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CCNA AI and Network Operations Practice Question
Drag and drop the following steps into the correct order to configure an IOS-XE device as an NTP client and ensure its syslog messages are sent to a remote server with correct timestamps.
⚠ Common exam trap
A common trap is to think that NTP must be configured before syslog (or vice versa). The required first step is entering global configuration mode; after that, the order of NTP server and logging host commands can vary, but all required steps must be completed before verification.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Enter global configuration mode, configure the NTP server, configure the logging host and source interface, then verify with show commands.
A valid configuration sequence must begin by entering global configuration mode, as NTP server and logging host settings are global configuration commands. Both options A and C start with 'Enter global configuration mode' and include all necessary steps: configuring the NTP server, logging host, and source interface, followed by verification. Options B and D are invalid because they attempt to configure logging or NTP before entering global configuration mode.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Enter global configuration mode, configure the NTP server, configure the logging host and source interface, then verify with show commands.
Why this is correct
Correct. Starts with global configuration mode, configures NTP, then logging host and source interface, and verifies. All steps are in a valid order.
- ✗
Configure the logging host first, then enter global configuration mode, set the NTP server, and verify.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Configuring the logging host first is not possible without first entering global configuration mode. The sequence must begin with 'Enter global configuration mode'.
- ✓
Enter global configuration mode, configure the logging host and source interface, then set the NTP server, and verify.
Why this is correct
Correct. Starts with global configuration mode, configures logging host and source interface, then NTP server, and verifies. All steps are present and in a valid order.
- ✗
Set the NTP server first, then verify, then enter global configuration mode, and configure logging.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Setting the NTP server before entering global configuration mode is invalid. The sequence must begin with 'Enter global configuration mode'.
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The 200-301 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓Enter global configuration mode, configure the NTP server, configure the logging host and source interface, then verify with show commands.Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
Correct. Starts with global configuration mode, configures NTP, then logging host and source interface, and verifies. All steps are in a valid order.
✗Configure the logging host first, then enter global configuration mode, set the NTP server, and verify.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: logging host configuration cannot be done without first entering global config mode.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think logging is more important and should be done first, but the order of configuration steps is fixed.
✗Set the NTP server first, then verify, then enter global configuration mode, and configure logging.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The specific factual error: NTP server configuration requires global config mode, which must be entered first.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think NTP can be set from any mode, but it requires global config.
Analysis generated from the official 200-301blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
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Key term
Interface
An interface is a point of connection or interaction between two systems, devices, or software components that allows them to exchange information or signals.
Key term
Syslog
Syslog is a standard protocol used to send and store log messages from network devices and servers to a central logging server for monitoring and troubleshooting.
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