NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
An administrator notices that after making changes to a policy package in FortiManager, the 'Install Preview' shows that the changes will modify policies on a FortiGate. However, the admin wants to verify what the exact changes will be before installing. What should the admin do?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Install Preview's summary of changes (which only indicates that modifications exist) with the detailed comparison provided by Revision History, leading them to select Option D without realizing it lacks the granular diff needed to verify exact policy changes.
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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Use the 'Revision History' to compare the current configuration with the previous version
The Revision History feature in FortiManager allows an administrator to compare the current configuration of a policy package with a previous version, showing a detailed diff of exactly which policies will be added, removed, or modified. This provides a precise verification of changes before installation, unlike the Install Preview which only indicates that changes exist without showing the specific modifications.
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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Check the 'Audit Log' for recent changes
Why it's wrong here
Audit log shows who made changes, not the exact configuration differences.
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Run 'diagnose dvm device list' on FortiManager
Why it's wrong here
This command lists devices, not configuration differences.
- ✓
Use the 'Revision History' to compare the current configuration with the previous version
Why this is correct
Revision history allows comparing configurations to see exact changes.
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Use the 'Install Preview' and then click 'View Details' on each device
Why it's wrong here
Install Preview shows summary, not detailed diff.
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