NSE7 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Practice Question
When troubleshooting a FortiGate that is not synchronizing configuration to its HA peer, which command should be used to check the HA synchronization status?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the diagnostic command 'diagnose sys ha status' (which shows raw internal HA data) with the operational command 'get system ha status' (which shows the synchronization status in a clear format), leading them to choose option C instead of the correct B.
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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get system ha status
'get system ha status' is the standard operational command on FortiGate to display the current HA synchronization status, including whether the configuration is synchronized, the HA mode, and the peer status. This command provides a clear, human-readable output that directly indicates if the configuration is in sync or out of sync, which is essential for troubleshooting synchronization issues.
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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diagnose sys ha sync-status
Why it's wrong here
This specific command may not exist; 'get system ha status' is the correct one.
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get system ha status
Why this is correct
This command displays HA cluster status, sync state, and last sync error.
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diagnose sys ha status
Why it's wrong here
While 'diagnose sys ha' exists, 'get system ha status' is the standard command for overall status.
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show system ha
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid command; 'show' is not used in FortiOS CLI.
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