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NSE4 Question #550: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Reduces the amount of logs generated by denied traffic.. This FortiGate configuration reduces the amount of logs generated by denied traffic by creating a session for such traffic, which prevents repeated logging of individual denied packets.

Submitted by anjalisingh· Apr 18, 2026Firewall Policies and Authentication

Question

An administrator has configured the following settings: What does the configuration do? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AReduces the amount of logs generated by denied traffic.
  • BEnforces device detection on all interfaces for 30 minutes.
  • CBlocks denied users for 30 minutes.
  • DCreates a session for traffic being denied.

Explanation

This FortiGate configuration reduces the amount of logs generated by denied traffic by creating a session for such traffic, which prevents repeated logging of individual denied packets.

Common mistakes.

  • B. There is no direct correlation between reducing logs for denied traffic and enforcing device detection on interfaces for a specific duration.
  • C. While traffic might be denied, creating a session for denied traffic does not inherently block users for a specified duration like a quarantine or ban.

Concept tested. FortiGate Deny Session and Logging Reduction

Reference. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/469902/session-handling

Topics

#Firewall Sessions#Denied Traffic Handling#Logging#Policy Behavior

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