JNCIA-DevOps NETCONF And XML API Practice Question
You need to lock the candidate configuration datastore in your NETCONF script to prevent concurrent modifications by other administrators. Which XML element accomplishes this?
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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<lock>
The <lock> RPC takes a target element specifying which datastore to lock, such as the candidate datastore.
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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<lock-config>
Why it's wrong here
The correct element name is simply <lock>.
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<acquire-lock>
Why it's wrong here
<acquire-lock> is not a valid NETCONF tag.
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<exclusive-edit>
Why it's wrong here
<exclusive-edit> is a CLI configuration mode parameter, not a NETCONF XML element.
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<lock>
Why this is correct
The <lock> operation allows the client to lock the configuration system datastore.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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