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Physical Clocks, NTP, and variations

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How often does NTP typically synchronize clocks in a well-configured system?

a: Every second Explanation

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b: Every minute Explanation

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c: Every hour Explanation

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d: Every few minutes to several hours, depending on the stability Explanation

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Which of the following can impact the accuracy of NTP synchronization?

a: Network delay variability Explanation

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b: The size of the data packets Explanation

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c: The number of network nodes Explanation

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d: The operating system used Explanation

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What is the role of the 'offset' in NTP?

a: It indicates the difference in the current time and the correct time Explanation

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b: It measures the round-trip delay Explanation

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c: It shows the amount of data transferred Explanation

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d: It encrypts the time packets Explanation

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In the context of NTP, what is the significance of the 'intersection algorithm'?

a: It improves the encryption of time packets Explanation

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b: It helps in selecting the best time source from multiple servers Explanation

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c: It compresses time synchronization data Explanation

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d: It measures the delay of time packets Explanation

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How does NTP handle leap seconds to ensure accurate timekeeping?

a: By pausing the clock for one second Explanation

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b: By speeding up or slowing down the clock gradually Explanation

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c: By introducing an offset at the beginning of the next hour Explanation

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d: By inserting or deleting a second at the specified time Explanation

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