NSE7 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Practice Question
An administrator wants to monitor CPU usage of specific processes on a FortiGate. Which command should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the generic Linux 'top' command with FortiOS's 'diagnose sys top', or assume that 'get system performance status' provides process-level detail when it only shows aggregate system metrics.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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diagnose sys top
The 'diagnose sys top' command is the correct tool for monitoring CPU usage of specific processes on a FortiGate because it provides a real-time, interactive view of process-level CPU and memory utilization, allowing the administrator to identify which processes are consuming resources. Unlike the other options, this diagnostic command is specifically designed for granular process monitoring in FortiOS.
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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get system performance status
Why it's wrong here
This shows overall CPU/memory, not per process.
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diagnose sys top
Why this is correct
This shows process-level CPU and memory usage.
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get system performance
Why it's wrong here
This shows statistics, not per process.
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top
Why it's wrong here
This is a Linux command, not available on FortiGate CLI.
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