Question

In Network Management System, the division that is responsible for controlling access to network based on a predefined policy is called _________

(a) Fault Management

(b) Secured Management

(c) Active Management

(d) Security Management

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

This intriguing question originated from SNMP in chapter Application Layer of Computer Network

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Security Management

Explanation: Security management is also responsible to provide confidentiality, authentication and encryption in addition to controlling access to network. Without security management, the network and its traffic would be vulnerable to be exploited by attackers.