Exam XK0-005 topic 1 question 308 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's XK0-005

Question #: 308
Topic #: 1

A systems administrator wants to ensure all the latest patches and updates are automatically synced to the local repository every two hours on Sundays through Tuesdays in the month of May. Which of the following cron entries can the administrator use to achieve this goal? (Choose two.)

A. 0 */2 * 5 0-3 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh
B. 0 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,14 * 5 0-3 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh
C. 0 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,14 * 5 0-2 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh
D. 0 0-23/2 * 5 0-3 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh
E. 0 0-23/2 * 5 0-2 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh
F. 0 */2 * 5 0-2 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by 74cd09c at Jan. 6, 2025, 4:39 p.m.

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hackeriam1

1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: E

❌ Option C: pgsql Copy Edit 0 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,14 * 5 0-2 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh This: Runs at only 8 time points: 00:00–14:00 every two hours Stops at 14:00 (2 PM) ❌ Misses: 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 👉 Conclusion: ✅ Correct in day/month scope, ❌ incorrect in time coverage. ✅ Option E: pgsql Copy Edit 0 0-23/2 * 5 0-2 /root/update-from-remote-to-local.sh This: Uses 0-23/2 → every even-numbered hour (every 2 hours) throughout the entire day Hits 00:00, 02:00, ..., 22:00 ✔️ Restricts to May (5) ✔️ Restricts to Sunday–Tuesday (0–2

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