Zabbix Certified Specialist Day 2 Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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What is the default hostname on new Agent installations and why is this a
problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zabbix server, hostname must be unique
otherwise the data will be represented under the host called Zabbix server.
Why are Active checks more precise? - CORRECT ANSWER-Because the
UNIXTIME is exact when the log is generated on the device running the agent.
What is the main purpose of UserParameters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows you
to run a check that does not come predefined with Zabbix i.e. Linux command.
What must be unique on the Zabbix agent in regards to UserParameters? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Keys.
Can you reload userparameters without restarting the Zabbix agent? If so, what is
the command? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, zabbix_agentd -R
userparameter_reload
,What is the sytnax for UserParameters? - CORRECT ANSWER-
UserParameter=key,command
How do you run a UserParameter script? - CORRECT ANSWER-zabbix_agentd -
t mykey
Why should you not configure a UserParameter that takes a long time to finish? -
CORRECT ANSWER-They will respect timeouts defined in the server and agent
configuration and likely timeout.
What will happen to problems if the trigger they depend on is in the PROBLEM
state? - CORRECT ANSWER-They will be suppressed
Where can dependencies between triggers be defined? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On the same host or on different hosts
What is a Zabbix agent passive check? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zabbix server or
proxy asks for a single metric and Zabbix agent sends back the result.
What does not matter at all for passive checks? - CORRECT ANSWER-Host
name
, What must be specified to allow connectivity between Zabbix Server and Zabbix
Agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Server parameter must match Zabbix server or
proxy IP address (or subnet).
What is the default number of pollers that are started at once? - CORRECT
ANSWER-5
What is the Zabbix server timeout (connection timeout)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The number of seconds the Zabbix server will wait for an answer from the agent.
What are 2 reasons for installing Zabbix_get? - CORRECT ANSWER-To gather
data from the Agent, to run a passive test, can be used in custom scripts.
What file needs to be edited to allow Zabbix Server to connect to Zabbix Agent? -
CORRECT ANSWER-/etc/zabbix/zabbix_agentd.conf
What command allows you to view the list of installed packages on a Zabbix
Agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-zabbix_get -s 127.0.0.1 -k
system.sw.packages[zabbix]
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A
What is the default hostname on new Agent installations and why is this a
problem? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zabbix server, hostname must be unique
otherwise the data will be represented under the host called Zabbix server.
Why are Active checks more precise? - CORRECT ANSWER-Because the
UNIXTIME is exact when the log is generated on the device running the agent.
What is the main purpose of UserParameters? - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows you
to run a check that does not come predefined with Zabbix i.e. Linux command.
What must be unique on the Zabbix agent in regards to UserParameters? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Keys.
Can you reload userparameters without restarting the Zabbix agent? If so, what is
the command? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, zabbix_agentd -R
userparameter_reload
,What is the sytnax for UserParameters? - CORRECT ANSWER-
UserParameter=key,command
How do you run a UserParameter script? - CORRECT ANSWER-zabbix_agentd -
t mykey
Why should you not configure a UserParameter that takes a long time to finish? -
CORRECT ANSWER-They will respect timeouts defined in the server and agent
configuration and likely timeout.
What will happen to problems if the trigger they depend on is in the PROBLEM
state? - CORRECT ANSWER-They will be suppressed
Where can dependencies between triggers be defined? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On the same host or on different hosts
What is a Zabbix agent passive check? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zabbix server or
proxy asks for a single metric and Zabbix agent sends back the result.
What does not matter at all for passive checks? - CORRECT ANSWER-Host
name
, What must be specified to allow connectivity between Zabbix Server and Zabbix
Agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Server parameter must match Zabbix server or
proxy IP address (or subnet).
What is the default number of pollers that are started at once? - CORRECT
ANSWER-5
What is the Zabbix server timeout (connection timeout)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The number of seconds the Zabbix server will wait for an answer from the agent.
What are 2 reasons for installing Zabbix_get? - CORRECT ANSWER-To gather
data from the Agent, to run a passive test, can be used in custom scripts.
What file needs to be edited to allow Zabbix Server to connect to Zabbix Agent? -
CORRECT ANSWER-/etc/zabbix/zabbix_agentd.conf
What command allows you to view the list of installed packages on a Zabbix
Agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-zabbix_get -s 127.0.0.1 -k
system.sw.packages[zabbix]
