SNMP agents are protected with a password known as a(n) ____ in order to prevent unauthorized users from taking control over a device.
A) entity
B) community string
C) MIB
D) OID

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SNMP agents are protected with a password known as a community string. This is used to authenticate and control access to management information. It is essential in preventing unauthorized users from taking control over a device. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as entity represents an object, MIB is a database of information on a device, and OID represents a unique identifier for each managed object in the SNMP network.

SNMP Agents Are Protected with a Password Known as A(n)