GIAC Exam GISF 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

by Latricia at May 20, 2024, 12:25 AM

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Roxanne

4 months ago

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

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Shalon

3 months ago

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

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Evangelina

3 months ago

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

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Youlanda

3 months ago

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

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Elsa

3 months ago

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

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Annmarie

4 months ago

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

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Belen

4 months ago

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

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Dawne

3 months ago

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

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Harris

3 months ago

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

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Lisandra

4 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

4 months ago

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

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Jesusa

2 months ago

D) VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

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Delpha

2 months ago

C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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Luisa

2 months ago

B) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

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Jacquelyne

2 months ago

A) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

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Erasmo

4 months ago

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

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Charisse

4 months ago

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

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