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XK0-006 Practice Question: A web server in a remote data center logs…
A web server in a remote data center logs timestamps in UTC, but the operations team wants all logs to reflect the local timezone (America/New_York). Which command changes the system timezone?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse setting the timezone with setting the time or enabling NTP, leading them to choose options that adjust the clock rather than the timezone, which does not solve the requirement for local timestamps in logs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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timedatectl set-timezone America/New_York
The `timedatectl set-timezone` command is the correct way to change the system timezone on a Linux system using systemd. By specifying 'America/New_York', the system will adjust all timestamps to Eastern Time, including those generated by the web server, ensuring logs reflect the local timezone.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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timedatectl set-time '2025-03-01 12:00:00'
Why it's wrong here
Sets the date and time manually, not timezone.
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timedatectl set-timezone America/New_York
Why this is correct
Sets the system timezone to the specified zone.
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timedatectl list-timezones
Why it's wrong here
Lists available timezones, does not set.
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timedatectl set-ntp yes
Why it's wrong here
Enables NTP time sync, does not change timezone.
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