A switch is configured with the snmp-server community Cisco RO command running SNMPv2c. An NMS is trying to communicate to this router via SNMP. What can be performed by the NMS? (Choose two.)

Question

Group of answer choices

The NMS can use GETBULK and return many results.

The NMS can only graph obtained results.

The NMS can only change the hostname of the router.

The NMS can graph obtained results and change the hostname of the router.

Answer 1

In an SNMPv2c environment configured with the snmp-server community Cisco RO command, the NMS (Network Management System) operates with read-only access (RO). This means the NMS can retrieve information but cannot modify the device's configuration.

Based on the options provided, the following two statements are correct:

1. The NMS can use GETBULK and return many results. - SNMPv2c introduced the GETBULK request, which allows the NMS to retrieve large amounts of data more efficiently. This is a valid function that the NMS can perform.

2. The NMS can only graph obtained results. - Because the NMS operates in read-only mode, it can collect and graph data retrieved from the device, but it cannot make any changes to the device or its configuration.

The incorrect options are:

• The NMS can only change the hostname of the router. - This is incorrect because the NMS does not have permission to make changes due to the read-only setting.

• The NMS can graph obtained results and change the hostname of the router. - This is also incorrect since the NMS cannot change any configurations, including the hostname.

Therefore, the correct answers are:

1. The NMS can use GETBULK and return many results.
2. The NMS can only graph obtained results.