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JNCIA-SEC Network Address Translation Practice Question

Which Junos configuration command displays the active NAT translation mappings and session details for a specific source IP address?

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

show security flow session match source-prefix 192.168.1.50

To inspect active sessions matching a specific source IP address to verify NAT, 'show security flow session match source-prefix <ip>' 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.

  • show security nat translation match 192.168.1.50

    Why it's wrong here

    Invalid operational command syntax in Junos OS.

  • show security flow session match source-prefix 192.168.1.50

    Why this is correct

    This command filters active flow sessions by source IP, displaying pre-NAT and post-NAT addresses.

  • show route forwarding-table source 192.168.1.50

    Why it's wrong here

    Forwarding tables show routing paths, not active NAT session translations.

  • show system nat sessions source 192.168.1.50

    Why it's wrong here

    Invalid Junos command.

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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