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Cisco 400-007 Exam - Topic 1 Question 54 Discussion

Which design benefit of PortF ast is true?
A) PortFast does not generate a spanning tree topology change hen a station on a port is connected or disconnected
B) PortFast disables spanning tree on the port, which puts the port into the forwarding state immediately after it is connected
C) PortFast allows small, unmanaged switches to be plugged into ports of access switches without risking switch loops
D) PortFast detects one-way communications on the physical port, which prevents switch loops
E) PortFast prevents switch loops that are caused by a unidirectional point to point link condition on Rapid PVST+ and MST
F) PortFast prevents switched traffic from traversing suboptimal paths on the network

Cisco 400-007 Exam - Topic 1 Question 54 Discussion

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Which design benefit of PortF ast is true?

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by Lajuana at Nov 17, 2024, 03:56 PM

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Tammara
9 months ago
No way, I thought it just helped with traffic paths!
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Lilli
9 months ago
I heard PortFast is great for unmanaged switches.
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Minna
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure it disables spanning tree completely? Sounds risky.
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Gearldine
10 months ago
Totally agree, that's a key feature!
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Gladys
10 months ago
PortFast does not generate a spanning tree topology change.
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Yan
10 months ago
I vaguely remember something about PortFast and unmanaged switches, so option C might be the right choice, but I'm not completely confident.
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Ben
11 months ago
I feel like option A sounds familiar, but I also think it might be about preventing topology changes rather than disabling spanning tree entirely.
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Georgeanna
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question about how PortFast affects port states, but I can't recall if it disables spanning tree or just speeds up the process.
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Roxane
11 months ago
I think PortFast is supposed to help with spanning tree issues, but I'm not sure which option really captures that benefit.
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Ozell
11 months ago
I'm pretty confident on this one. PortFast is designed to prevent switch loops, especially when connecting small, unmanaged switches to access ports. That's why option C is the correct answer.
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Glenn
11 months ago
I'm a little confused by the options. They all seem to be talking about different aspects of PortFast. I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the key benefits.
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Rory
11 months ago
Okay, I've got this. PortFast puts the port into the forwarding state immediately, which prevents the port from going through the normal spanning tree process. That's why it can prevent switch loops.
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Cherilyn
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the details of how PortFast works. I'll have to think through the options carefully.
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Carlota
11 months ago
I think the key here is understanding how PortFast affects the spanning tree protocol. The options mention things like disabling spanning tree, preventing topology changes, and preventing switch loops.
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Christa
2 years ago
E) PortFast prevents switch loops that are caused by a unidirectional point to point link condition on Rapid PVST+ and MST. Interesting, but I'm still not sure if this is the main design benefit.
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Marta
2 years ago
Haha, PortFast, more like PortParty! Let's get this network forwarding like there's no tomorrow!
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Elenora
2 years ago
A) PortFast does not generate a spanning tree topology change when a station on a port is connected or disconnected. This is an interesting option, but it doesn't seem to be the primary design benefit of PortFast.
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Hermila
2 years ago
C) PortFast allows small, unmanaged switches to be plugged into ports of access switches without risking switch loops. This is a good option as it helps with the design.
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Anglea
2 years ago
D) PortFast detects one-way communications on the physical port, which prevents switch loops
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Paola
2 years ago
C) PortFast allows small, unmanaged switches to be plugged into ports of access switches without risking switch loops
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Louann
2 years ago
B) PortFast disables spanning tree on the port, which puts the port into the forwarding state immediately after it is connected
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Kris
2 years ago
B) PortFast disables spanning tree on the port, which puts the port into the forwarding state immediately after it is connected
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Elbert
2 years ago
A) PortFast does not generate a spanning tree topology change when a station on a port is connected or disconnected
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Reita
2 years ago
A) PortFast does not generate a spanning tree topology change hen a station on a port is connected or disconnected
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Boris
2 years ago
That makes sense, it helps prevent switch loops and ensures faster connectivity for devices.
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Tegan
2 years ago
I believe the true design benefit of PortFast is that it disables spanning tree on the port, putting it into forwarding state immediately after connection.
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Chan
2 years ago
B) PortFast disables spanning tree on the port, which puts the port into the forwarding state immediately after it is connected. This is the correct answer as it directly benefits the design by avoiding the spanning tree protocol delay.
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Stephen
2 years ago
D) PortFast detects one-way communications on the physical port, which prevents switch loops
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Vernice
2 years ago
C) PortFast allows small, unmanaged switches to be plugged into ports of access switches without risking switch loops
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Breana
2 years ago
B) PortFast disables spanning tree on the port, which puts the port into the forwarding state immediately after it is connected
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Cecilia
2 years ago
A) PortFast does not generate a spanning tree topology change hen a station on a port is connected or disconnected
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Boris
2 years ago
I think the design benefit of PortFast is that it allows small, unmanaged switches to be plugged into ports without risking switch loops.
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