4.2 Configure and Verify NTP Operating in a Client and Server Mode 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   An administrator is troubleshooting an NTP client that is not synchronizing. The 'show ntp status' output shows 'clock is unsynchronized'. The 'show ntp associations' output shows the server is reachable. What is the most likely next step to diagnose the issue?

   • ARemove the 'ntp server' command and re-add it
   • BCheck the stratum of the server and the local router
   • CReboot the router
   • DCheck if the router is configured as an NTP master
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2. 12expert · medium

   A router is configured with 'ntp server 192.168.1.1'. After some time, 'show ntp associations' shows the server as 'sys.peer' and 'show ntp status' shows 'synchronized to NTP server (192.168.1.1)'. What does this indicate?

   • AThe router is not synchronized but is attempting to reach the server.
   • BThe router is synchronized to 192.168.1.1 and is using it as its time source.
   • CThe router is configured as a peer of 192.168.1.1.
   • DThe router is broadcasting NTP to 192.168.1.1.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which command displays the current NTP synchronization status of a Cisco IOS device?

   • Ashow clock
   • Bshow ntp config
   • Cshow ntp status
   • Dshow ntp associations
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5. 14foundation · easy

   How does an NTP server interact with NTP clients?

   • AIt forces clients to change their time to match the server
   • BIt responds to time requests from clients with the current time
   • CIt only provides time to other servers, not to clients
   • DIt broadcasts its time to all devices on the network without being asked
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Why is accurate time synchronization important in a network?

   • AIt increases the bandwidth available on the network
   • BIt prevents all unauthorized access to the network
   • CIt ensures that all devices have the same MAC address table
   • DIt allows for accurate correlation of log messages and events across devices
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