200-301 Question #709: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which command can you enter to verify that a router is synced with a configures time source?

Options

• Ashow ntp authenticate
• Bntp associations
• Cntp server time
• Dntp authenticate
• Eshow ntp associations

Explanation

The show ntp associations command displays information about the router's configured NTP associations, including the status of synchronization with its configured time sources and their reachability. This command is crucial for verifying NTP sync status.

Common mistakes.

• A. show ntp authenticate displays NTP authentication status, not synchronization status.
• B. ntp associations is not a valid command to display NTP association status; it's likely a partial or incorrect command.
• C. ntp server time is not a standard command for checking NTP synchronization status.
• D. ntp authenticate is a configuration command used to enable NTP authentication, not a show command to verify synchronization.

Concept tested. Verifying NTP synchronization

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/ipapp_ntp/configuration/xe-3s/ntp-xe-3s-book/ntp-cfg-ntp.html

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