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XK0-006 Practice Question: Which TWO commands can be used to immediately…
Which TWO commands can be used to immediately synchronize the system time with an NTP server, even if the time difference is large? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse `chronyd -q` (a query option) with `chronyc makestep` (the actual sync command), or assume `timedatectl set-ntp true` performs an immediate sync when it only enables the service.
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
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ntpd -g
`ntpd -g` allows the NTP daemon to perform a one-time large time jump (even if the offset exceeds the default panic threshold of 1000 seconds) and then continue normal synchronization. Option E is correct because `ntpdate pool.ntp.org` immediately sets the system clock to the time returned by the NTP server, regardless of the current time difference, making it suitable for large corrections.
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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chronyd -q
Why it's wrong here
chronyd -q sets time then exits, but may not be intended for large offsets.
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systemctl restart ntp
Why it's wrong here
Restarts the service but does not force a step.
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timedatectl set-ntp true
Why it's wrong here
This enables NTP service but does not force immediate sync.
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ntpd -g
Why this is correct
ntpd -g allows a large time correction on startup.
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ntpdate pool.ntp.org
Why this is correct
ntpdate does a one-time sync and can handle large offsets.
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