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Fortinet FCSS_LED_AR-7.6 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for Fortinet's FCSS_LED_AR-7.6 exam
Question #: 6
Topic #: 1
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Why is it critical to maintain NTP synchronization between FortiGate and FortiSwitch when FortiLink is configured?

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Suggested Answer: C

FortiGate and FortiSwitchmust share synchronized timewhen operating in FortiLink mode.

Documented reasons in FortiOS:

Accurate time synchronization is required for logs, authentication events, and fabric correlations.

Why it's critical:

802.1X EAP and RADIUS timestamp validation

NAC policy enforcement timestamps

Certificate validation

Log correlation in Security Fabric / FortiAnalyzer

Incorrect options:

A: Firmware synchronization does NOT require NTP.

B: Switch-to-switch communication does not depend on NTP.

D: Standalone mode is unrelated to time sync.


by Marylou at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Armando
1 day ago
B is a given, they need to talk to each other!
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Lenita
6 days ago
A is also crucial for firmware updates, don’t forget that!
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Ilda
12 days ago
Wait, can FortiSwitch really work standalone? That seems off.
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Malinda
17 days ago
Totally agree, time sync is key for accuracy.
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Kerrie
22 days ago
C is super important for logs and events!
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Virgie
27 days ago
A) would be nice, but I'd rather have my devices in sync than their firmware.
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Laurel
2 months ago
D) sounds like a good option, but who wants their FortiSwitch to be a lone wolf?
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Catarina
2 months ago
I always get confused between NTP and ATP. Maybe I should just use a sundial instead.
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Pearly
2 months ago
C) is the correct answer. Accurate time is critical for logs, authentication, and event correlation.
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Marva
2 months ago
I vaguely recall that if FortiGate goes down, FortiSwitch can still operate, but I don't think that's related to NTP. So D seems less likely to me.
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Ammie
2 months ago
I practiced a similar question about device communication, but I think that was more about protocols. This one seems to focus on time, so I'm thinking C again.
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Alva
2 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like maintaining NTP sync is also important for firmware updates, which makes me lean towards A.
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Phuong
3 months ago
I remember something about time synchronization being crucial for logs and event correlation, so I think C might be the right answer.
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Sherly
3 months ago
Time sync is super important when you've got devices like FortiGate and FortiSwitch communicating. Option C seems like the best answer here. Gotta keep those logs and events properly correlated.
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Tawna
3 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. Is the time sync just for the FortiSwitch, or does it impact the whole network? I want to make sure I understand the full implications before answering.
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Nida
3 months ago
Okay, I got this. The correct answer is C - to ensure accurate time for logs, authentication, and event correlation. Maintaining NTP sync is crucial when the devices are linked together.
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Toi
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it just about time sync, or are there other reasons why NTP is critical when FortiLink is configured? I'll need to review the FortiLink documentation again.
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Cristen
4 months ago
I think this is a pretty straightforward question. The key is maintaining accurate time synchronization between the FortiGate and FortiSwitch for logging and event correlation.
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