Essentials

Here you have the best WatchGuard Essentials practice exam questions

You have 75 total questions across 15 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 16, 2026
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Question 1 of 75

When your device is in a default state, to which interface do you connect your management computer so you can use the Quick Setup Wizard or Web Setup
Wizard to configure the device? (Select one.)

Interface 0

Console interface

Any interface

Interface 1

Question 2 of 75

In the default Firebox configuration file, which policies control management access to the device? (Select two.)

Question 3 of 75

To use the Web Setup Wizard or Quick Setup Wizard to configure your Firebox or XTM device, your computer must have an IP address on which subnet? (Select one.)

10.0.10.0/24

10.0.1.0/24

172.16.10.0/24

192.168.1.0/24

Question 4 of 75

What is the best method to downgrade the version of Fireware OS on your Firebox without losing all device configuration settings? (Select one.)

Restore a saved backup image that was created for the device before the last Fireware OS upgrade.

Use the Upgrade OS feature in Fireware Web UI to install the sysa_dl file for an order version of Fireware OS.

Change the OS compatibility setting in Policy Manager to downgrade the device. Then use Policy Manager to save the configuration to the device.

Use the downgrade feature on Policy Manager to select a previous of Fireware OS.

Question 5 of 75

You configured four Device Administrator user accounts for your Firebox. To see a report of witch Device Management users have made changes to the device configuration, what must you do? (Select two.)

Start Firebox System Manager for the device and review the activity for the Management Users on the Authentication List tab.

Connect to Report Manager or Dimension and view the Audit Trail report for your device.

Open WatchGuard Server Center and review the configuration history for managed devices.

Configure your device to send audit trail log messages to your WatchGuard Log Server or Dimension Log Server.

About the WatchGuard Essentials Certification Exam

About the Exam

The WatchGuard Essentials (Essentials) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 75 practice questions across 15 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our Essentials questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.