Exam 312-50v12 Topic 12 Question 7 Discussion
Actual exam question for ECCouncil's 312-50v12 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 12
Question #: 7
Topic #: 12
Identify the UDP port that Network Time Protocol (NTP) uses as its primary means of communication?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Time_Protocol
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
NTP is intended to synchronize all participating computers within a few milliseconds of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It uses the intersection algorithm, a modified version of Marzullo's algorithm, to select accurate time servers and is designed to mitigate variable network latency effects. NTP can usually maintain time to within tens of milliseconds over the public Internet and achieve better than one millisecond accuracy in local area networks. Asymmetric routes and network congestion can cause errors of 100 ms or more.
The protocol is usually described in terms of a client-server model but can easily be used in peer-to-peer relationships where both peers consider the other to be a potential time source. Implementations send and receive timestamps using the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) on port number 123.
Incorrect answers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers
19 - Character Generator Protocol (CHARGEN)
177 - X Display Manager Control Protocol (XDMCP)
161 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.
NTP is intended to synchronize all participating computers within a few milliseconds of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It uses the intersection algorithm, a modified version of Marzullo's algorithm, to select accurate time servers and is designed to mitigate variable network latency effects. NTP can usually maintain time to within tens of milliseconds over the public Internet and achieve better than one millisecond accuracy in local area networks. Asymmetric routes and network congestion can cause errors of 100 ms or more.
The protocol is usually described in terms of a client-server model but can easily be used in peer-to-peer relationships where both peers consider the other to be a potential time source. Implementations send and receive timestamps using the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) on port number 123.
Incorrect answers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers
19 - Character Generator Protocol (CHARGEN)
177 - X Display Manager Control Protocol (XDMCP)
161 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
by Nicole at Oct 10, 2025, 12:29 AM
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