CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 351

A server technician has received reports of database update errors. The technician checks the server logs and determines the database is experiencing synchronization errors. To attempt to correct the errors, the technician should FIRST ensure:

Answer options

• A. the correct firewall zone is active
• B. the latest firmware was applied
• C. NTP is running on the database system
• D. the correct dependencies are installed

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Network Time Protocol (NTP) is essential for ensuring that timestamps are consistent across systems, which is crucial for database synchronization. Without accurate time settings, synchronization errors are likely to occur. The other options, while important for system operation, do not directly address the issue of synchronization.