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Question 1
You need to ensure that the security policy is configured correctly for a flow with both source NAT and destination NAT involved. In this scenario, which two match conditions are valid for source and destination addresses? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. post-NAT destination address; pre-NAT source address
On an SRX, destination NAT is applied before the security policy lookup, while source NAT is applied after it. The policy must therefore match the original (pre-NAT) source address and the translated (post-NAT) destination address. This is why a flow with both NAT types is matched on pre-NAT source and post-NAT destination.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. Source NAT happens after the policy lookup, so the policy never sees the post-NAT source address.
- D. Destination NAT has already been applied when the policy is evaluated, so the pre-NAT destination address cannot be matched.
Question 2
You are modifying the NAT rule order and you notice that a new NAT rule has been added to the bottom of the list. In this situation, which command would you use to reorder NAT rules?
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Correct answer: A. insert
The insert command is used to reorder NAT rules in Junos OS. It allows you to place a rule at a specific position in the rule list, which is the standard method for managing rule order when a new rule needs to be repositioned from the bottom of the list.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The run command executes operational mode commands, not for reordering rules.
- C. The top command moves a rule to the top but does not allow precise reordering to arbitrary positions.
- D. The up command moves a rule up one position at a time, which is inefficient for significant reordering.
Question 3
Which two statements are correct about the Junos OS? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. It is a network operating system; It is supported on physical and virtual devices.
Junos OS is a network operating system that runs on both physical Juniper devices (such as SRX Series Firewalls and routing platforms) and virtual instances. It is purpose-built for networking and security functions across multiple device types and deployment scenarios.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. Junos OS is itself the operating system, not a management system for managing other Juniper devices.
- D. Junos OS is not specifically designed for IoT devices; it is a general-purpose network operating system for enterprise and service provider infrastructure.
Question 4
An SRX Series Firewall operates in which two modes? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. flow mode; packet mode
SRX Series Firewalls operate in two distinct modes: flow mode, which processes traffic at the flow level for better performance and scalability, and packet mode, which processes traffic on a packet-by-packet basis. These modes determine how the firewall handles traffic inspection and security processing.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. Route mode is not an operating mode for SRX firewalls; routing is a function that occurs within the firewall's processing architecture.
- D. Wireless mode is not an operating mode for SRX Series Firewalls; wireless connectivity would be a separate feature, not a fundamental operating mode.
Question 5
In which order does Junos OS process the various forms of NAT?
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Correct answer: B. static NAT, destination NAT, source NAT
Junos OS processes NAT in the specific order of static NAT first, then destination NAT, and finally source NAT. This sequence is critical because static NAT creates bidirectional address mappings, destination NAT must be processed before source NAT to ensure proper traffic translation when multiple NAT types are configured.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This order does not reflect the actual Junos NAT processing sequence.
- C. This order does not reflect the actual Junos NAT processing sequence.
- D. This order does not reflect the actual Junos NAT processing sequence.
Question 6
On the SRX Series Firewalls, which type of NAT is bi-directional?
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Correct answer: B. static NAT
Static NAT is bidirectional, meaning it translates addresses in both directions of traffic flow. A static NAT mapping automatically handles both inbound and outbound traffic associated with the mapped address pair, providing symmetric translation unlike source or destination NAT alone.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Source NAT without PAT translates only outbound traffic source addresses, not bidirectional.
- C. Source NAT is unidirectional, translating only outbound traffic initiated from inside networks.
- D. Destination NAT is unidirectional, translating only inbound traffic destined to specific addresses.
Question 7
Which two settings does the host-inbound-traffic zone configuration parameter control? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, C. protocols on the zone's physical interfaces; exception traffic
The host-inbound-traffic zone configuration parameter controls which protocols are allowed on the zone's physical interfaces and which exception traffic (management traffic, routing protocols) can be processed by the firewall itself rather than transited through it. These settings determine how traffic destined to the firewall's management and routing functions is handled.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Transit traffic policies are controlled by security policies, not by the host-inbound-traffic configuration.
- D. Logical interface protocols are controlled separately through interface-specific configurations, not by host-inbound-traffic.
Question 8
Which two statements are correct about the Junos OS architecture? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, D. Junos is built using independent software processes; Individual software processes can be restarted without impacting the others.
Junos OS is built using independent software processes that operate separately from one another. This modular architecture allows individual processes to be restarted without affecting other processes or causing synchronization issues, providing high availability and simplified troubleshooting and maintenance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Junos processes are independent, not interdependent, which is a key architectural strength.
- C. Because processes are independent, restarting a single process does not create synchronization issues with others.
Question 9
You plan to use unified security policies to identify and control nested HTTP applications. In this scenario, which two actions must you perform on your SRX Series Firewall? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. Install the application identification (AppID) feature license on the SRX Series Firewall; Include dynamic application objects in your security policies.
To identify and control nested HTTP applications using unified security policies, you must first install the application identification (AppID) feature license, which enables the firewall to recognize and inspect application-layer traffic. You must also include dynamic application objects in your security policies to reference the identified applications for control and enforcement.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. Unified security policies can be created in any zone context, not exclusively in the global zone.
- D. The default security policy does not need to be disabled; unified security policies work alongside existing policies and can coexist with default configurations.
Question 10
What must also be enabled when using source NAT if the address pool is in the same subnet as the interface?
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Correct answer: A. proxy ARP
When using source NAT with an address pool in the same subnet as the interface, proxy ARP must be enabled. Proxy ARP allows the firewall to respond to ARP requests for the translated addresses, making those addresses reachable on the local subnet even though they are not directly assigned to the interface. Without proxy ARP, hosts on the subnet would not be able to resolve the NAT pool addresses to a MAC address.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Dynamic DNS is used for updating DNS records with changing IP addresses and is not required for source NAT with a local subnet pool.
- C. Static NAT is a different NAT type and is not required when using source NAT.
- D. Destination NAT translates destination addresses and is independent of source NAT configuration requirements.
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Question 11
You want to enable NextGen Web Filtering in SRX Series devices. In this scenario, which two actions will accomplish this task? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Configure an SSL initiation profile; Configure an SSL proxy profile.
Enabling NextGen Web Filtering on SRX Series devices requires two key configurations: an SSL proxy profile must be configured to intercept and inspect HTTPS traffic for web filtering, and an SSL initiation profile must be configured to establish the SSL connection between the firewall and internal clients. Certificate generation (whether self-signed or CA-signed) is a prerequisite step, but the actual filtering enablement requires the SSL proxy and initiation profiles.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Generating a CA-signed certificate alone does not enable NextGen Web Filtering; SSL profiles are required.
- B. Generating a self-signed certificate alone does not enable NextGen Web Filtering; SSL profiles must be configured.
Question 12
Which two statements are correct about security zones on an SRX Series device? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Security zones cannot be shared between routing instances; Intra-zone and inter-zone traffic both require security policies.
Each security zone belongs to a single routing instance, so a zone cannot be shared between routing instances. On an SRX in flow mode, the default policy denies traffic, so both intra-zone and inter-zone traffic need a security policy to be permitted. These two statements describe how zones behave on the device.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A security zone is bound to one routing instance and cannot be shared between routing instances.
- B. An SRX supports many security zones, and multiple zones are the normal deployment.
Question 13
What are two system-defined zones created on the SRX Series Firewalls? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. junos-host; null
The junos-host and null zones are system-defined zones automatically created on SRX Series Firewalls. The junos-host zone represents traffic destined for the firewall device itself, while the null zone is used for traffic that should be discarded. These special zones are reserved and present on all SRX devices by default.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. DMZ is a user-defined zone that must be manually created; it is not a system-defined zone.
- D. Management is a functional zone but not a system-defined security zone in the same way junos-host and null are.
Question 14
Which type of NAT performs port address translation?
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Correct answer: A. interface-based source NAT
Interface-based source NAT performs port address translation by mapping source ports along with source IP addresses. When traffic passes through an interface configured with interface-based source NAT, both the IP address and the port number are translated, enabling multiple internal clients to share a single external IP address through port multiplexing.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Static NAT creates a one-to-one IP address mapping without performing port translation.
- C. Source NAT with address shifting translates addresses but does not necessarily perform port-level translation.
- D. Destination NAT without port forwarding translates destination addresses only, not ports.
Question 15
Which two statements are true about content filtering on SRX Series devices? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Content filtering does not require a license; Content filtering examines the file contents to determine the file type.
Content filtering is a local UTM feature on the SRX and does not require a separate license, unlike antivirus or enhanced web filtering. Current content filtering identifies file types by inspecting the file contents rather than trusting the file extension. This prevents users from bypassing rules simply by renaming files.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Content filtering is not a licensed feature on SRX Series devices.
- B. Content filtering determines the file type from the file contents, not just the extension, which could easily be changed.
Question 16
Which two products will allow security policy management on SRX Series devices? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. Juniper Mist; Security Director
Juniper Mist and Security Director are the products that allow security policy management on SRX Series devices. Security Director is the dedicated security policy management platform for SRX, while Juniper Mist provides cloud-based management capabilities including security policy administration.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. JIMS (Juniper Intrusion Management System) is for intrusion detection and prevention, not general security policy management.
- D. JSA (Juniper Security Advisor) is a security analytics and compliance tool, not a security policy management product.
Question 17
You are troubleshooting first path traffic not passing through an SRX Series Firewall. You have determined that the traffic is ingressing and egressing the correct interfaces using a route lookup. In this scenario, what is the next step in troubleshooting why the device may be dropping the traffic?
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Correct answer: B. Verify that the interfaces are in the correct security zones.
After verifying that traffic is ingressing and egressing the correct interfaces through route lookup, the next logical troubleshooting step is to verify that the interfaces are configured in the correct security zones. If interfaces are not assigned to proper zones or are misconfigured, traffic will be dropped at the security policy enforcement stage, even if routing appears correct. Security zones are essential for policy-based filtering, and zone misconfiguration is a common cause of traffic drop after routing has been validated.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. ALG (Application Layer Gateway) verification comes later in the troubleshooting process after zone configuration is confirmed.
- C. Source NAT verification is not the immediate next step; zone assignment is checked first since it's fundamental to policy enforcement.
- D. Routing protocol verification is unnecessary since the route lookup has already been validated as correct.
Question 18
Which two statements are correct about unified security policies on SRX Series Firewalls? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Unified security policies can be zone-based or global; Unified security policies use the application identification (AppID) engine.
Unified security policies on SRX Series Firewalls can be configured as either zone-based policies (applying to traffic between specific zones) or global policies (applying to all traffic). Unified security policies leverage the AppID (Application Identification) engine to identify applications and enforce policies based on application types rather than just protocol and port. This application-aware approach enables more granular control over network traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. When multiple matches occur, unified security policies use the first matching policy, not the most restrictive match.
- B. Unified security policies match against policy rules; application identification occurs as part of the policy processing, not before all policy statements are processed.
Question 19
Which two statements about functional zones are correct? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, D. You create only one functional zone called management; The management functional zone controls management access to the firewall.
The management functional zone is the functional zone administrators configure, and it is dedicated to out-of-band management access to the firewall. Interfaces placed in it are used only for management traffic and do not pass transit traffic. Functional zones are not used in security policies.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. An interface belongs to only one zone, so a functional zone does not consist of interfaces belonging to multiple zones.
- C. Functional zones cannot be referenced in security policies; only security zones can.
Question 20
You are asked to permit users to read Reddit posts but prevent them from posting any new content. Which two actions would you perform to achieve this task? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: C, D. Include micro-application objects in unified security policies; Enable micro-application services for application-identification.
To permit users to read Reddit posts while preventing them from posting new content, you must enable micro-application services for application identification, which allows the firewall to recognize and differentiate granular application behaviors. These micro-application objects must then be included in unified security policies, which support fine-grained application-level control and can distinguish between different actions within the same application (such as reading versus posting on Reddit).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Micro-application services are enabled at the application level, not at the zone level for application tracking.
- B. Traditional security policies cannot provide the granular application control needed; unified security policies are required to differentiate micro-application actions.
Question 21
Which statement about the flow module is correct in the context of destination NAT?
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Correct answer: A. The flow module performs NAT during both first path and fast path processing.
The flow module in SRX Series Firewalls performs NAT translation during both first path and fast path processing. During first path, the flow module creates entries in the flow table and applies NAT transformations. During fast path, subsequent packets matching the established flow use the cached NAT translations from the flow table, ensuring consistent address translation for the entire connection.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The flow module performs NAT on both source and destination addresses depending on the NAT rule configuration.
- C. The flow module performs NAT during both first path and fast path processing, not just fast path.
- D. The flow module performs NAT during both first path and fast path processing, not just first path.
Question 22
What happens when traffic is matched by a unified security policy?
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Correct answer: C. Further policy processing stops and applies the action.
When traffic is matched by a unified security policy, further policy processing stops immediately and the action specified in that policy is applied. This prevents redundant evaluation and ensures efficient traffic handling by applying only the first matching policy's action.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Dynamic application assignment is not automatically triggered by policy matching; applications are identified separately.
- B. Processing does not continue to match additional policies once a match is found; the first matching policy determines the outcome.
- D. Processing stops at the first matching unified policy rather than continuing to evaluate additional policies.
Question 23
Which two security features are applied in a security policy? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. SSL proxy; firewall authentication
Security policies in Juniper SRX firewalls can apply SSL proxy capabilities to inspect encrypted traffic, and firewall authentication to verify user identity before allowing traffic. These security features are directly configured within the security policy framework to control and inspect traffic flows.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. Captive portal authentication is configured at the device or zone level, not as part of the security policy itself.
- D. MAC bypass is not a standard security policy feature; MAC-based filtering is handled separately from policy-based security controls.
Question 24
Which two statements are correct about security policies in SRX Series Firewalls? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: B, C. A security policy can control both transit traffic and self-traffic; A security policy can control both intra-zone traffic and inter-zone traffic.
Security policies in SRX can control both transit traffic (traffic passing through the firewall between zones) and self-traffic (traffic destined to or originating from the firewall itself). Additionally, security policies can control both intra-zone traffic (traffic between devices within the same zone) and inter-zone traffic (traffic between different zones). This broad control makes policies flexible for comprehensive traffic management.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Security policies can control both inter-zone and intra-zone traffic, not only inter-zone.
- D. Security policies can control both transit traffic and self-traffic, not only transit traffic.
Question 25
Which two security policies are installed by default on SRX 300 Series Firewalls? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: A, B. a security policy to allow all traffic from the trust zone to the trust zone; a security policy to allow all traffic from the trust zone to the untrust zone
SRX 300 Series Firewalls have two default security policies installed: one allowing all traffic from the trust zone to the trust zone, and another allowing all traffic from the trust zone to the untrust zone. These default policies establish the baseline trust relationship allowing internal traffic and outbound traffic by default.
Why the other options are wrong
- C. No default policy allows untrust to trust traffic; this direction is blocked by default for security purposes.
- D. No default policy exists specifically for the management zone to trust zone traffic; management traffic requires explicit configuration.
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