This problem is from the textbook computer networking a Top down approach 7th edition by James kurose and keith Ross

The problem is in chapter 5 problem 21 there is no text book solution for this.

P21. Consider the two ways in which communication occurs between a managing entity and a managed device: request-response mode and trapping. What are the pros and cons of these two approaches, in terms of (1) overhead, (2) notification time when exceptional events occur, and (3) robustness with respect to lost messages between the managing entity and the device