Interpret Traffic Graphs (Interpret SNMP Results) F5CAB5 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   An SNMP graph for a BIG-IP shows 'ltmVirtualServStatClientBytesIn' increasing steadily while 'ltmVirtualServStatClientPktsIn' remains constant. What does this indicate about the incoming traffic?

   • AThe packet rate is increasing.
   • BThe polling interval is decreasing.
   • CThe average packet size is increasing.
   • DThe traffic is becoming more fragmented.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of SNMP in the context of network monitoring?

   • ATo automatically configure routing protocols on network devices
   • BTo provide a standardized framework for collecting and organizing management information from network devices
   • CTo encrypt all network traffic between devices
   • DTo replace the need for logging and monitoring tools by providing real-time packet capture
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4. 3foundation · easy

   In SNMP, what does an OID (Object Identifier) represent?

   • AA community string that grants read-only access to the agent
   • BA unique numeric address that identifies a specific managed object within a MIB
   • CA password used to authenticate SNMPv3 users
   • DA type of SNMP message that carries trap information
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5. 4foundation · easy

   An SNMP graph shows a steady increase in inbound traffic over 30 minutes, followed by a sharp drop to near zero. What is the most likely interpretation?

   • AA normal daily pattern that will repeat the next day
   • BThe SNMP agent stopped responding because the device is under heavy load
   • CThe graph is showing cumulative counters that need to be reset
   • DA gradual increase in legitimate traffic followed by a sudden network outage or interface reset
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6. 5foundation · easy

   An SNMP graph of outbound traffic on a BIG-IP shows a repeating pattern of spikes every 5 minutes. What does this pattern most likely indicate?

   • AA hardware failure causing intermittent packet loss
   • BA periodic automated process, such as a backup or monitoring job, generating traffic
   • CThe SNMP polling interval is set to 5 minutes
   • DA distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that is ramping up
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