NSE_3NSE 3 - FortiGate Operator practice test
150 Fortinet NSE_3 practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 12 samples are free.
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- Questions
- 150
- Free samples
- 12
- Versions
- 1
- Updated
- Mar 2026
Practice NSE_3 in the simulator.
Study, timed and flashcard modes. Answers and explanations as you go, and your progress saves.
NSE_3, by the numbers.
Official specifications published by Fortinet.
- Questions
- 40
- Passing score
- Not officially published; approximately 70-80% based on community reports
- Exam fee
- $0
- Valid for
- 2 years
- In the bank
- v1 (150)

Everything about NSE_3.
NSE_3 · Fortinet · FortiOS 7.6
Exam information
Official specifications published by Fortinet, plus what is in our question bank.
- Questions
- 40
- Passing score
- Not officially published; approximately 70-80% based on community reports
- Level
- Associate
- Question types
- Single Selection Multiple Choice, Multiple Selection Multiple Choice
What NSE_3 covers
9 weighted domains. Open a domain for its topics, and a topic for its objectives. Practice questions are tagged to these.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NSE_3 earns the Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) Cybersecurity in the Cybersecurity / Secure Networking track.
How to study for this exam?
Use the NSE_3 practice test alongside the official material below.
- FortiGate Operator (Self-Paced)Self-paced online · Free
Official Fortinet course covering 15 topics on FortiGate operations. Includes demos, interactive simulations, and the embedded FCA Cybersecurity exam.
- NSE 1 - Introduction to the Threat LandscapeSelf-paced online · Free
Recommended prerequisite. Covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts and the modern threat landscape.
- NSE 2 - Technical Introduction to CybersecuritySelf-paced online · Free
Recommended prerequisite. Provides technical foundations for cybersecurity concepts.
- NSE 3 - Fortinet Core Products (Product Awareness)Self-paced online · Free
Complementary NSE 3 course covering the full Fortinet product portfolio. Organized into Security Fabric pillars: Security-Driven Networking, Zero Trust Access, Adaptive Cloud Security, Security Operations. Contains 22 lessons.
Who should take this exam?
NSE_3 is typically taken by Entry-level cybersecurity professionals, Network administrators in small to medium businesses and IT support staff working with Fortinet equipment, among 2 other roles. Experience level: beginner.
Three ways to practise
Study mode
Work through the bank at your own pace with the answer and explanation one tap away. Flag questions, add notes, bookmark the hard ones.
Open in the simulatorTimed mode
A shuffled deck with a countdown that mirrors the real exam. Your score is saved to your attempt history.
Open in the simulatorFlashcards
Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.
Open in the simulator
