What term describes a device such as a router, switch, firewall, printer, or workstation?

• A. Network Tap
• B. Break and Inspect
• C. Managed Device
• D. SNMP Manager

Answer: (C)

A device that can be configured and monitored through centralized management fits the description of a managed device. Routers, switches, and firewalls are classic examples of network devices that expose management interfaces (CLI, SSH, SNMP, web UI) so administrators can configure settings, apply policies, update firmware, and collect performance data. Printers and workstations on a network can also be managed from a central console to enforce security settings, track inventory, and monitor status. This capability to be remotely controlled and observed from a management system is what makes them managed devices.

A Network Tap is a passive monitoring point used to mirror traffic and is not something you manage in the sense of configuration. Break and Inspect isn’t a standard device category. An SNMP Manager is part of the management system that gathers data from managed devices, but it is not the device itself.