Quick Answer
The answer is `get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes`. This command is correct because it directly queries the FortiGate’s BGP routing table for the routes that have been selected for outbound advertisement to a specific neighbor, filtering out any routes that are suppressed by policies or path attributes. On the Fortinet NSE 7 Advanced Security NSE7 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between verification commands: a common trap is confusing this with `get router info bgp network` (which shows locally injected networks) or `show ip bgp` (a Cisco equivalent). The key concept is that BGP advertises only the best path after applying outbound route maps and prefix lists, so this command confirms exactly what the neighbor will receive. Memory tip: think “advertised-routes” as “outbound truth”—if you want to see what you’re sending, use this command.
This NSE7 practice question tests your understanding of troubleshooting and diagnostics. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An administrator wants to verify that a BGP route is being advertised to a neighbor. Which command displays the routes that FortiGate is advertising to a specific BGP neighbor?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "which command"
Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
get router info bgp network
Why wrong: Shows locally originated BGP networks, not advertised routes.
get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes
Correct command.
diagnose ip router bgp routes
Why wrong: This is not a standard FortiGate command.
show ip bgp summary
Why wrong: Shows neighbor summary, not advertised routes.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes
Option A is correct. 'get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes' shows all routes that the FortiGate is advertising to that specific BGP neighbor. This is the standard command for verifying outbound route advertisement.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
get router info bgp network
Why it's wrong here
Shows locally originated BGP networks, not advertised routes.
get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes
Why this is correct
Correct command.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
diagnose ip router bgp routes
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard FortiGate command.
show ip bgp summary
Why it's wrong here
Shows neighbor summary, not advertised routes.
Common exam traps
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Shows locally originated BGP networks, not advertised routes.
Detailed technical explanation
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
A network engineer at a university connects two campus buildings via a fibre link. Both routers run OSPF, but no adjacency forms — even though both routers can ping each other. The engineer finds one router is in area 0 and the other in area 1. OSPF adjacency requires matching area numbers, hello/dead timers, and network type. IP reachability alone is not enough.
What to study next
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related NSE7 OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics — This question tests Troubleshooting and Diagnostics — OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters..
The correct answer is: get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes — Option A is correct. 'get router info bgp neighbor <ip> advertised-routes' shows all routes that the FortiGate is advertising to that specific BGP neighbor. This is the standard command for verifying outbound route advertisement.
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related NSE7 OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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Variation 1. An administrator configures BGP route advertisement but the routes are not being sent to the neighbor. The BGP session is established. What is the MOST likely cause?
mediumWhy D: For routes to be advertised, they must be present in the BGP table, which requires either redistribution from another protocol or manual network statements. The most common causes are missing 'network' statements or redistribution configuration.
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