NSE 4 – FortiGate 5.4 — Question 51

Which of the following statements are true regarding Local User Authentication? (Select all that apply.)

Answer options

• A. Local user authentication is based on usernames and passwords stored locally on the FortiGate unit.
• B. Two-factor authentication can be enabled on a per user basis.
• C. Administrators can create an account for the user locally and specify the remote server to verify the password.
• D. Local users are for administration accounts only and cannot be used for identity policies.

Correct answer: A, B, C

Explanation

Option A is correct because Local User Authentication indeed relies on locally stored usernames and passwords on the FortiGate device. Option B is also true as it allows for two-factor authentication on a user-specific basis. Option C is accurate since administrators can create local accounts for users while specifying a remote server for password validation. Option D is incorrect because local users can be used for more than just administration accounts; they can also be part of identity policies.