Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

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What command do you use to configure an NTP client to connect to an NTP server?

  1. ntp client

  2. ntp server NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS

  3. ntp connect NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS

  4. set ntp server

The correct answer is: ntp server NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS

The correct command for configuring an NTP client to connect to an NTP server is "ntp server NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS." This command explicitly sets the NTP server that the client will synchronize its time with. When configuring an NTP client, it's essential to point it towards the correct server so that it can adjust its clock accurately. The syntax of this command is straightforward, where you replace "NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS" with the actual IP address of the NTP server you wish to use. This ensures that all time-related functions on the device are synchronized to a reliable time source. The other choices do not reflect the correct syntax or command structure used in Cisco IOS for configuring NTP clients. Using those commands would not establish a proper connection to an NTP server, leading to misconfigured time settings on the device.