JNCIA-SEC Monitoring And Troubleshooting Practice Question
Which command allows an administrator to view system log files directly from the Junos CLI?
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 log messages
The file show command or reviewing logs via log file viewing commands is standard. Specifically, 'show log <filename>' is used.
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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view log file
Why it's wrong here
This is not valid Junos syntax.
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read log system
Why it's wrong here
read is not a Junos CLI command.
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display system log
Why it's wrong here
display is a configuration mode modifier, not an operational command for viewing log files.
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show log messages
Why this is correct
Correct. The show log command displays the contents of specified log files such as messages or security-log.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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