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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?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Kristin
3 months ago
Nah, FTP has nothing to do with switching loops!
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Lenna
3 months ago
CDP is cool, but it’s not for loops.
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Nakita
3 months ago
Wait, is it really just STP? I thought there were more options.
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Chana
4 months ago
Agreed, STP is the go-to for that.
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Long
4 months ago
It's definitely B, Spanning Tree Protocol!
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Lashandra
4 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
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like VTP is related to VLANs, not loops.
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Alaine
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and STP was the answer for preventing loops.
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Reena
5 months ago
I think it's definitely STP, but I keep mixing it up with CDP.
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Ozell
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 months ago
Not sure about this one. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.
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Maryann
5 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
10 months ago
Aha, Spanning Tree Protocol, the unsung hero of network stability. Gotta love those bridge PDUs!
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Shalon
9 months ago
VTP and CDP are useful too, but STP is the real MVP in preventing switching loops.
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Evangelina
9 months ago
Bridge PDUs are like the secret sauce that keeps everything running smoothly.
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Youlanda
9 months ago
I agree, without STP, networks with redundant paths would be a disaster.
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Elsa
9 months ago
STP is definitely a lifesaver when it comes to preventing switching loops.
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Annmarie
10 months ago
FTP? Really? Come on, that's for file transfers, not switching protocols. What were they thinking?
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Belen
10 months ago
STP, of course! Gotta keep those network paths redundant and loop-free, am I right?
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Dawne
10 months ago
Absolutely, STP is essential for maintaining network stability with redundant paths.
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Harris
10 months ago
STP is definitely the way to go for preventing switching loops.
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Lisandra
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) could also be a possible answer
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Apolonia
11 months ago
Hmm, switching loops? Sounds like a dance move I should avoid on the dance floor!
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Jesusa
9 months ago
D) VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
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Delpha
9 months ago
C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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Luisa
9 months ago
B) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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Jacquelyne
9 months ago
A) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
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Erasmo
11 months ago
I agree with Charisse, STP is used to prevent switching loops in networks with redundant paths
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Charisse
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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