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GIAC GISF Exam - Topic 5 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GISF exam

Question #: 48
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following protocols is used to prevent switching loops in networks with redundant

switched paths?

ACisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

BSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)

CFile Transfer Protocol (FTP)

DVLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

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Suggested Answer: B

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Kristin

8 months ago

Nah, FTP has nothing to do with switching loops!

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Lenna

9 months ago

CDP is cool, but it’s not for loops.

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Nakita

9 months ago

Wait, is it really just STP? I thought there were more options.

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Chana

9 months ago

Agreed, STP is the go-to for that.

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Long

9 months ago

It's definitely B, Spanning Tree Protocol!

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Lashandra

9 months ago

I want to say it's STP, but I can't help but wonder if there's another protocol that does something similar.

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Carma

10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like VTP is related to VLANs, not loops.

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Alaine

10 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and STP was the answer for preventing loops.

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Reena

10 months ago

I think it's definitely STP, but I keep mixing it up with CDP.

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Ozell

10 months ago

Wait, is it really STP? I'm second-guessing myself now. I thought Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) was also used for loop prevention in some cases. I'll have to review my notes on network protocols again.

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Krissy

10 months ago

Okay, I've got this. STP is definitely the right answer here. It's the standard protocol for managing redundant switched paths and preventing switching loops. I'm confident that's the correct choice.

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Ettie

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), since that's the protocol used to prevent switching loops in redundant switched networks.

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Marsha

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know STP is used for loop prevention, but I can't remember if that's the only protocol that does that. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Kenia

10 months ago

I remember learning about the NPI in class, but I can't quite recall what it's replacing. I'll have to go with my best guess on this one.

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Francine

10 months ago

I'm a little unsure on this one. The question mentions Enron and WorldCom, so I know it's related to corporate governance, but I can't quite remember the specific law that was passed. I'll have to make an educated guess between SOX and GLBA.

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Pura

10 months ago

I think I've got it! The "Account deleted" alert is likely being triggered by some user action, like clicking a button or link. I'd focus on finding the code that handles that user interaction and see which lines are responsible for displaying the alert.

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Sharee

10 months ago

Not sure about this one. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.

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Maryann

10 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is customer budget, since that's the element most directly related to maintaining existing pricing.

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Roxanne

1 year ago

Aha, Spanning Tree Protocol, the unsung hero of network stability. Gotta love those bridge PDUs!

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Shalon

1 year ago

VTP and CDP are useful too, but STP is the real MVP in preventing switching loops.

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Evangelina

1 year ago

Bridge PDUs are like the secret sauce that keeps everything running smoothly.

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Youlanda

1 year ago

I agree, without STP, networks with redundant paths would be a disaster.

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Elsa

1 year ago

STP is definitely a lifesaver when it comes to preventing switching loops.

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Annmarie

1 year ago

FTP? Really? Come on, that's for file transfers, not switching protocols. What were they thinking?

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Belen

1 year ago

STP, of course! Gotta keep those network paths redundant and loop-free, am I right?

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Dawne

1 year ago

Absolutely, STP is essential for maintaining network stability with redundant paths.

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Harris

1 year ago

STP is definitely the way to go for preventing switching loops.

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Lisandra

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) could also be a possible answer

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Apolonia

1 year ago

Hmm, switching loops? Sounds like a dance move I should avoid on the dance floor!

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Jesusa

1 year ago

D) VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

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Delpha

1 year ago

C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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Luisa

1 year ago

B) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

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Jacquelyne

1 year ago

A) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

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Erasmo

1 year ago

I agree with Charisse, STP is used to prevent switching loops in networks with redundant paths

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Charisse

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

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