JNCIA-SEC Srx Series Service Gateways Practice Question
Which TWO files or configurations are associated with saving and restoring Junos configurations? (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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Candidate configuration (juniper.conf.gz.cpp or active edit buffer)
Junos configuration management utilizes candidate configurations, active running configurations, and rollback history files.
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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Linux kernel swap partition
Why it's wrong here
Swap space is virtual memory, not configuration storage.
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Candidate configuration (juniper.conf.gz.cpp or active edit buffer)
Why this is correct
The candidate configuration is the working edit buffer before commit.
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BIOS CMOS battery configuration
Why it's wrong here
CMOS stores hardware boot settings, not Junos configurations.
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Windows Registry hive file
Why it's wrong here
Windows Registry is specific to Microsoft Windows, not Junos OS.
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Active running configuration (juniper.conf)
Why this is correct
The active configuration is the currently running policy set.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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