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Fortinet FCSS_EFW_AD-7.6 Exam - Topic 4 Question 6 Discussion

Refer to the exhibit.The partial output of an OSPF command is shown. You are checking the OSPF status of a FortiGate device when you receive the output shown in the exhibit. Based on the output, which two statements about FortiGate are correct? (Choose two answers)
B) FortiGate supports OSPF ECMP. and D) FortiGate can inject external routing information.
A) FortiGate is a backup designated router.
C) FortiGate is in the area 0.0.0.5.

Fortinet FCSS_EFW_AD-7.6 Exam - Topic 4 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for Fortinet's FCSS_EFW_AD-7.6 exam
Question #: 6
Topic #: 4
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Refer to the exhibit.

The partial output of an OSPF command is shown. You are checking the OSPF status of a FortiGate device when you receive the output shown in the exhibit. Based on the output, which two statements about FortiGate are correct? (Choose two answers)

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Comprehensive and Detailed 150 to 200 words of Explanation From Exact Extract of Enterprise Firewall 7.6 Administrator documents:

Based on the FortiOS 7.6 Infrastructure study guide and official documentation regarding OSPF monitoring, the command output get router info ospf status provides critical details about the OSPF process.

Injecting External Information (Option D): The last line of the exhibit explicitly states, 'This router is an ASBR' (Autonomous System Boundary Router). By definition in the OSPF protocol, an ASBR is a router that connects the OSPF network to another routing domain (such as BGP, Static, or Connected routes) and is responsible for injecting external routing information into the OSPF domain.

OSPF ECMP Support (Option B): The output indicates that the OSPF process 'Conforms to RFC2328'. RFC 2328 is the standard for OSPFv2, which includes the capability for Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP). In FortiOS, the OSPF engine supports multi-path routing by default, allowing the device to utilize multiple paths to the same destination if they share the same cost.


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Tom
3 hours ago
I feel like A and C could be misleading. The area number seems off.
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Carlene
5 days ago
I think B and D are correct. OSPF ECMP is crucial for load balancing.
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Katina
10 days ago
Not sure about that area number, seems odd.
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Essie
16 days ago
Yup, supports OSPF ECMP too!
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Dominic
2 months ago
Wait, can it really inject external routing info?
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Matt
2 months ago
I agree, definitely a backup designated router!
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Shanice
2 months ago
FortiGate is in area 0.0.0.5.
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Flo
3 months ago
Are we sure about the area? Seems off to me.
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Sonia
3 months ago
Totally agree, it can inject external routing info.
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Asuncion
3 months ago
Wait, how can it be a backup designated router?
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Matt
3 months ago
I think it supports OSPF ECMP too!
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Dottie
3 months ago
FortiGate is definitely in area 0.0.0.5.
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Lanie
3 months ago
I recall that FortiGate can inject external routes, so I’m leaning towards option D being correct, but I need to double-check the output.
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Sherell
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the area notation. Is 0.0.0.5 even a valid OSPF area? I thought it had to be in a different format.
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Miss
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to identify OSPF roles, and I feel like option A might be correct.
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Merilyn
4 months ago
I think I remember something about OSPF and designated routers, but I'm not sure if FortiGate can be a backup designated router.
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