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(Addicting.Games). Based on this configuration, which statement is true?

The correct answer is A. Addicting.Games is allowed based on the Application Overrides configuration.. Based on the configuration, "Addicting.Games" is allowed because it is explicitly permitted by an Application Overrides setting, which takes precedence over general category blocking.

Submitted by kevin_r· Apr 18, 2026Security Profiles and Content Inspection

Question

(Addicting.Games). Based on this configuration, which statement is true?

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Options

  • AAddicting.Games is allowed based on the Application Overrides configuration.
  • BAddicting.Games is blocked based on the Filter Overrides configuration.
  • CAddicting.Games can be allowed only if the Filter Overrides actions is set to Exempt.
  • DAddicting.Games is allowed based on the Categories configuration.

How the community answered

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  • A
    94% (45)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)

Why each option

Based on the configuration, "Addicting.Games" is allowed because it is explicitly permitted by an Application Overrides setting, which takes precedence over general category blocking.

AAddicting.Games is allowed based on the Application Overrides configuration.Correct

FortiGate's security profiles apply rules with a specific order of precedence, where Application Overrides are processed before general category blocking. If "Addicting.Games" is explicitly configured as an Application Override to be allowed, it will bypass any broader category blocking that might otherwise apply to its category.

BAddicting.Games is blocked based on the Filter Overrides configuration.

Filter Overrides typically refer to web filtering categories and actions, which is distinct from an application override.

CAddicting.Games can be allowed only if the Filter Overrides actions is set to Exempt.

Setting Filter Overrides to Exempt would allow web filtering categories, but the question specifically refers to the application "Addicting.Games" and its allowance by Application Overrides.

DAddicting.Games is allowed based on the Categories configuration.

While categories define actions for groups of applications, Application Overrides take precedence over category settings, meaning the specific override for "Addicting.Games" dictates its allowance, not the general category action.

Concept tested: FortiGate application control override precedence

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/526487/application-control

Topics

#Application Control#Application Overrides#Security Profiles#Content Inspection

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