NSE4 · Question #430
Which of the following are operating mode supported in FortiGate devices? (Choose two)
The correct answer is B. Transparent C. NAT/route. This question asks to identify the fundamental operating modes available on FortiGate devices.
Question
Which of the following are operating mode supported in FortiGate devices? (Choose two)
Options
- AProxy
- BTransparent
- CNAT/route
- DOffline inspection
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B92% (24)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
This question asks to identify the fundamental operating modes available on FortiGate devices.
Proxy is an inspection method or service (e.g., proxy-based web filtering), not a fundamental operating mode for the entire FortiGate device.
Transparent mode allows the FortiGate to function as a Layer 2 bridge, inspecting traffic without requiring changes to the network's IP addressing or routing, essentially acting as a 'stealth firewall'.
NAT/Route mode is the default and most common operating mode, where the FortiGate acts as a Layer 3 router, performing Network Address Translation (NAT) and routing traffic between different network segments.
Offline inspection is a feature or deployment concept for some security tools, but it is not a standard, general operating mode for FortiGate firewalls.
Concept tested: FortiGate operating modes
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/586326/fortigate-operating-modes
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