diff --git a/test/simulation/114-presend b/test/simulation/114-presend
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+. test.common
+test_start "presend option"
+
+client_server_options="presend 6"
+
+run_test || test_fail
+check_chronyd_exit || test_fail
+check_source_selection || test_fail
+check_packet_interval || test_fail
+check_sync || test_fail
+
+base_delay=5
+
+run_test || test_fail
+check_chronyd_exit || test_fail
+check_source_selection || test_fail
+check_packet_interval || test_fail
+check_sync || test_fail
+
+test_pass