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What is the purpose of STP?

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STP is a loop-prevention network protocol that allows for redundancy while creating a loop-free Layer 2 topology.

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Who invented the Spanning Tree Algorithm?

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Radia Perlman.

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What does the Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) do?

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Creates a loop-free topology by selecting a single root bridge where all other switches determine a single least-cost path.

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What is the function of BPDU guard in Cisco switches?

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Puts the switch port in an error-disabled state upon receipt of any BPDU to protect against potential loops.

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What are the three timers required for STP convergence?

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  • Hello timer
  • Forward delay timer
  • Max age timer
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What are the port states in STP?

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  • Blocking
  • Listening
  • Learning
  • Forwarding
  • Disabled
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What is the difference between RSTP and STP?

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RSTP provides faster convergence than STP.

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What does PVST+ stand for?

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Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus.

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When is PortFast used?

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On access ports to allow immediate network access.

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What is a broadcast storm?

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An abnormally high number of broadcasts overwhelming the network.

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What happens when a Layer 2 loop occurs?

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It causes MAC address table instability, link saturation, and high CPU utilization.

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What is the purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol?

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To prevent endlessly circulating frames in a Layer 2 network.

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What does RSTP stand for?

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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol.

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What are the three port states in RSTP?

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  • Learning
  • Forwarding
  • Discarding
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What is an unknown unicast frame?

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A frame for which the switch does not have the destination MAC address in its MAC address table.

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What is the role of the root bridge in STP?

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It is the central point of the spanning tree topology from which all paths are calculated.

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Fill in the blank: STP prevents loops by configuring a loop-free path through the network using strategically placed _______.

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[blocking-state ports]

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What is the internal root path cost?

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The sum of all the individual port costs along the path from the switch to the root bridge.

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How does STP handle network failures?

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By dynamically unblocking previously blocked ports.

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True or False: RSTP is backward compatible with STP.

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What is the main benefit of using Layer 3 routing over Layer 2?

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It allows for redundant paths and loops in the topology without blocking ports.

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What is the function of a designated port in STP?

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It is the port on a segment that has the internal root path cost to the root bridge.

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What does the acronym BPDU stand for?

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Bridge Protocol Data Unit.

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What is the role of the alternate port in STP?

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It serves as a backup path to the root bridge.

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What does the acronym MSTP stand for?
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol.
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What is Rapid PVST+?
Cisco's enhancement of RSTP that provides a separate instance of RSTP per VLAN.
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What is the purpose of the hello timer in STP?
To determine the frequency of sending BPDUs.
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Fill in the blank: Without STP enabled, ________ loops can form, causing broadcast, multicast and unknown unicast frames to loop endlessly.
[Layer 2]
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What is the main purpose of the Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA)?
To create a loop-free topology in a network ## Footnote The STA achieves this by selecting a root bridge, blocking redundant paths, and recalculating paths in case of link failure.
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What does PVST+ stand for?
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus ## Footnote PVST+ is a Cisco enhancement of STP that provides a separate 802.1D spanning tree instance for each VLAN in the network.
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What is RSTP?
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol ## Footnote RSTP is an evolution of STP that provides faster convergence.
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What does MSTP stand for?
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol ## Footnote MSTP is an IEEE standard that maps multiple VLANs into the same spanning tree instance.
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What is the default bridge priority for Cisco switches?
32768 ## Footnote The bridge priority can be configured in increments of 4096, with a lower value being preferable.
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What happens if two or more switches have the same priority in STP?
The switch with the lowest MAC address becomes the root bridge ## Footnote This is because the MAC address is used as a tie-breaker when priorities are the same.
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What is the role of designated ports in STP?
Designated ports are the ports that have the best path to the root bridge for each segment ## Footnote All ports on the root bridge are designated ports.
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Fill in the blank: The internal root path cost is equal to the sum of all the _______ along the path to the root bridge.
port costs ## Footnote This cost determines the preferred path to the root bridge.
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What are BPDUs used for in STP?
To share information about switches and their connections ## Footnote BPDUs are used to elect the root bridge, root ports, designated ports, and alternate ports.
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What is the purpose of the Hello Timer in STP?
It defines the interval between BPDUs ## Footnote The default Hello Timer is 2 seconds but can be modified.
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What does the Forward Delay Timer control in STP?
The time spent in the listening and learning states ## Footnote The default is 15 seconds but can be adjusted.
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True or False: All ports attached to end devices are designated ports.
True ## Footnote This is part of the STP port role assignments.
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What is the significance of the Max Age Timer in STP?
It is the maximum time a switch waits before attempting to change the STP topology ## Footnote The default is 20 seconds but can be modified.
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What occurs during the first step of STP operations?
Elect the root bridge ## Footnote The root bridge serves as a reference point for all path calculations.
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Fill in the blank: If a port is not a root port or a designated port, it becomes an _______ port.
alternate ## Footnote Alternate ports are in a blocking state to prevent loops.
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What is the primary focus of the latest IEEE documentation on spanning tree?
RSTP has superseded STP ## Footnote The IEEE uses 'STP' to refer to the original implementation and 'RSTP' for the updated version.
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How does STP handle multiple equal-cost paths to the root bridge?
It uses a tie-breaking process based on sender BID, port priority, and port ID ## Footnote This ensures a consistent selection of root ports in complex topologies.
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What is the significance of the extended system ID in STP?
It is added to the bridge priority to identify the VLAN ## Footnote This helps in distinguishing between multiple VLANs in BPDU frames.
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What does MST provide in terms of RSTP instances?
Up to 16 instances of RSTP ## Footnote MST allows combining many VLANs into a common RSTP instance.

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