JNCIA-DevOps Data Serialization Practice Question
What is the native data format returned by Junos devices when queried via REST API or NETCONF operations configured with JSON output formatting?
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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JSON
When JSON output is requested from Junos REST or NETCONF, the returned data is serialized in JSON format.
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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INI
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. INI is not used for Junos APIs.
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YAML
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Junos does not natively serialize API output to YAML.
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CSV
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. CSV is not a native API output format for Junos.
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JSON
Why this is correct
Correct. Queries configured for JSON return JSON-formatted payloads.
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