Match each Fortinet command to its function.
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Displays CPU and memory usage
Packet flow debugging
Tests network connectivity
Displays entire configuration
Packet capture for troubleshooting
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 system performance: Display real-time system performance statistics
Correct matches: 'get system performance' shows real-time performance statistics; 'diagnose debug application httpd' enables HTTP daemon debugging; 'execute ping' tests network connectivity; 'show system status' displays system summary. Common confusions include swapping the functions of 'get system performance' and 'execute ping'.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
get system performance: Display real-time system performance statistics
Why this is correct
This command shows CPU, memory, and session usage in real time.
diagnose debug application httpd: Enable debug for HTTP daemon
Why this is correct
This command enables debugging output for the HTTP daemon (GUI).
execute ping: Ping a network host
Why this is correct
Executes an ICMP echo request to test connectivity.
show system status: Display system status information
Why this is correct
Provides summary of system uptime, firmware version, serial number, etc.
get system performance: Ping a network host
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — 'get system performance' does not ping; it shows performance stats.
execute ping: Display real-time system performance statistics
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — 'execute ping' does not show performance stats; it pings.
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