Zabbix Certified Specialist Exam (2) 2025 – Actual Questions
with Verified Answers
Instructions:
This document contains 80 multiple-choice questions designed for the Zabbix Certified
Specialist Exam (2) 2025. Each question includes four answer options (A–D), the cor-
rect answer, and a comprehensive rationale. The content is original, fully updated, and
relevant to the Zabbix 7.0 environment. No duplicate or linked content is included. This
document is formatted for PDF conversion using PDFLaTeX.
1. What is the purpose of the Zabbix sender utility?
A. To configure Zabbix server settings remotely
B. To send data to a Zabbix trapper item
C. To monitor real-time network traffic
D. To back up the Zabbix database
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Zabbix sender utility is used to send data to a Zabbix trapper item,
allowing external systems to push data to Zabbix for monitoring. It is not used
for configuring server settings, monitoring network traffic, or backing up databases.
[Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Zabbix Sender]
2. Which file must be edited to allow connectivity between the Zabbix server and a
Zabbix agent?
A. /etc/zabbix/zabbixs erver.conf /etc/zabbix/zabbixa gentd.conf
C.
B. /etc/zabbix/zabbixp roxy.conf /etc/zabbix/zabbix.conf.php Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Zabbix agent configuration file, zabbix_agentd.conf, must be
edited to specify the Zabbix server’s IP address or hostname in the Server param-
eter to allow connectivity. Other files serve different purposes, such as server or
proxy configuration. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Agent Configuration]
D.
3. What happens to problems if the trigger they depend on is in the PROBLEM state?
A. They are resolved automatically
B. They are suppressed
C. They are escalated to the admin
D. They are logged but not displayed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Zabbix, if a trigger depends on another trigger that is in the PROB-
1
, LEM state, the dependent trigger’s problems are suppressed to avoid duplicate
alerts. This ensures clarity in problem reporting. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation,
Trigger Dependencies]
4. What is the default number of pollers started by the Zabbix server?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By default, the Zabbix server starts 5 pollers to handle data collection
tasks. This can be adjusted in the server configuration file based on performance
needs. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Server Configuration]
5. Which port is used for data from active Zabbix agents?
A. 10050
B. 10051
C. 10052
D. 10053
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active Zabbix agents send data to the Zabbix server or proxy on port
10051, which is handled by the trapper process. Port 10050 is used for passive
checks, 10052 for the Java gateway, and 10053 for the web service. [Ref: Zabbix
Documentation, Ports]
6. What is a Zabbix agent passive check?
A. The agent initiates data collection and sends it to the server
B. The server or proxy requests a single metric from the agent
C. The agent collects data without server interaction
D. The agent processes data locally and stores it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In a passive check, the Zabbix server or proxy requests a single metric
from the agent, which responds with the data. Active checks involve the agent
initiating data transfer. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Agent Checks]
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, 7. What must be specified in the zabbix_agentd.conf file for active mode commu-
nication?
A. Server IP address
B. Hostname
C. Proxy name
D. Interface type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For active mode, the Hostname parameter in zabbix_agentd.conf
must match the hostname defined in the Zabbix frontend to ensure proper com-
munication. The server IP is used for passive checks. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation,
Agent Configuration]
8. Can the Zabbix agent be installed on a Windows system?
A. No, it is Linux-only
B. Yes
C. Only in passive mode
D. Only with a proxy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Zabbix agent can be installed on Windows systems, supporting
both active and passive modes, making it versatile for cross-platform monitoring.
[Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Agent Installation]
9. What command is used to view the list of installed packages on a Zabbix agent?
A. zabbixg et−s127.0.0.1−ksystem.sw.packages[zabbix]zabbixs ender−s127.0.0.1−
ksystem.sw.packages
B. zabbixa gentd − ksystem.sw.packageszabbixs erver − ssystem.sw.packages[zabbix]
C.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The zabbix_get command with the system.sw.packages[zabbix]
key retrieves the list of installed packages from the Zabbix agent. Other options
are incorrect or use invalid syntax. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Zabbix Get]
10.
D. What is the default timeout for the Zabbix server when waiting for an agent re-
sponse?
A. 3 seconds
B. 5 seconds
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with Verified Answers
Instructions:
This document contains 80 multiple-choice questions designed for the Zabbix Certified
Specialist Exam (2) 2025. Each question includes four answer options (A–D), the cor-
rect answer, and a comprehensive rationale. The content is original, fully updated, and
relevant to the Zabbix 7.0 environment. No duplicate or linked content is included. This
document is formatted for PDF conversion using PDFLaTeX.
1. What is the purpose of the Zabbix sender utility?
A. To configure Zabbix server settings remotely
B. To send data to a Zabbix trapper item
C. To monitor real-time network traffic
D. To back up the Zabbix database
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Zabbix sender utility is used to send data to a Zabbix trapper item,
allowing external systems to push data to Zabbix for monitoring. It is not used
for configuring server settings, monitoring network traffic, or backing up databases.
[Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Zabbix Sender]
2. Which file must be edited to allow connectivity between the Zabbix server and a
Zabbix agent?
A. /etc/zabbix/zabbixs erver.conf /etc/zabbix/zabbixa gentd.conf
C.
B. /etc/zabbix/zabbixp roxy.conf /etc/zabbix/zabbix.conf.php Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Zabbix agent configuration file, zabbix_agentd.conf, must be
edited to specify the Zabbix server’s IP address or hostname in the Server param-
eter to allow connectivity. Other files serve different purposes, such as server or
proxy configuration. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Agent Configuration]
D.
3. What happens to problems if the trigger they depend on is in the PROBLEM state?
A. They are resolved automatically
B. They are suppressed
C. They are escalated to the admin
D. They are logged but not displayed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Zabbix, if a trigger depends on another trigger that is in the PROB-
1
, LEM state, the dependent trigger’s problems are suppressed to avoid duplicate
alerts. This ensures clarity in problem reporting. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation,
Trigger Dependencies]
4. What is the default number of pollers started by the Zabbix server?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By default, the Zabbix server starts 5 pollers to handle data collection
tasks. This can be adjusted in the server configuration file based on performance
needs. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Server Configuration]
5. Which port is used for data from active Zabbix agents?
A. 10050
B. 10051
C. 10052
D. 10053
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active Zabbix agents send data to the Zabbix server or proxy on port
10051, which is handled by the trapper process. Port 10050 is used for passive
checks, 10052 for the Java gateway, and 10053 for the web service. [Ref: Zabbix
Documentation, Ports]
6. What is a Zabbix agent passive check?
A. The agent initiates data collection and sends it to the server
B. The server or proxy requests a single metric from the agent
C. The agent collects data without server interaction
D. The agent processes data locally and stores it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In a passive check, the Zabbix server or proxy requests a single metric
from the agent, which responds with the data. Active checks involve the agent
initiating data transfer. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Agent Checks]
2
, 7. What must be specified in the zabbix_agentd.conf file for active mode commu-
nication?
A. Server IP address
B. Hostname
C. Proxy name
D. Interface type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For active mode, the Hostname parameter in zabbix_agentd.conf
must match the hostname defined in the Zabbix frontend to ensure proper com-
munication. The server IP is used for passive checks. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation,
Agent Configuration]
8. Can the Zabbix agent be installed on a Windows system?
A. No, it is Linux-only
B. Yes
C. Only in passive mode
D. Only with a proxy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Zabbix agent can be installed on Windows systems, supporting
both active and passive modes, making it versatile for cross-platform monitoring.
[Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Agent Installation]
9. What command is used to view the list of installed packages on a Zabbix agent?
A. zabbixg et−s127.0.0.1−ksystem.sw.packages[zabbix]zabbixs ender−s127.0.0.1−
ksystem.sw.packages
B. zabbixa gentd − ksystem.sw.packageszabbixs erver − ssystem.sw.packages[zabbix]
C.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The zabbix_get command with the system.sw.packages[zabbix]
key retrieves the list of installed packages from the Zabbix agent. Other options
are incorrect or use invalid syntax. [Ref: Zabbix Documentation, Zabbix Get]
10.
D. What is the default timeout for the Zabbix server when waiting for an agent re-
sponse?
A. 3 seconds
B. 5 seconds
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