JNCIA-SEC Security Policies Practice Question
An administrator needs to create a security policy on a Junos device that permits traffic from the trust zone to the untrust zone. Which configuration hierarchy is used to define this security policy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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[edit security policies]
Security policies in Junos OS are configured under the [edit security policies] hierarchy.
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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[edit firewall]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The [edit firewall] hierarchy is used for stateless firewall filters, not stateful security policies.
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[edit security screen]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Screen configurations are used for attack detection and prevention, not for general traffic forwarding policies.
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[edit interfaces security-zones]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This hierarchy is used to define security zones and assign interfaces, not to configure security policies.
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[edit security policies]
Why this is correct
Correct. Security policies are defined globally under the [edit security policies] hierarchy by specifying source-zone, destination-zone, match criteria, and then actions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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