4.2 Configure and Verify NTP Operating in a Client and Server Mode 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–32

1. 31application · medium

   A network administrator is explaining to a junior engineer why NTP is critical in a corporate network. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of NTP?

   • AIt synchronizes clocks across network devices to ensure consistent timestamps in logs and events
   • BIt provides a backup path for routing protocols
   • CIt encrypts network traffic between devices
   • DIt assigns IP addresses to network devices
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2. 32foundation · easy

   Which command is used to define an NTP authentication key on a Cisco IOS device?

   • Antp trusted-key 1
   • Bntp key 1 md5 cisco123
   • Cntp authentication-key 1 md5 cisco123
   • Dntp authenticate key 1 cisco123
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