Which protocol is designed to time-synchronize a network of machines?

The correct answer is A. Network Time Protocol (NTP). Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an internet protocol used to synchronize with computer clock time sources in a network. It belongs to and is one of the oldest parts of the TCP/IP suite. The term NTP applies to both the protocol and the client-server programs that run on computers.

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ANetwork Time Protocol (NTP)
BCisco Discovery Protocol
CDomain Name System (DNS)
DDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an internet protocol used to synchronize with computer clock time sources in a network. It belongs to and is one of the oldest parts of the TCP/IP suite. The term NTP applies to both the protocol and the client-server programs that run on computers.

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