SK0-003 · Question #708
Which of the following server roles sends out a time signal for clients to synchronize with a clock?
The correct answer is B. NTP. The Network Time Protocol (NTP) server role is responsible for distributing precise time signals across a network, allowing client devices to synchronize their internal clocks accurately.
Question
Which of the following server roles sends out a time signal for clients to synchronize with a clock?
Options
- ADHCP
- BNTP
- CSMTP
- DDNS
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Why each option
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) server role is responsible for distributing precise time signals across a network, allowing client devices to synchronize their internal clocks accurately.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to client devices, not time signals.
NTP (Network Time Protocol) is specifically designed to synchronize the clocks of computers over a network, making an NTP server the service responsible for sending out time signals for clients to synchronize with. Accurate time synchronization is crucial for logging, security, and distributed applications.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending and receiving email messages, and has no function related to time synchronization.
DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses, which is unrelated to time synchronization.
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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