JNCIA-SEC Monitoring And Troubleshooting Practice Question
While reviewing security event logs on an SRX Series device, an administrator notices that logs are not being sent to the configured external syslog server. Which command should the administrator use to verify the operational status and packet counters of the syslog forwarding mechanism?
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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show system logging
Syslog status and statistics can be verified using the system logging operational commands.
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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show system logging
Why this is correct
show system logging displays the status of syslog configurations and operational error counters.
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show log messages
Why it's wrong here
show log messages displays the local log file contents, not the forwarding status to a remote server.
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show syslog statistics
Why it's wrong here
This is an invalid CLI syntax; the correct path is under system logging.
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show security monitoring syslog
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Junos security monitoring command for syslog verification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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