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 :
Explanation :
When booting, a server reads the hardware time and sets the local time according to hardware time. |
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 :
Explanation :
Hardware time on Linux servers typically is set to UTC, but local administrators may chose to make an exception to that general habit. |
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 :
Explanation :
The timedatectl command has been introduced as a new solution in RHEL 7 that allows you to manage many aspects of time. |
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 :
Explanation :
Atomic clocks can be used as a very accurate alternative to the normal hardware clock. |
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 :
Explanation :
The /etc/chrony.conf file . |