NSE4 Question #118: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following antivirus and attack definition update options are supported by FortiGate units? (Select all that apply.)

Options

• AManual update by downloading the signatures from the support site.
• BPull updates from the FortiGate device
• CPush updates from the FortiGuard Distribution Network.
• D"update-AV/AS" command from the CLI

Explanation

FortiGate units support antivirus and attack definition updates through manual downloads, pulling updates from FortiGuard, and the push mechanism from the FortiGuard Distribution Network.

Common mistakes.

• D. The 'update-AV/AS' command from the CLI is an action to initiate an update, not an update option or method by which the definitions are sourced or transmitted.

Concept tested. FortiGuard update mechanisms

Reference. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortimanager/7.4.0/administration-guide/603056/updating-the-fortimanager-and-fortigate-unit-s-firmware-and-fortiguard-signatures

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