- A
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console informational logging buffered informational
Why wrong: The ntp server command configures R1 as an NTP client pointing to the specified server. The logging commands set the severity level to informational (6) for both console and buffer, which is required to capture NTP synchronization messages.
- B
ntp peer 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6
Why wrong: The ntp peer command configures symmetric active mode, not client mode. Also, the logging commands use the wrong syntax; the correct syntax uses the severity level name (informational) or number (6) but the command is 'logging console informational' or 'logging console 6', not 'logging console 6' alone. However, the primary error is using ntp peer instead of ntp server.
- C
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6
Configures NTP client with 'ntp server' and sets both console and buffer logging to the required numeric severity level 6.
- D
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console informational logging buffered 6
Why wrong: The ntp server command is correct, and the logging console command uses the correct keyword. However, the logging buffered command uses the numeric 6 instead of the keyword 'informational', which is inconsistent with the console command and not the standard syntax. Both commands should use the same format.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to configure the router with the command `ntp server 192.168.1.100`, along with `logging console 6` and `logging buffered 6`. This is because the `ntp server` command designates the device as an NTP client that actively synchronizes its clock to the specified server, whereas `ntp peer` is used for symmetric active mode between co-equal devices. The logging commands must use the numeric severity level 6 (informational) to meet the explicit requirement, as mixing the keyword "informational" with a numeric value would be incorrect. On the CCNA 200-301 v2 exam, this task tests your ability to distinguish between NTP client and peer roles, and to apply precise logging severity levels—a common trap is confusing `ntp server` with `ntp peer` or using the keyword form when the prompt demands a number. A helpful memory tip: "A client asks a server, a peer shakes hands; for logging, numbers are the command's demands."
CCNA Network Services and Security Practice Question
This 200-301 practice question tests your understanding of network services and security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are connected to R1 via the console. R1 is an NTP client that should synchronize its clock with NTP server 192.168.1.100. The timezone is UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time). Configure NTP on R1 so that it becomes an NTP client. Additionally, configure the router to log NTP synchronization status messages to the console and buffer logging using the numeric severity level 6 (informational).
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
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6
The correct NTP client command is 'ntp server 192.168.1.100', not 'ntp peer'. The logging commands must use the numeric level 6 to match the requirement. 'logging console 6' and 'logging buffered 6' achieve this; keyword 'informational' is technically valid but does not follow the explicit numeric specification. Mixing numeric and keyword is also incorrect under the given requirement.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console informational logging buffered informational
Why it's wrong here
The ntp server command configures R1 as an NTP client pointing to the specified server. The logging commands set the severity level to informational (6) for both console and buffer, which is required to capture NTP synchronization messages.
When this WOULD be correct
This configuration is used when a router needs to synchronize its clock with an NTP server and log NTP events for monitoring and troubleshooting.
- ✗
ntp peer 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6
Why it's wrong here
The ntp peer command configures symmetric active mode, not client mode. Also, the logging commands use the wrong syntax; the correct syntax uses the severity level name (informational) or number (6) but the command is 'logging console informational' or 'logging console 6', not 'logging console 6' alone. However, the primary error is using ntp peer instead of ntp server.
- ✓
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6
Why this is correct
Configures NTP client with 'ntp server' and sets both console and buffer logging to the required numeric severity level 6.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console informational logging buffered 6
Why it's wrong here
The ntp server command is correct, and the logging console command uses the correct keyword. However, the logging buffered command uses the numeric 6 instead of the keyword 'informational', which is inconsistent with the console command and not the standard syntax. Both commands should use the same format.
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.
✓ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6Correct answer▾
Why this is correct
Configures NTP client with 'ntp server' and sets both console and buffer logging to the required numeric severity level 6.
✗ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console informational logging buffered informationalWrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Uses the keyword 'informational' instead of the required numeric severity level 6.
★ When this WOULD be the correct answer
This configuration is used when a router needs to synchronize its clock with an NTP server and log NTP events for monitoring and troubleshooting.
✗ntp peer 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
The ntp peer command establishes a peer relationship, not a client-server relationship. The logging syntax is also incorrect.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates may confuse ntp peer with ntp server, thinking both can be used for client synchronization. They might also think that using the numeric level 6 is acceptable without the keyword.
✗ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console informational logging buffered 6Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Mixes numeric and keyword severity levels; both must be numeric 6 to meet the requirement.
Why candidates choose this
Candidates might think that mixing keyword and numeric is acceptable, or they may forget to use the keyword for buffered logging.
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?”
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Keyword trap
The ntp server command is correct, and the logging console command uses the correct keyword. However, the logging buffered command uses the numeric 6 instead of the keyword 'informational', which is inconsistent with the console command and not the standard syntax. Both commands should use the same format.
Command / output trap
The ntp server command configures R1 as an NTP client pointing to the specified server. The logging commands set the severity level to informational (6) for both console and buffer, which is required to capture NTP synchronization messages.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 200-301 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 200-301 question test?
Network Services and Security — This question tests Network Services and Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: ntp server 192.168.1.100 logging console 6 logging buffered 6 — The correct NTP client command is 'ntp server 192.168.1.100', not 'ntp peer'. The logging commands must use the numeric level 6 to match the requirement. 'logging console 6' and 'logging buffered 6' achieve this; keyword 'informational' is technically valid but does not follow the explicit numeric specification. Mixing numeric and keyword is also incorrect under the given requirement.
What should I do if I get this 200-301 question wrong?
Identify which 200-301 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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