24 Questions
What is the purpose of the Device Types editor?
To accurately classify diverse endpoints connecting to an environment
Where can you access the Device Types editor?
System > Settings > Identification > Device Types editor
What is the default use of device type in the classification process?
Running inventory reports or creating security policies
How can you customize device types to fit any environment?
By modifying or creating new device types in the Device Types editor
What action allows you to create a new device type?
Click Add and give the device type a name
Where can you view the list of pre-existing device types?
System Settings menu, within the Identification folder
What can you do in the Vendor OUIs view?
Locate specific vendor OUIs using the filter and modify specific attributes
Where can you configure an alias for a vendor OUI?
Select an entry and click Modify in the Vendor OUIs view
What can you set in the Vendor Alias field?
The alias for a vendor OUI
What is the purpose of the archive list of icon pairs?
To select small and large icon pairs for new device types
What happens after you create a new device type?
It appears in the list and works exactly like the default device types
What can you modify or create using the Device Types editor?
New device types
What is the default role assignment for a device registered using a portal page?
The value specified in the registration type
How is vendor OUI information kept up to date?
By the auto-definition synchronizer scheduled task
What does selecting 'Device in Host View' do when registering a host as a device?
Models the device as a host and manages it in the host view
What is the purpose of the 'Device Type' drop-down list when manually registering a device?
To manually assign the device type from all default and administratively created device types
What fields are used for importing hosts and devices?
adap.ip, adap.mac, host.devType, siblings
What is the required column for importing devices?
adap.mac
What happens if you import something that already exists in the database?
The existing record is updated with the new data
How should the fields be separated when creating a CSV file using a text editor?
Use commas
What is the purpose of the first row in a CSV file for importing hosts and devices?
To contain a comma-separated list of database field names
What does the 'Manage in' drop-down list help the administrative user decide after registering a device?
How the device is viewed and managed
What does the 'Device in Topology view' option do when registering a host as a device?
Displays the host in the topology tree
What does using the 'Device in Host View and Topology' option do when registering a host as a device?
Displays the device in both host view and topology
Test your knowledge of device types and classification with this quiz. Explore the importance of accurately portraying diverse endpoints and understanding how device types are used for inventory reports and security policies. Access the Device Types editor and expand your understanding of classifying devices within an environment.
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