Exam N10-009 Topic 1 Question 421 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam
Question #: 421
Topic #: 1
A network administrator deploys new network hardware. While configuring the network monitoring server, the server could authenticate but could not determine the specific status of the hardware. Which of the following would the administrator most likely do to resolve the issue?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

MIBs (Management Information Bases) define the variables and objects that SNMP can query on a device. If the monitoring server authenticates but cannot interpret the data, it likely lacks the correct MIB for that vendor or model. Importing the proper MIB allows the monitoring server to correctly display device status and metrics.
A). Using a public community string is insecure and not related to missing MIBs.
C). Switchport analyzer (SPAN) captures traffic for packet analysis, not SNMP monitoring.
D). SNMPv3 privacy adds encryption but doesn't fix missing MIB interpretation.
References (CompTIA Network+ N10-009):
Domain: Network Operations - SNMP, MIBs, network monitoring systems.

by Ingemar at Feb 03, 2026, 10:01 AM

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