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JNCIA-SEC Network Address Translation Practice Question

Which Junos operational command allows an administrator to view translation statistics and hit counts for NAT rule sets?

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 nat rule-set

To check hit counts and statistics for NAT rule sets and rules, the command 'show security nat rule-set' 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 flow statistics nat

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not a valid operational command hierarchy in Junos OS.

  • show system services nat statistics

    Why it's wrong here

    NAT is handled by the security flow engine, not system services.

  • show security nat rule-set

    Why this is correct

    The 'show security nat rule-set' command displays configured rule-sets along with operational statistics and hit counters.

  • show nat summary counters

    Why it's wrong here

    This command syntax is invalid for Junos OS security devices.

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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