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The application-level protocol in which a few manager stations control a set of agents is called ______
a. HTML
b. TCP
c. SNMP
d. SNMP/IP
Answer: c. SNMPsanfoundry
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) uses which layer for carrying out its operation?
a. physical
b. data link layer
c. application
d. network layer
Answer: c. applicationsanfoundry
Which protocol is used for transporting SNMP messages?
a. IP
b. UDP
c. TCP
d. SMTP
Answer: b. UDPsanfoundry
SNMP uses which port number for sending and receiving requests?
a. 80
b. 443
c. 161
d. 25
Answer: c. 161networkerinterview
Which SNMP version adds both encryption and authentication, enhancing security?
a. SNMPv1
b. SNMPv2c
c. SNMPv3
d. None of the above
Answer: c. SNMPv3networkerinterview
In SNMP architecture, which component collects and transmits local device information?
a. manager
b. agent
c. management station
d. subagent
Answer: b. agentsanfoundry
What does MIB stand for in SNMP?
a. Management Information Byte
b. Management Information Base
c. Master Information Base
d. Managed Interface Base
Answer: b. Management Information Basegeeksforgeeks
Which of these is NOT a basic SNMP operation?
a. GET
b. SET
c. DELETE
d. TRAP
Answer: c. DELETEautomationcommunity
SNMP messages primarily use which transport protocol?
a. TCP
b. ICMP
c. FTP
d. UDP
Answer: d. UDPnetworkerinterview
The ‘community string’ in SNMP is used for what purpose?
a. Data encryption
b. Authentication
c. Data compression
d. Packet routing
Answer: b. Authenticationclimbtheladder
Which SNMP message type is sent by an agent without a request to notify a management system of an event?
a. GET
b. TRAP
c. RESPONSE
d. SET
Answer: b. TRAPclimbtheladder
What is the main difference between SNMPv2c and SNMPv3?
a. Faster communication
b. Enhanced security features
c. Simplified interface
d. Support for more devices
Answer: b. Enhanced security featuressanfoundry
The SNMP manager is typically a:
a. Network device like a router or switch
b. Software that monitors network devices
c. Security device
d. Hardware firewall
Answer: b. Software that monitors network devicesgeeksforgeeks
What is the default port used by SNMP agents to receive traps?
a. 161
b. 162
c. 80
d. 443
Answer: b. 162networkerinterview
Which SNMP version requires community strings to be sent in plaintext?
a. SNMPv1
b. SNMPv3
c. SNMPv2c
d. Both a and c
Answer: d. Both a and cclimbtheladder
What is the purpose of an SNMP trap?
a. To request data from an agent
b. To send unsolicited alerts from agent to manager
c. To authenticate users
d. To encrypt SNMP packets
Answer: b. To send unsolicited alerts from agent to managerautomationcommunity
What type of data structure is MIB in SNMP?
a. Flat file database
b. Hierarchical database
c. Relational database
d. Blockchain
Answer: b. Hierarchical databasegeeksforgeeks
Which of these SNMP operations is used to set the value of a variable on an agent?
a. GET
b. SET
c. GET-NEXT
d. TRAP
Answer: b. SETautomationcommunity
Which SNMP version is considered the most secure?
a. SNMPv1
b. SNMPv2c
c. SNMPv3
d. None
Answer: c. SNMPv3sanfoundry
SNMP agents are usually implemented in which devices?
a. Servers and workstations only
b. Network devices like routers, switches
c. Printers only
d. Firewalls only
Answer: b. Network devices like routers, switchesverticalhorizons
The SNMP manager communicates with an agent using:
a. HTTP requests
b. SNMP protocol messages
c. FTP transfers
d. TCP three-way handshake
Answer: b. SNMP protocol messagesgeeksforgeeks
In SNMP, the GET-NEXT operation is used to:
a. Delete an object instance
b. Retrieve the next variable in sequence
c. Set a variable value
d. Send an alert
Answer: b. Retrieve the next variable in sequenceautomationcommunity
What is a common vulnerability of SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c?
a. Lack of encryption
b. No community strings
c. Overly complex security
d. Uses TCP instead of UDP
Answer: a. Lack of encryptionsanfoundry
What type of SNMP message requires acknowledgment from a management system?
a. TRAP
b. INFORM_REQUEST
c. GET
d. SET
Answer: b. INFORM_REQUESTclimbtheladder
Which SNMP message type is used to retrieve multiple values efficiently?
a. GET_BULK
b. SET
c. TRAP
d. RESPONSE
Answer: a. GET_BULKclimbtheladder
SNMP operates primarily over which type of network?
a. TCP/IP networks
b. Token ring networks only
c. ATM networks only
d. Bluetooth networks only
Answer: a. TCP/IP networkssanfoundry
How is SNMP data organized in a MIB?
a. Circular list
b. Tree structure
c. Flat table
d. Random access list
Answer: b. Tree structuregeeksforgeeks
What is the purpose of the SNMP SET operation?
a. To request information from an agent
b. To modify values on an agent
c. To check agent availability
d. To send trap notifications
Answer: b. To modify values on an agentautomationcommunity
Which SNMP version added support for 64-bit counters?
a. SNMPv1
b. SNMPv2c
c. SNMPv3
d. SNMPv4
Answer: b. SNMPv2cnetworkerinterview
Which protocol is used by SNMP agents to send trap messages?
a. TCP
b. UDP
c. ICMP
d. HTTP
Answer: b. UDPnetworkerinterview
Which SNMP message is sent by a manager to request a variable value?
a. GET
b. TRAP
c. INFORM
d. RESPONSE
Answer: a. GETclimbtheladder
SNMP community strings provide:
a. Packet encryption
b. Access control
c. Data compression
d. Device configuration
Answer: b. Access controlclimbtheladder
Which component in SNMP architecture acts as a client?
a. SNMP agent
b. SNMP manager
c. Managed device
d. Proxy agent
Answer: b. SNMP managergeeksforgeeks
The basic SNMP system consists of:
a. Manager, agent, and management station
b. Router, switch, firewall
c. Client, server, proxy
d. Browser, server, database
Answer: a. Manager, agent, and management stationgeeksforgeeks
The SNMP GET_RESPONSE message carries:
a. Data values or error status from the agent to the manager
b. Requests to modify agent variables
c. Trap notifications from agent
d. Acknowledgment of receipt
Answer: a. Data values or error status from the agent to the managerclimbtheladder
Which SNMP version is easiest to set up but lacks security?
a. SNMPv1
b. SNMPv2c
c. SNMPv3
d. SNMPv4
Answer: a. SNMPv1networkerinterview
Which SNMP version uses encryption and authentication?
a. SNMPv1
b. SNMPv2c
c. SNMPv3
d. SNMPv4
Answer: c. SNMPv3networkerinterview
Which SNMP protocol message is used to retrieve a bulk set of values?
a. GET_BULK
b. SET
c. GET_NEXT
d. TRAP
Answer: a. GET_BULKclimbtheladder
What does SNMP stand for?
a. Simple Network Monitor Protocol
b. Secure Network Management Protocol
c. Simple Network Management Protocol
d. Secure Network Monitor Protocol
Answer: c. Simple Network Management Protocolgeeksforgeeks
SNMP traps are sent to:
a. UDP port 161
b. TCP port 80
c. UDP port 162
d. TCP port 443
Answer: c. UDP port 162networkerinterview
Which of the following is NOT a component of SNMP architecture?
a. Manager
b. Agent
c. Management Information Base
d. Router
Answer: d. Routergeeksforgeeks
SNMP management is primarily used for:
a. Encrypting data packets
b. Monitoring and managing network devices
c. Defining network routing paths
d. Implementing firewall rules
Answer: b. Monitoring and managing network devicesnetworkerinterview
SNMP agents store information in:
a. Community strings
b. MIBs
c. IP addresses
d. Port numbers
Answer: b. MIBsgeeksforgeeks
Which SNMP message is used by a manager to modify a variable on an agent?
a. GET
b. SET
c. TRAP
d. INFORM
Answer: b. SETautomationcommunity
The SNMP GET_NEXT operation allows:
a. Retrieval of the next variable in the MIB hierarchy
b. Retrieval of previous values
c. Setting values on the agent
d. Deleting MIB objects
Answer: a. Retrieval of the next variable in the MIB hierarchyautomationcommunity
Which SNMP protocol message notifies events without requiring acknowledgment?
a. INFORM
b. TRAP
c. GET
d. SET
Answer: b. TRAPclimbtheladder
SNMPv3 improves network security through:
a. Plaintext community strings
b. Encryption and authentication
c. Faster packet transmission
d. Larger data payloads
Answer: b. Encryption and authenticationsanfoundry
In SNMP, the management station usually runs:
a. SNMP agent
b. SNMP manager software
c. Proxy servers
d. Network hardware devices
Answer: b. SNMP manager softwaregeeksforgeeks
Which is TRUE about SNMPv2c compared to SNMPv1?
a. It added support for 128-bit counters
b. It is completely secure
c. It added support for 64-bit counters
d. It eliminated community strings
Answer: c. It added support for 64-bit countersnetworkerinterview
The hierarchical identifier for SNMP objects is called:
a. OID (Object Identifier)
b. MAC address
c. IP address
d. Port number
Answer: a. OID (Object Identifier)climbtheladder

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