CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 353

Which condition must be met before an NMS handles an SNMP trap from an agent?

Answer options

• A. The NMS must receive the same trap from two different SNMP agents to verify that it is reliable.
• B. The NMS must receive a trap and an inform message from the SNMP agent within a configured interval.
• C. The NMS software must be loaded with the MIB associated with the trap.
• D. The NMS must be configured on the same router as the SNMP agent.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the NMS needs to have the MIB associated with the SNMP trap to interpret the data correctly. Options A and B are incorrect as multiple traps or specific message types are not necessary for trap handling. Option D is also wrong, as the NMS does not need to be on the same router as the SNMP agent to process traps.