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Which of the following protocols is used to prevent switching loops in networks with redundant
switched paths?
Suggested Answer: B
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35 comments · newest first
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Kristin
10 months ago
Nah, FTP has nothing to do with switching loops!
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Lenna
11 months ago
CDP is cool, but it’s not for loops.
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Nakita
11 months ago
Wait, is it really just STP? I thought there were more options.
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Chana
11 months ago
Agreed, STP is the go-to for that.
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Long
11 months ago
It's definitely B, Spanning Tree Protocol!
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Lashandra
11 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
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like VTP is related to VLANs, not loops.
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Alaine
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and STP was the answer for preventing loops.
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Reena
12 months ago
I think it's definitely STP, but I keep mixing it up with CDP.
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Ozell
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
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PU
Pura
1 year ago
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Sharee
1 year ago
Not sure about this one. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.
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Maryann
1 year ago
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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
2 years 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)
JA
Jacquelyne
1 year ago
A) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
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Erasmo
2 years ago
I agree with Charisse, STP is used to prevent switching loops in networks with redundant paths
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Charisse
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)