What is the purpose of the /system scheduler in RouterOS?

• A. To manage VLANs
• B. To back up configuration
• C. To configure DNS servers
• D. To run scripts or commands at specific times or intervals

Answer: (D)

Automation through timed actions is what the /system scheduler provides. It lets you define jobs that run a RouterOS script or CLI command when a specific time arrives or at a regular interval. This is how you automate repetitive admin tasks without manual input, such as exporting a backup every night at 02:00, checking interfaces every hour, or restarting a service on a schedule. The other tasks—like VLAN management or DNS configuration—are configuration areas, and while you could trigger related scripts with the scheduler, its primary purpose is to execute scripts or commands on a schedule.