JNCIA-DevOps Junos REST API Practice Question
When an automation engineer queries operational data using the Junos REST API, how does the API format the returned structure if the 'Accept: application/json' header is supplied?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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As a JSON object representation mirroring the hierarchical XML output of Junos operational RPCs.
When application/json is requested, the Junos REST API translates the native XML operational data structures into structured JSON objects.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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As a JSON object representation mirroring the hierarchical XML output of Junos operational RPCs.
Why this is correct
Operational data in JSON format mirrors the hierarchical structure of XML RPC responses.
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As a single long string containing raw CLI output text.
Why it's wrong here
REST API returns structured data (JSON/XML), not raw CLI screen text.
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As a comma-separated values (CSV) text stream.
Why it's wrong here
JSON is hierarchical, not CSV formatted.
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As a binary packet capture file.
Why it's wrong here
Operational REST data is structured text, not packet captures.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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