NSE7 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Practice Question
An administrator needs to monitor FortiGate session count and CPU usage over time using FortiAnalyzer. Which log type should be configured for this?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'traffic logs' with performance monitoring because traffic logs show session details, but they do not provide the aggregated, time-series CPU and session count data that performance logs uniquely offer.
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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Performance logs
Performance logs are specifically designed to capture system resource utilization metrics such as CPU usage, memory consumption, and session counts over time. FortiAnalyzer uses these logs to generate historical performance graphs and reports, enabling administrators to monitor trends and identify resource bottlenecks. Security logs, event logs, and traffic logs do not contain the periodic, time-series resource data required for this monitoring purpose.
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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Security logs
Why it's wrong here
Security logs record security-related events like intrusions, not CPU/session metrics.
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Performance logs
Why this is correct
Correct. Performance logs provide periodic CPU, memory, and session data.
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Event logs
Why it's wrong here
Event logs record administrative or system events, not performance metrics.
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Traffic logs
Why it's wrong here
Traffic logs record individual sessions, not periodic performance snapshots.
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