Which of the following can operate, regardless of the CPU or NOS status?

A.
SNMP network management protocol.

B.
IPMI network management protocol.

C.
Both of the above.

D.
None of the above.

Explanation:
The IPMI network management protocol can operate, regardless of the CPU or NOS

status. IPMI also does not require agents to be installed and configured.
Incorrect Answers:
A: With SNMP, when a processor locks up, the SNMP software locks up. This is one of the shortcomings of the SNMP management protocol.
C: IPMI is the correct answer.
D: IPMI is the correct answer.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 424-427.