JNCIA-SEC Content Security Practice Question
Which TWO elements are mandatory when attaching a UTM policy to a security policy in Junos OS? (Choose two.)
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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The 'utm-policy <name>' statement inside the security policy 'then' block
Attaching a UTM policy to a security policy requires referencing a valid UTM policy name within the policy's 'then' statement.
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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A stateless firewall filter attached to the loopback interface
Why it's wrong here
Loopback filters are not required for UTM.
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An IPv6 address family on the egress interface
Why it's wrong here
IPv6 is not required for UTM policies.
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The 'utm-policy <name>' statement inside the security policy 'then' block
Why this is correct
The command attaches the UTM policy to the matched traffic flow.
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An active BGP routing neighbor in the routing table
Why it's wrong here
BGP is unrelated to UTM policy attachment.
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A valid UTM policy name defined under [edit security utm policy-profile]
Why this is correct
The UTM policy must be pre-configured before reference.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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