NSE7 get system performance status Practice Question
Which two commands display the current session count on a FortiGate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think only 'get system performance status' shows session count, but 'diagnose sys session stat' also provides session statistics including count. The trap is that both commands are valid, making this a multi-select question.
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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 performance status
Both 'get system performance status' and 'diagnose sys session stat' display the current session count on a FortiGate. 'get system performance status' provides a real-time snapshot including active sessions, while 'diagnose sys session stat' shows session table statistics such as total and used sessions. Therefore, both commands are valid answers to the question.
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 this is correct
Correct: 'get system performance status' displays the current session count as part of the performance overview.
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diagnose sys session stat
Why this is correct
Correct: 'diagnose sys session stat' also shows session count information, including total and used sessions.
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show system session
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: 'show system session' is not a valid FortiOS command; the correct command is 'diagnose sys session stat'.
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diagnose hardware sysinfo session
Why it's wrong here
Wrong: 'diagnose hardware sysinfo session' is not a valid command for displaying session count.
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