Syslog vs SNMP Traps Quiz
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Which of the following is a common use case for Syslog?

  • Device-based event management
  • Troubleshooting and investigation (correct)
  • Polling information from the agent
  • Real-time monitoring

    • Which component of the Syslog architecture generates the logs?

  • Syslog relay
  • Syslog collector
  • Syslog device (correct)
  • SNMP manager

    • What is the primary functionality of SNMP Traps?

  • Poll information from the agent
  • Collect events in real-time for management and monitoring (correct)
  • Send data using numeric OIDs
  • Gather logs for troubleshooting and monitoring

    • Which of the following is a difference between Syslog and SNMP Traps?

    <p>Syslog is a message logging protocol while SNMP Traps are one of the five event message types used by SNMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the format of each log in Syslog?

    <p>Timestamps, host IP addresses, event message, severity, diagnostics, and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SNMP message type can be used to poll information from the agent?

    <p>Get</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a similarity between Syslog and SNMP Traps?

    <p>Both are used for troubleshooting and investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SNMP component generates the SNMP Traps?

    <p>SNMP-enabled device (the agent)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary functionality of Syslog?

    <p>Gather logs for troubleshooting and monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of the SNMP architecture?

    <p>SNMP device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between using Syslog and SNMP Traps for monitoring purposes?

    <p>The type of information that is captured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the SNMP manager in the SNMP architecture?

    <p>Receives and stores the SNMP Traps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Syslog is primarily used for real-time monitoring of events

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SNMP Traps are triggered by thresholds configured at the agent

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Syslog and SNMP Traps provide similar monitoring information

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SNMP Traps are one of the five message types used by Syslog

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Syslog allows selecting the type of information that is captured

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SNMP Traps are used for troubleshooting and investigation purposes

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SNMP manager requests SNMP Traps from the agent

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Syslog works as a device-based event monitoring tool

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Syslog collector receives and stores the logs generated by the Syslog device

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SNMP Traps provide real-time information for device-based events

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A combination of Syslog and SNMP Traps is often the best solution for monitoring purposes

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SNMP Get message is used to generate SNMP Traps

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used for exchanging logs of different severities from multiple devices?

    <p>Syslog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary functionality of Syslog?

    <p>Gather logs for troubleshooting and monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of Syslog architecture generates the logs?

    <p>Syslog device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SNMP message type is used to poll information from the agent?

    <p>Get</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SNMP message type is used to inform the SNMP manager in real-time when an important event happened?

    <p>Trap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SNMP message type is used to provide the next set of results in a sequence?

    <p>Get-Next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the better option for real-time information and allows for better management?

    <p>SNMP Traps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SNMP message type is used to respond to a Get or Get-Next message?

    <p>Get-Response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used when logs are needed for an investigation?

    <p>Syslog</p> Signup and view all the answers

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