STP Recap

STP Recap

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STP Recap

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Professional Development

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?

To encrypt data during transmission
To prevent loops in Layer 2 networks
To assign IP addresses dynamically
To increase network bandwidth

Answer explanation

STP prevents Layer 2 loops by creating a loop-free topology while maintaining redundancy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines the root bridge in STP?

The switch with the highest MAC address
The switch with the lowest Bridge ID
The switch with the highest priority
The switch with the most ports

Answer explanation

The root bridge is determined by the lowest Bridge ID, which is a combination of priority and MAC address.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which STP port state allows a port to forward user traffic?

Blocking
Listening
Learning
Forwarding

Answer explanation

In the Forwarding state, a port sends and receives user data while maintaining a loop-free topology.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if two switches have the same priority in STP?

The switch with the highest MAC address wins
The switch with the lowest MAC address wins
Both switches become root bridges
STP disables both switches

Answer explanation

If priorities are equal, STP uses the MAC address as a tiebreaker. The switch with the lowest MAC address becomes root.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does STP block certain ports in a redundant network?

To increase bandwidth on active links
To prevent Layer 2 loops from forming
To disable unused ports
To prioritize VLAN traffic

Answer explanation

STP blocks redundant links to prevent Layer 2 loops while ensuring redundancy for failover scenarios.

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