NSE 4 – FortiGate 7.2 — Question 66

What are two characteristics of FortiGate HA cluster virtual IP addresses? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Virtual IP addresses are used to distinguish between cluster members.
• B. Heartbeat interfaces have virtual IP addresses that are manually assigned.
• C. The primary device in the cluster is always assigned IP address 169.254.0.1.
• D. A change in the virtual IP address happens when a FortiGate device joins or leaves the cluster.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Option A is correct because virtual IP addresses serve to differentiate between the various members of the FortiGate HA cluster. Option D is also valid as the virtual IP address will indeed change when a device either joins or leaves the cluster. Options B and C are incorrect; heartbeat interfaces do not require virtual IP addresses, and the IP 169.254.0.1 is not a standard assignment for the primary device.