Which of the following can be specified to perform a specific action such as sending SNMP traps?
A.
An alarm.
B.
An event.
C.
Both of the above.
D.
None of the above.
Explanation:
An event is called when its associated alarm is initiated. The event then performs its preconfigured action such as sending a SNMP trap or logging an error.
Incorrect Answers:
A: An alarm is raised when a threshold is reached. At this point, the alarm initiates a specified event. Different alarms are associated with events.
C: An event is the correct answer.
D: An event is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 446-448.