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116.
When a system is started, where does it initially get the system time?
  • A.
    NTP
  • B.
    Software time
  • C.
    The hardware clock
  • D.
    Network time
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
When booting, a server reads the hardware time and sets the local time according to hardware time.
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117.
Which of the following statements is not true about local time?
  • A.
    Local time is the current time in the current time zone.
  • B.
    In local time, DST is considered.
  • C.
    System time typically should correspond to the current local time.
  • D.
    Hardware time typically corresponds to the current local time.
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Hardware time on Linux servers typically is set to UTC, but local administrators may chose to make an exception to that general habit.
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118.
Which is the recommended command in RHEL 7 to set the local time zone?
  • A.
    hwclock
  • B.
    tz
  • C.
    date
  • D.
    timedatectl
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
The timedatectl command has been introduced as a new solution in RHEL 7 that allows you to manage many aspects of time.
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119.
Which clock type would you recommend on a server that is not connected to any other server but needs to be configured with the most accurate time possible?
  • A.
    RTC
  • B.
    UTC
  • C.
    An atomic clock
  • D.
    NTP
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Atomic clocks can be used as a very accurate alternative to the normal hardware clock.
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120.
Which configuration file contains the default list of NTP servers that should be contacted on RHEL 7?
  • A.
    /etc/ntp/ntp.conf
  • B.
    /etc/ntp.conf
  • C.
    /etc/chrony/chronyd.conf
  • D.
    /etc/chrony.conf
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
The /etc/chrony.conf file .
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