NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
Which FortiManager feature allows an administrator to roll back a policy package to a previous version?
⚠ Common exam trap
NSE7 often tests the distinction between previewing changes (Install Preview) and actually reverting changes (Revision History) — candidates confuse the two because both relate to policy package management.
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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Revision history
FortiManager's Revision History feature automatically creates a versioned snapshot of policy packages each time they are installed or modified. Administrators can browse prior revisions and revert to any previous version, restoring the exact policy state. This is the built-in rollback mechanism for policy packages.
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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Install preview
Why it's wrong here
Install preview only simulates the policy install and shows the resulting differences; it does not store or restore earlier revisions. It is tempting because it displays policy changes before committing, which is the correct tool when validating an install rather than reverting one.
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Revision history
Why this is correct
Revision history stores timestamped snapshots of each policy package, letting administrators revert to any prior version directly from FortiManager. This satisfies the rollback requirement precisely, since the feature preserves complete package states rather than individual object changes, enabling full restoration after an unintended or faulty policy installation.
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Device manager
Why it's wrong here
Device manager manages device objects, provisioning and configuration status; it holds no policy package revision history. It is tempting because it is where managed FortiGates are organised, which is the correct place to add or remove devices, not to revert policy.
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Automation stitch
Why it's wrong here
Automation stitches trigger actions on event log matches; they do not archive or restore policy package versions. It is tempting because stitches automate administrative responses, which is the correct mechanism when reacting to a log event rather than rolling back configuration.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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