JNCIA-DevOps NETCONF And XML API Practice Question
Which TWO operations are valid targets for the NETCONF <get-config> RPC on a Junos device? (Choose two)
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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<candidate/>
<get-config> allows querying configuration datastores such as candidate and running.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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<factory-default/>
Why it's wrong here
Factory default is loaded, not queried directly as a datastore tag.
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<candidate/>
Why this is correct
Querying the candidate configuration datastore is fully supported.
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<startup/>
Why it's wrong here
Junos does not support a startup datastore tag in NETCONF.
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<active-alarm/>
Why it's wrong here
Alarms are operational state, retrieved via <get>, not <get-config>.
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<running/>
Why this is correct
Querying the running configuration datastore is fully supported.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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