Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

What messages are possible in SNMP version 1?

1. Ping, Trace, GET, SET

2. GET, GET-NEXT, GET-RESPONSE, SET, TRAP

3. INIT, CLOSE, RECEIVE, SEND

4. REQUEST, RESPONSE, CONNECT, DISCONNECT

The correct answer is: GET, GET-NEXT, GET-RESPONSE, SET, TRAP

In SNMP version 1 (Simple Network Management Protocol), the protocol defines a set of operations that are integral to its functioning, focusing on the management and monitoring of network devices. The messages that SNMPv1 utilizes include GET, GET-NEXT, GET-RESPONSE, SET, and TRAP. - The GET message is used by the manager to request the value of a particular variable from the managed device. - GET-NEXT allows the manager to retrieve the next variable in the Management Information Base (MIB), which is useful for iterating over multiple variables. - GET-RESPONSE is the message sent by the agent back to the manager, providing the requested information. - The SET message allows the manager to change the value of a variable on the managed device. - TRAP is an asynchronous notification sent from the agent to the manager, usually indicating an event or alert without a prior request. This collective set of messages supports the essential operations needed for network management in SNMPv1, facilitating data retrieval and modifications within the managed network items effectively.