NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
Which TWO statements about VDOM limits on FortiGate are correct? (Choose TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume VDOMs are a free feature available on all models without licensing, or that VDOM count is unlimited, when in fact both a valid license and model-specific hard limits apply.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VDOM support requires a valid FortiGate license
VDOM support on FortiGate is a licensed feature. Without a valid FortiGate license (e.g., an Advanced or Enterprise license bundle), the VDOM functionality is disabled, and the device operates in a single-VDOM (split-task) mode. This licensing requirement ensures that only authorized models and configurations can utilize VDOM isolation.
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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VDOMs can be created only in NAT mode
Why it's wrong here
VDOMs work in both NAT and transparent modes.
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All FortiGate models support at least 10 VDOMs
Why it's wrong here
Some entry-level models support fewer.
- ✓
VDOM support requires a valid FortiGate license
Why this is correct
VDOMs often require an advanced feature license.
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The maximum number of VDOMs is fixed per model and cannot be exceeded
Why this is correct
Each model has a hardware limit.
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VDOMs can be added without additional memory
Why it's wrong here
Each VDOM consumes memory.
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