Which statement correctly describes a managed device in relation to SNMP?

• A. It is a management console accessed via the web.
• B. A managed device is a network node that contains an SNMP agent and resides on a managed network.
• C. It is a firewall that blocks unauthorized access.
• D. It is a cloud-based service.

Answer: (B)

In SNMP, a managed device is any network node that runs an SNMP agent and resides on the managed network. The agent exposes device data via MIB objects and responds to the manager’s queries, and can also send traps to alert the manager about events. This distinguishes the device itself from the management console—the SNMP manager you use to view and collect data. Common examples of managed devices include routers, switches, servers, and printers that run an SNMP agent.