CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 211

A network engineer wants to implement a solution where all web servers will send event data over port 514. Which of the following services will accomplish this task?

Answer options

• A. Syslog
• B. SMTP
• C. DNS
• D. DHCP

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Syslog, as it is specifically designed to send log or event data over the network, often using port 514. SMTP, DNS, and DHCP serve different purposes: SMTP is for email transmission, DNS is for resolving domain names, and DHCP is for assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.