JNCIA-DevOps Junos Automation Stack And DevOps Concepts Practice Question
A network engineer is establishing a version control workflow for network configurations using Git. Which Git command should the engineer use to stage newly created configuration template files in the local repository working directory so they are included in the next commit?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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git add
The git add command stages changes in the working directory, moving them to the staging area (index) to prepare them for a commit.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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git clone
Why it's wrong here
git clone creates a local copy of a remote repository.
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git commit
Why it's wrong here
git commit records staged changes into the local repository.
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git push
Why it's wrong here
git push uploads local repository commits to a remote repository.
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git add
Why this is correct
git add stages new or modified files for the next commit.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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