200-301 Question #1370: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: to monitor and manage network devices using a UDP underlay that operates on the application. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is an application-layer protocol used for monitoring and managing network devices.

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Question

What is the role of SNMP in the network?

Options

Ato monitor and manage network devices using a UDP underlay that operates on the application
Bto collect data directly from network devices using an SSL underlay that operates on the transport
Cto monitor network devices and functions using a TCP underlay that operates on the presentation
Dto collect telemetry and critical information from network devices using an SSH underlay that

Explanation

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is an application-layer protocol used for monitoring and managing network devices.

Common mistakes.

B. SNMP does not use SSL/TLS as its transport layer; it relies on UDP for communication. SSL/TLS operates at the presentation layer and above.
C. SNMP does not use TCP as its transport layer; it primarily uses UDP. Additionally, SNMP operates at the application layer, not the presentation layer.
D. SNMP does not use SSH as its underlying protocol for collecting information; it relies on UDP for its operations.

Concept tested. SNMP protocol role and transport

Reference. https://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers

Topics

#SNMP#Network Monitoring#Network Management

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