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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Get (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which SNMP component generates the SNMP Traps?

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

What is the primary functionality of Syslog?

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

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

<p>SNMP device (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syslog is primarily used for real-time monitoring of events

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

SNMP Traps are triggered by thresholds configured at the agent

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syslog and SNMP Traps provide similar monitoring information

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syslog allows selecting the type of information that is captured

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

SNMP Traps are used for troubleshooting and investigation purposes

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The SNMP manager requests SNMP Traps from the agent

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syslog works as a device-based event monitoring tool

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The SNMP Get message is used to generate SNMP Traps

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Syslog (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary functionality of Syslog?

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

Which component of Syslog architecture generates the logs?

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

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

<p>Get (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>SNMP Traps (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Syslog (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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