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What port do SNMP agents listen on?

Port 161



Port 21



Port 162



Port 20

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Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": Port 161.

Step-by-step explanation:

A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent is the component of most software that enables executing the object, responding to requests and issues. The SNMP agent sends messages to the SNMP manager when an event takes place. This communication is held through a port 161.

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Answer:

Port 161

Step-by-step explanation:

SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol. This protocol is used by SNMP agents to transfer information about managed devices to the SNMP manager.

Port 161 is the default User Datagram Protocol(UDP) port used by SNMP agents, that is SNMP agents listen for incoming data requests on port 161. Port 162 is used by SNMP managers to receive incoming notifications.

Port 20 and 21 are not relevant for SNMP traffic.

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