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NSE4 · Question #167

Which one of the following statements is correct about raw log messages?

The correct answer is A. Logs have a header and a body section.. Raw log messages generated by FortiGate devices consistently follow a structured format, comprising a distinct header section and a detailed body section for each event.

Submitted by neha2k· Apr 18, 2026Logging and Monitoring

Question

Which one of the following statements is correct about raw log messages?

Options

  • ALogs have a header and a body section.
  • BLogs have a header and a body section.
  • CLogs have a header and a body section.

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    92% (23)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

Raw log messages generated by FortiGate devices consistently follow a structured format, comprising a distinct header section and a detailed body section for each event.

ALogs have a header and a body section.Correct

FortiGate raw log messages are typically structured with a header that includes common fields like date, time, log ID, type, and subtype, followed by a body section that provides detailed information specific to the event being logged.

BLogs have a header and a body section.

This statement is identical to A, implying it is technically correct, but in a multiple-choice question with distinct incorrect options, this would typically not be a choice.

CLogs have a header and a body section.

This statement is identical to A, implying it is technically correct, but in a multiple-choice question with distinct incorrect options, this would typically not be a choice.

Concept tested: FortiGate raw log message structure

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/fortios-log-message-reference/310052/log-message-structure

Topics

#Log structure#Raw logs#FortiGate logging

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