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STP Recap

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the primary purpose of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
a)
To encrypt data during transmission
b)
To prevent loops in Layer 2 networks
c)
To assign IP addresses dynamically
d)
To increase network bandwidth
2.
What determines the root bridge in STP?
a)
The switch with the highest MAC address
b)
The switch with the lowest Bridge ID
c)
The switch with the highest priority
d)
The switch with the most ports
3.
Which STP port state allows a port to forward user traffic?
a)
Blocking
b)
Listening
c)
Learning
d)
Forwarding
4.
What happens if two switches have the same priority in STP?
a)
The switch with the highest MAC address wins
b)
The switch with the lowest MAC address wins
c)
Both switches become root bridges
d)
STP disables both switches
5.
Why does STP block certain ports in a redundant network?
a)
To increase bandwidth on active links
b)
To prevent Layer 2 loops from forming
c)
To disable unused ports
d)
To prioritize VLAN traffic