SK0-003 · Question #582
Which of the following server roles synchronizes time throughout the network?
The correct answer is B. NTP. NTP is the server role responsible for synchronizing time across a network, ensuring all connected devices maintain accurate and consistent time.
Question
Which of the following server roles synchronizes time throughout the network?
Options
- ADNS
- BNTP
- CDHCP
- DSMTP
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Why each option
NTP is the server role responsible for synchronizing time across a network, ensuring all connected devices maintain accurate and consistent time.
DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names into IP addresses, it does not handle time synchronization.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of computer systems over a network. A server running an NTP service acts as a time source, distributing accurate time information to other devices on the network, which is crucial for logging, security, and consistent operations.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to clients, it does not synchronize time.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending and receiving email, it does not synchronize time.
Concept tested: Network Time Protocol (NTP) function
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/windows-time-service/windows-time-service-tools-and-settings
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