A FreeBSD server is configured with 'server 0.pool.ntp.org iburst'. The administrator notices that the server's clock is accurate, but the stratum shown in ntpq -p is 3. What does this stratum value indicate?

The server is using a stratum 3 time source, which is not reliable.

The server is 3 hops away from a reference clock.

The server's clock is 3 milliseconds off from the reference time.

The server is synchronized to a stratum 2 server, which is synchronized to a stratum 1 server.

What does the -q option of ntpd do when used to synchronize the system clock?

It performs a one-time synchronization and then exits.

It starts ntpd in quiet mode, suppressing all output.

It forces ntpd to use a specific time server from the command line.

It queries the time server for status information and displays it.

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713.3 Maintain System Time (weight: 1) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Topic 713: Basic BSD System Administration domain, which makes up ~22% of our current practice bank. Linux Professional Institute does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~8–13 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 15 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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1foundation · easy
In the NTP configuration file, which directive is used to specify a time server to synchronize with?
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2application · medium
A FreeBSD server is configured with 'server 0.pool.ntp.org iburst'. The administrator notices that the server's clock is accurate, but the stratum shown in ntpq -p is 3. What does this stratum value indicate?
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3application · medium
A FreeBSD administrator needs to perform a one-time synchronization of the system clock with a local time server at 192.168.1.10. The ntpd daemon is not running. The administrator wants to use the ntpd daemon itself for this task. Which command should be used?
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4foundation · easy
What does the -q option of ntpd do when used to synchronize the system clock?
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5foundation · easy
Which file is the primary configuration file for the NTP daemon (ntpd) on a BSD system?
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713.3 Maintain System Time (weight: 1) BSD-SPECIALIST Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

In the NTP configuration file, which directive is used to specify a time server to synchronize with?

A FreeBSD server is configured with 'server 0.pool.ntp.org iburst'. The administrator notices that the server's clock is accurate, but the stratum shown in ntpq -p is 3. What does this stratum value indicate?

A FreeBSD administrator needs to perform a one-time synchronization of the system clock with a local time server at 192.168.1.10. The ntpd daemon is not running. The administrator wants to use the ntpd daemon itself for this task. Which command should be used?

What does the -q option of ntpd do when used to synchronize the system clock?

Which file is the primary configuration file for the NTP daemon (ntpd) on a BSD system?

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