JNCIA-SEC Network Address Translation Practice Question
Which Junos configuration command removes an existing Source NAT rule named 'rule1' from a rule-set named 'rs1'?
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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delete security nat source rule-set rs1 rule rule1
To remove a configuration statement in Junos, the 'delete' command is prefixed to the path (e.g., 'delete security nat source rule-set rs1 rule rule1').
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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deactivate security nat source rule-set rs1 rule rule1
Why it's wrong here
'Deactivate' disables a configuration statement temporarily without deleting it, whereas 'delete' removes it.
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clear security nat rule-set rs1 rule rule1
Why it's wrong here
'Clear' is an operational mode command, not a configuration mode command.
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remove security nat source rule-set rs1 rule rule1
Why it's wrong here
Junos uses 'delete', not 'remove', to remove configuration elements.
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delete security nat source rule-set rs1 rule rule1
Why this is correct
The 'delete' command removes the specified configuration node in Junos configuration mode.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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