CompTIA CNX-001 Exam - Topic 3 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CNX-001 exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 3

A company is expanding its network and needs to ensure improved stability and reliability. The proposed solution must fulfill the following requirements:

Detection and prevention of network loops

Automatic configuration of ports

Standard protocol (not proprietary)

Which of the following protocols is the most appropriate?

ASTP

BSIP

CRTSP

DBGP

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Suggested Answer: A

The Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D) is a non-proprietary standard that automatically detects Layer 2 loops and dynamically places redundant switch ports into a blocking or forwarding state, ensuring loop prevention and automatic port configuration.

by Vannessa at Nov 21, 2025, 11:34 PM

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Jovita

1 month ago

Stability is key, and STP ensures that. Good pick!

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Mariann

1 month ago

STP also auto-configures ports. Perfect fit!

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Thomasena

2 months ago

BGP is for routing, not for loop prevention. STP is clear.

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Ashlee

2 months ago

Agreed! STP is a standard protocol too.

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Stephaine

2 months ago

Yeah, STP is the standard for this kind of issue.

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Monroe

2 months ago

I thought SIP was for voice communication, not networks.

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Rashad

2 months ago

Wait, isn't BGP more for routing?

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Oliva

2 months ago

I agree, STP handles loops well!

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Allene

3 months ago

STP is definitely the right choice here.

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Anglea

3 months ago

BGP? Really? That's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole.

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Susana

3 months ago

STP is the obvious answer. Anything else would be a real loop-de-loop.

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Maryanne

4 months ago

STP is the clear choice here. Gotta love that Spanning Tree Protocol!

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Marge

4 months ago

Definitely STP. Can't go wrong with a standard protocol like that.

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Terrilyn

4 months ago

STP is the way to go for network loop prevention and automatic port configuration.

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Gaston

4 months ago

I feel like STP is the most appropriate here, but I wonder if there are any other protocols that could also fit the requirements.

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Minna

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought BGP was for routing, not for loop prevention. Is STP definitely the standard protocol we need?

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Cecil

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about network protocols, and STP was mentioned as a standard one for loop prevention.

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Candida

5 months ago

I think STP might be the right choice since it’s designed to prevent loops in the network, but I’m not completely sure.

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Shalon

5 months ago

I think I've got this one figured out. STP is the Spanning Tree Protocol, which is designed to prevent network loops. It also supports automatic port configuration, and it's a standard protocol. Yep, I'm pretty confident STP is the right answer here.

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Derrick

5 months ago

Alright, I've got a plan. I'll start by ruling out SIP and RTSP since they don't seem to match the requirements. Then I'll compare STP and BGP more closely to see which one is the best fit.

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Bettina

5 months ago

Ugh, network protocols are not my strong suit. I'm a bit lost on this one. Maybe I'll try to eliminate the options that clearly don't fit the requirements first.

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Aracelis

5 months ago

I think STP is the best choice. It prevents loops effectively.

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Carmen

6 months ago

SIP and RTSP are not suitable here. They don't handle loops.

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Oretha

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. The key things I'm looking for are loop prevention, auto-config, and a standard protocol. I think STP might be the way to go, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.

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Harley

6 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward network protocol question. I'll need to carefully review the requirements and think through the pros and cons of each option.

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