JNCIA-DC: Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Data Center (2022) — Question 9

Which protocol is used by Mist to monitor non-Juniper switches?

Answer options

• A. SMTP
• B. IPsec
• C. SNMP
• D. LLDP

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is SNMP, which stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, widely used for monitoring and managing network devices, including non-Juniper switches. SMTP is used for email communication, IPsec is a protocol suite for securing Internet Protocol communications, and LLDP is a protocol for network devices to advertise their identity, capabilities, and neighbors, which are not specifically for monitoring.