Question

Which among the following protocol is employed management information base?

(a) Telecommunications Network

(b) Simple Network Management Protocol

(c) Network File System

(d) File Transfer Protocol

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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(b) Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

SNMP is a protocol used to manage devices on a network, such as routers, switches, and servers. It uses a Management Information Base (MIB), which is a collection of information organized hierarchically. These data can be used to monitor and manage the networked devices and their components. The MIB contains variables (or objects) that are managed and queried using SNMP.

Explanation:

• Telecommunications Network: Refers to the infrastructure used for transmitting communication signals, not directly related to MIB.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): A protocol used for network management, and it specifically uses a Management Information Base (MIB) to store and organize management data.
• Network File System (NFS): A protocol for file sharing over a network; does not use MIB for management.
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP): A protocol for transferring files over a network, unrelated to MIB.

Thus, SNMP is the protocol that employs the Management Information Base (MIB).