JNCIA-SEC Srx Series Service Gateways Practice Question
Which TWO methods can be used to access the Junos CLI on an SRX Series device during initial setup or routine administration? (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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Local console serial connection
Administrators can access the Junos CLI via the local console port or remotely using SSH over management/data interfaces.
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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Local console serial connection
Why this is correct
The console port provides direct out-of-band serial CLI access.
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Bluetooth pairing app
Why it's wrong here
Bluetooth is not a supported CLI management method for enterprise SRX devices.
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Unencrypted Telnet by default
Why it's wrong here
Telnet is disabled by default for security reasons.
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VGA monitor and USB keyboard directly plugged into SPC
Why it's wrong here
SRX gateways do not support direct VGA monitor and keyboard connection.
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Secure Shell (SSH) over network interfaces
Why this is correct
SSH allows secure in-band or out-of-band remote CLI access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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