JNCIA-DevOps Junos REST API Practice Question
An administrator wants to disable the Junos REST API daemon entirely. Which CLI command achieves this?
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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delete system services jpagent
To disable the jpagent service, the administrator uses the 'delete system services jpagent' command in configuration mode.
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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deactivate protocols rest-api
Why it's wrong here
Protocols is the incorrect hierarchy for system services.
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set system services jpagent disable
Why it's wrong here
Junos typically uses the 'delete' command to remove service configurations rather than a 'disable' leaf for jpagent.
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delete system services jpagent
Why this is correct
Deleting the jpagent service configuration stops the REST API daemon.
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stop system services rest
Why it's wrong here
This is not valid Junos CLI syntax.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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