JNCIA-SEC Junos OS Security Objects Practice Question
You need to modify the default session timeout for a specific custom application in Junos OS. Where is application timeout configured?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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[edit applications application <app-name> inactivity-timeout <seconds>]
Application timeouts can be configured under the applications hierarchy or custom application definition by specifying inactivity timeout values.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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[edit security policies timeout application]
Why it's wrong here
Security policies do not house application-specific timeout configurations.
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[edit applications application <app-name> inactivity-timeout <seconds>]
Why this is correct
Custom application timeout values are configured directly within the application definition stanza.
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[edit security zones security-zone timeout application]
Why it's wrong here
Timeouts are not configured under security zones.
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[edit security flow timeout application <app-name>]
Why it's wrong here
Flow timeouts for applications are configured directly under the application definition or flow timeout stanza.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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