JNCIA-DevOps Junos Automation Stack And DevOps Concepts Practice Question
What is the primary function of a version control system (VCS) like Git in a Junos automation workflow?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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To track configuration history, enable collaboration, and provide a single source of truth for network designs.
A VCS tracks changes over time, enabling collaboration, rollback, and audit trails.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To track configuration history, enable collaboration, and provide a single source of truth for network designs.
Why this is correct
Correct. VCS provides history tracking, collaboration, and a source of truth.
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To act as a high-speed packet forwarding engine for BGP routes.
Why it's wrong here
VCS is a software development tool, not a routing engine.
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To compile Python automation scripts into binary executables.
Why it's wrong here
VCS does not compile scripts.
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To monitor real-time CPU utilization on Junos routing engines.
Why it's wrong here
Real-time monitoring is done via telemetry or SNMP.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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