JNCIA-SEC Junos OS Security Objects Practice Question
An administrator configures a security zone and applies a SCREEN profile. Under load, legitimate traffic starts getting dropped due to SCREEN option thresholds being exceeded. Which CLI command should the administrator use to view real-time statistics and counters for triggered SCREEN attacks?
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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show security screen statistics
The 'show security screen statistics' command displays hit counts and drop counters for active screen options.
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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show security flow drop
Why it's wrong here
This shows general flow drop reasons, but screen statistics have their own dedicated command.
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show security screen statistics
Why this is correct
This command shows operational counters for screen option triggers.
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show security zones statistics
Why it's wrong here
Security zones do not have a general statistics command of this name.
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show system screen violations
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Junos operational command.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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