JNCIA-SEC Junos OS Security Objects Practice Question
You are troubleshooting an issue where an application defined with a specific timeout is timing out prematurely during periods of inactivity. Where would you verify or adjust the flow session timeout globally in Junos OS?
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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[edit security flow tcp-session timeout <seconds>]
Global flow timeouts for protocols like TCP and UDP are configured under [edit security flow].
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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[edit security flow tcp-session timeout <seconds>]
Why this is correct
Global flow session timeouts for TCP are configured under [edit security flow].
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[edit security zones security-zone timeout]
Why it's wrong here
Timeouts are not configured under security zones.
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[edit security flow timeout tcp intelligence]
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect hierarchy path.
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[edit applications flow-timeout]
Why it's wrong here
Applications have individual timeouts, but global flow timers are under security flow.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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