CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 178

A new virtual server was deployed in a perimeter network. Users have reported the time on the server has been incorrect. The engineer has verified the configuration, and the internal time servers are configured properly. Which of the following should the engineer do to resolve this issue?

Answer options

• A. Check the firewall rules.
• B. Replace the CMOS battery in the server.
• C. Restart the time servers.
• D. Manually correct the time.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because incorrect firewall rules could block time synchronization between the virtual server and the internal time servers. Options B, C, and D do not address the likely problem of network connectivity, which is essential for time synchronization.