Fortinet Exam NSE7_OTS-7.2 Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

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Which two statements about the Modbus protocol are true? (Choose two.)

AModbus uses UDP frames to transport MBAP and function codes.

BMost of the PLC brands come with a built-in Modbus module.

CYou can implement Modbus networking settings on internetworking devices.

DModbus is used to establish communication between intelligent devices.

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Lottie

1 years ago

You're right, Modbus is commonly used in industrial automation for device communication.

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Solange

1 years ago

I believe statement D is true. Modbus does help in communication between devices.

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Casie

1 years ago

I agree with TCP is used for reliable communication in Modbus.

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Lottie

1 years ago

I think statement A is false because Modbus uses TCP frames, not UDP.

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Maryann

1 years ago

I believe Modbus uses TCP/IP, not UDP, for communication.

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Wei

1 years ago

I'm not sure about statement A. Can someone explain how Modbus uses UDP frames?

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Joanna

1 years ago

I agree with Dylan. Modbus is commonly used in PLCs for communication.

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Dylan

1 years ago

I think statement B is true because I've seen Modbus modules in many PLC brands.

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Mable

1 years ago

Well said. Alright, let's go through the options one more time and make sure we've got the right answers. This is our chance to shine!

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Una

1 years ago

I agree. Modbus is a widely-used serial communication protocol, not a UDP-based one, so I'm pretty sure A is wrong.

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Yong

1 years ago

I agree. Modbus is a widely-used serial communication protocol, not a UDP-based one, so I'm pretty sure A is wrong.

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Veronika

1 years ago

C) You can implement Modbus networking settings on internetworking devices.

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Shantay

1 years ago

A) Modbus uses UDP frames to transport MBAP and function codes.

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Micah

1 years ago

Modbus being used for communication between intelligent devices is spot on. It's a really versatile protocol that's found in all kinds of industrial automation and control systems.

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Buffy

1 years ago

Implementing Modbus networking on internetworking devices is also something I've seen a lot. It's a great way to integrate different systems and devices.

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Laura

1 years ago

You're right, Modbus definitely uses TCP/IP. As for the built-in Modbus module, that's true for most PLCs these days. It's a pretty standard feature.

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France

1 years ago

I think this question is pretty straightforward. The Modbus protocol is commonly used in industrial automation, so we should be familiar with its key characteristics.

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Demetra

1 years ago

I'm pretty sure Modbus uses TCP/IP frames, not UDP. That's a common misconception though, so I can see why someone might think that.

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Renay

1 years ago

D) Modbus is used to establish communication between intelligent devices.

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Kanisha

1 years ago

B) Most of the PLC brands come with a built-in Modbus module.

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