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Which of the following statements are correct regarding FortiGate virtual domains (VDOMs)? (Choose two)

The correct answer is A. VDOMs divide a single FortiGate unit into two or more independent firewall. B. A management VDOM handles SNMP. logging, alert email and FortiGuard updates. This question asks about the fundamental characteristics and management aspects of FortiGate Virtual Domains (VDOMs).

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

Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding FortiGate virtual domains (VDOMs)? (Choose two)

Options

  • AVDOMs divide a single FortiGate unit into two or more independent firewall.
  • BA management VDOM handles SNMP. logging, alert email and FortiGuard updates.
  • CEach VDOM can run different firmware versions.
  • DAdministrative users with a 'super_admin' profile can administrate only one VDOM.

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    88% (28)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    9% (3)

Why each option

This question asks about the fundamental characteristics and management aspects of FortiGate Virtual Domains (VDOMs).

AVDOMs divide a single FortiGate unit into two or more independent firewall.Correct

VDOMs allow a single FortiGate unit to be logically segmented into multiple independent virtual firewalls, each with its own configurations, interfaces, and policies, enabling multi-tenancy or network segmentation.

BA management VDOM handles SNMP. logging, alert email and FortiGuard updates.Correct

In a FortiGate with VDOMs, a designated management VDOM is responsible for handling device-wide services such as SNMP, central logging, alert emails, and FortiGuard updates, ensuring centralized administrative functions.

CEach VDOM can run different firmware versions.

All VDOMs on a single FortiGate unit share the same underlying operating system and must run the exact same firmware version; they cannot run different firmware versions independently.

DAdministrative users with a 'super_admin' profile can administrate only one VDOM.

An administrative user with a 'super_admin' profile possesses global administrative access and can manage all VDOMs on the FortiGate unit, not just a single one.

Concept tested: FortiGate VDOM capabilities and management

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/337180/virtual-domains-vdoms

Topics

#VDOMs#FortiGate System#System Configuration#Multi-Tenancy

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