ICND2: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (legacy) — Question 49

What is the alert message generated by SNMP agents called?

Answer options

• A. TRAP
• B. INFORM
• C. GET
• D. SET

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct answers are TRAP and INFORM, as both are types of alert messages that SNMP agents can generate. TRAP messages are sent without expecting a response, while INFORM messages require an acknowledgment. GET and SET are not alert messages; they are used for retrieving and modifying SNMP-managed data.