JNCIA-SEC Srx Series Service Gateways Practice Question
A network engineer has deployed a new SRX300 Series Services Gateway at a branch office and needs to verify that the interfaces are physically up and operating at the correct speed and duplex settings. Which operational command should the engineer execute to view this interface state information?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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show interfaces ge-0/0/0
The show interfaces terse command provides a quick summary of interface status, while show interfaces <interface-name> details specific physical and link layer parameters, including speed and duplex settings.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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show interfaces ge-0/0/0
Why this is correct
Specifying the interface name displays detailed information including link status, speed, duplex, and MTU.
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show security policies
Why it's wrong here
This command displays security policy statistics and rules, not physical interface characteristics.
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show chassis hardware
Why it's wrong here
This command displays physical hardware components and serial numbers, not real-time interface link states.
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show interfaces terse
Why it's wrong here
This command shows a summary of interface states and IP addresses, but does not detail physical properties like speed and duplex.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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