NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
An organization uses FortiManager to manage multiple FortiGates. A junior admin accidentally deleted a critical firewall policy on one device and the change was auto-installed. How can the senior admin revert the device to the previous configuration?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers think the only way to revert a change is to manually recreate the policy (Option D) or use a generic command (Option C), overlooking FortiManager's built-in revision history feature which is specifically designed for this purpose.
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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Go to Device Manager -> Revision History and restore the previous revision
FortiManager automatically stores configuration revisions for managed FortiGates. By navigating to Device Manager -> Revision History, the admin can select the previous revision and restore it, which reverts the device to its state before the accidental deletion. This process ensures the change is undone without manual intervention or affecting other devices.
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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Delete the ADOM and recreate it
Why it's wrong here
Overly destructive and unnecessary.
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Go to Device Manager -> Revision History and restore the previous revision
Why this is correct
Revision history stores configuration snapshots that can be restored.
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Use the 'restore' command on FortiManager
Why it's wrong here
No such generic command.
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Manually recreate the policy on the FortiGate
Why it's wrong here
Workable but not efficient; revision history is available.
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