ZABBIX CERTIFIED SPECIALIST FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027
1. Which process is responsible for performing network discovery, host auto-registration, and
processing data from Zabbix proxies?
A. zabbix_proxy
B. zabbix_server
C. zabbix_agent2
D. zabbix_web_interface
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Zabbix server is the central process that manages discovery,
auto-registration, and data processing.
2. When configuring a Zabbix Agent in ‘Active’ mode, which port must be open on the Zabbix
Server’s firewall by default?
A. 10050
B. 80
,C. 443
D. 10051
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Active agents initiate connections to the Zabbix server on port
10051.
3. What is the primary difference between Zabbix Agent and Zabbix Agent 2?
A. Agent 2 is written in C and supports more platforms.
B. Agent 2 only supports passive checks.
C. Agent 2 is written in Go and supports concurrent checks via plugins.
D. Agent 2 does not require a configuration file.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Zabbix Agent 2 is developed in Go, providing better concurrency
and a plugin-based architecture.
4. In Zabbix, what happens if a template is deleted but the ‘Clear when unlinking’ option was
NOT selected?
A. All items and triggers from the template are removed from the host.
B. The host is automatically disabled.
C. The items and triggers remain on the host but become local entities.
, D. The host is also deleted.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Unlinking without clearing keeps the inherited entities on the
host as local items/triggers.
5. Which macro type is used to reference values discovered by Low-Level Discovery (LLD)?
A. {#MACRO}
B. {$MACRO}
C. {MACRO}
D. {?MACRO}
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: LLD macros use the {#NAME} syntax.
6. What is the default data retention period for history if not specified in the item
configuration?
A. 7 days
B. 30 days
C. There is no global default; it must be set per item.
D. 90 days
Answer: C
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027
1. Which process is responsible for performing network discovery, host auto-registration, and
processing data from Zabbix proxies?
A. zabbix_proxy
B. zabbix_server
C. zabbix_agent2
D. zabbix_web_interface
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Zabbix server is the central process that manages discovery,
auto-registration, and data processing.
2. When configuring a Zabbix Agent in ‘Active’ mode, which port must be open on the Zabbix
Server’s firewall by default?
A. 10050
B. 80
,C. 443
D. 10051
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Active agents initiate connections to the Zabbix server on port
10051.
3. What is the primary difference between Zabbix Agent and Zabbix Agent 2?
A. Agent 2 is written in C and supports more platforms.
B. Agent 2 only supports passive checks.
C. Agent 2 is written in Go and supports concurrent checks via plugins.
D. Agent 2 does not require a configuration file.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Zabbix Agent 2 is developed in Go, providing better concurrency
and a plugin-based architecture.
4. In Zabbix, what happens if a template is deleted but the ‘Clear when unlinking’ option was
NOT selected?
A. All items and triggers from the template are removed from the host.
B. The host is automatically disabled.
C. The items and triggers remain on the host but become local entities.
, D. The host is also deleted.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Unlinking without clearing keeps the inherited entities on the
host as local items/triggers.
5. Which macro type is used to reference values discovered by Low-Level Discovery (LLD)?
A. {#MACRO}
B. {$MACRO}
C. {MACRO}
D. {?MACRO}
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: LLD macros use the {#NAME} syntax.
6. What is the default data retention period for history if not specified in the item
configuration?
A. 7 days
B. 30 days
C. There is no global default; it must be set per item.
D. 90 days
Answer: C
