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Which of the following methods does the FortiGate unit use to determine the availability of a web cache using Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP)?

The correct answer is C. The FortiGate using uses the health check monitor to verify the availability of a web cache server. FortiGate units determine the availability of WCCP web caches by employing health check monitors, ensuring traffic is only directed to active and responsive cache servers.

Submitted by kev92· Apr 18, 2026FortiGate Deployment and System Configuration

Question

Which of the following methods does the FortiGate unit use to determine the availability of a web cache using Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP)?

Options

  • AThe FortiGate unit receives periodic "Here I am" messages from the web cache.
  • BThe FortiGate unit polls all globally-defined web cache servers at a regular intervals.
  • CThe FortiGate using uses the health check monitor to verify the availability of a web cache server.
  • DThe web cache sends an "I see you" message which is captured by the FortiGate unit.

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  • B
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  • C
    93% (41)

Why each option

FortiGate units determine the availability of WCCP web caches by employing health check monitors, ensuring traffic is only directed to active and responsive cache servers.

AThe FortiGate unit receives periodic "Here I am" messages from the web cache.

While WCCP involves 'Here I am' messages from the cache, FortiGate's determination of availability often extends beyond passive reception to include active health checks for more robust monitoring.

BThe FortiGate unit polls all globally-defined web cache servers at a regular intervals.

The specific mechanism for WCCP health in FortiGate is typically referred to as a health check monitor, which is a more defined process than merely 'polling all globally-defined web cache servers'.

CThe FortiGate using uses the health check monitor to verify the availability of a web cache server.Correct

FortiGate units utilize health check monitors to actively verify the operational status and availability of configured WCCP web cache servers. This proactive monitoring ensures that traffic is only redirected to functioning caches, maintaining service reliability and preventing service disruptions.

DThe web cache sends an "I see you" message which is captured by the FortiGate unit.

'I see you' messages are not a standard or primary method FortiGate uses for WCCP web cache availability determination; the 'Here I am' message from the cache is part of WCCP, but active health checks are also crucial.

Concept tested: FortiGate WCCP web cache availability health checks

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/5.6.0/cookbook/389025/working-with-wccp

Topics

#WCCP#Web Cache#Health Check#Service Monitoring

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