Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 335

What does the number in an NTP stratum level represent?

Answer options

• A. The number of hops it takes to reach the authoritative time source
• B. The amount of offset between the device clock and true time
• C. The number of hops it takes to reach the primary time server
• D. The amount of drift between the device clock and true time

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the NTP stratum level indicates how many hops away a device is from the primary time source, with lower numbers being closer to the source. Options B, C, and D do not accurately describe the meaning of stratum levels, as they focus on time offsets and drift rather than the distance to the time source.