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What is the role of SNMP in the network?
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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What is the role of SNMP in the network?
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- 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
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(43 responses)- A91% (39)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is an application-layer protocol used for monitoring and managing network devices.
SNMP operates at the application layer of the OSI model and typically uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol) as its transport layer protocol (underlay) for sending and receiving management information and traps.
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.
SNMP does not use TCP as its transport layer; it primarily uses UDP. Additionally, SNMP operates at the application layer, not the presentation layer.
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
Source: https://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers
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