NSE 4 – FortiGate 7.0 — Question 18

Which two statements are correct regarding FortiGate HA cluster virtual IP addresses? (Choose two.)

Answer options

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

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

Option A is correct because the virtual IP address changes when a device joins or leaves the cluster, ensuring proper traffic routing. Option B is also right as virtual IP addresses indeed help to identify different members within the cluster. Options C and D are incorrect; heartbeat interfaces do not typically have manually assigned virtual IPs and the primary device does not always have a fixed IP of 169.254.0.1.