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Answers to the Chapter 6 Review Questions

Following are the answers to the Review Questions:

1. Describe the three components of a behavior model.

   A behavior model detects and interprets network conditions, and then responds to those conditions.

2. When creating a behavior model with a timer component, why is the Clear Trigger action necessary?

   A Clear Trigger action often prevents a trigger with a timer from returning an alarm to a previous state.

3. When creating behavior models, what are the similarities and differences between counters and timers?

   Both timers and counters are used in behavior models to detect persistence. A counter monitors for frequency of an occurrence, while a timer monitors the duration of time between events.