Drag and Drop Question Drag and drop the NTP elements from the left onto the correct descriptions on the right. Answer:

The correct answer is broadcast client command; NTP associations; NTP authentication; NTP access groups. The correct arrangement maps each NTP element to its specific function: 'broadcast client command' enables a device to passively receive NTP broadcasts without actively querying a server; 'NTP associations' refer to the peering relationships a router maintains with NTP servers or

Submitted by jordan8· Mar 6, 2026Cisco CCNA/CCNP - Infrastructure Services: Configure and verify NTP operating in client/server mode, including NTP associations, authentication, access groups, and broadcast client functionality (aligned with Cisco exam blueprint domain covering IP Services and Network Management)

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NTP associationsbroadcast client commandNTP access groupsNTP authentication

Correct arrangement

broadcast client command
NTP associations
NTP authentication
NTP access groups

Explanation

The correct arrangement maps each NTP element to its specific function: 'broadcast client command' enables a device to passively receive NTP broadcasts without actively querying a server; 'NTP associations' refer to the peering relationships a router maintains with NTP servers or peers (viewable via 'show ntp associations'); 'NTP authentication' uses MD5 keys to verify the identity of NTP sources, preventing rogue time servers; and 'NTP access groups' apply ACLs to control which devices can query or synchronize with the NTP server, providing a security boundary. Each element serves a distinct role in NTP deployment: discovery/reception, relationship tracking, source verification, and access control respectively.

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#NTP#Network Time Protocol#Network Security#Infrastructure Services

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