JNCIA-DevOps Junos Automation Stack And DevOps Concepts Practice Question
An engineer wants to inspect the differences between two committed configurations on a Junos device using the CLI or automation tools. Which operation does this correspond to in Junos configuration management?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Comparing configuration revisions (e.g., rollback comparison) to audit modifications before committing.
Comparing configuration revisions is done using comparison features (e.g., 'show configuration | compare').
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Running a traceroute across the management network
Why it's wrong here
Traceroute tests IP packet paths.
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Comparing configuration revisions (e.g., rollback comparison) to audit modifications before committing.
Why this is correct
Correct. Configuration comparison allows auditing differences between revisions.
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Performing a NETCONF <discard-changes> operation
Why it's wrong here
Discarding changes removes the candidate configuration.
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Reloading the Junos kernel image
Why it's wrong here
Reloading the kernel reboots the device.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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