Within SNMP the community string allows a central device to

Within SNMP, the __________ community string allows a central device to read MIB information, while a __________ community string provides the authentication to send configuration updates.

A. Public, Private

B. Private, Public

C. Read, Read/Write

D. Read/Write, Read

Solution

A is correct. Public and private community strings are used within SNMP to read and write, respectively.

B, C, and D are incorrect. B is incorrect because the choices are backwards. Private allows for writing configuration data, while public allows for reading MIB information. C and D are incorrect because they do not exist as community strings.