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JNCIA-SEC Network Address Translation Practice Question

Which command is used to clear active NAT sessions on an SRX Series device during troubleshooting?

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

clear security flow session

To clear active security sessions (which flushes active NAT state translations), the 'clear security flow session' command is utilized.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • reset security nat sessions

    Why it's wrong here

    The correct command prefix uses 'clear security flow session'.

  • clear route forwarding-table nat

    Why it's wrong here

    Forwarding tables store routing entries, not NAT translation states.

  • clear security nat translation cache

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not a valid Junos operational command.

  • clear security flow session

    Why this is correct

    The 'clear security flow session' command terminates active sessions, forcing re-evaluation of NAT and security policies.

Visual reference

Inside (Private) PC-A 10.0.0.1 PC-B 10.0.0.2 NAT Router Outside (Public) 203.0.113.1 Inside Global Server PAT: many private IPs share one public IP via unique port numbers

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint

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