus profile itself defines the scanning settings, signatures, and actions for detecting malware in SMTP attachments and message bodies.
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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Firewall policy applying the antivirus profile
Why this is correct
The policy must reference the profile for it to be active.
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SSL/SSH inspection profile
Why it's wrong here
SMTP is not encrypted by default; SSL inspection is not needed.
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Application control profile
Why it's wrong here
Application control is separate from antivirus.
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Email filter profile
Why it's wrong here
Email filter is for spam/phishing, not antivirus scanning.
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Antivirus profile
Why this is correct
The antivirus profile contains the scanning engine.
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