A FreeBSD server's clock is significantly out of sync (by several hours). The administrator has just configured /etc/ntp.conf with a valid server and wants to start the NTP daemon. Which command should be used to start ntpd and ensure it can correct the large offset?

ntpdate -u pool.ntp.org && service ntpd start

Which statement best describes the role of NTP (Network Time Protocol) on a BSD system?

It synchronizes the system clock with a time source over the network to maintain accurate time.

It provides a secure method for transferring files between systems on a network.

It manages the system's timezone settings and daylight saving time transitions.

It logs the system's uptime and records when the system was last rebooted.

A FreeBSD server is configured as an NTP client with 'server 0.pool.ntp.org iburst'. The administrator wants to ensure that the server can synchronize even if the initial offset is very large (e.g., several days). The administrator plans to start ntpd using the service command. What is the best approach?

Start the service normally; ntpd will automatically step the clock if needed.

Use 'service ntpd onestart' to start the daemon with default options.

Add 'g' to the ntpd_flags in /etc/rc.conf and start the service.

Run ntpdate -u 0.pool.ntp.org before starting the service.

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6application · medium
A FreeBSD server's clock is significantly out of sync (by several hours). The administrator has just configured /etc/ntp.conf with a valid server and wants to start the NTP daemon. Which command should be used to start ntpd and ensure it can correct the large offset?
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7application · medium
A FreeBSD administrator notices that the system clock is 5 minutes ahead of the correct time. The ntpd daemon is currently stopped. The administrator needs to correct the clock immediately without permanently changing the configuration. Which command accomplishes this?
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8application · medium
A FreeBSD server is configured as an NTP client. The administrator wants to verify that the server is actually synchronizing with its configured time source. Which command or file would provide the most direct evidence of successful synchronization?
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Which statement best describes the role of NTP (Network Time Protocol) on a BSD system?
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10expert · medium
A FreeBSD server is configured as an NTP client with 'server 0.pool.ntp.org iburst'. The administrator wants to ensure that the server can synchronize even if the initial offset is very large (e.g., several days). The administrator plans to start ntpd using the service command. What is the best approach?
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A FreeBSD server's clock is significantly out of sync (by several hours). The administrator has just configured /etc/ntp.conf with a valid server and wants to start the NTP daemon. Which command should be used to start ntpd and ensure it can correct the large offset?

A FreeBSD administrator notices that the system clock is 5 minutes ahead of the correct time. The ntpd daemon is currently stopped. The administrator needs to correct the clock immediately without permanently changing the configuration. Which command accomplishes this?

A FreeBSD server is configured as an NTP client. The administrator wants to verify that the server is actually synchronizing with its configured time source. Which command or file would provide the most direct evidence of successful synchronization?

Which statement best describes the role of NTP (Network Time Protocol) on a BSD system?

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