Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1811: What does STP stand for in networking?
- A: Spanning Tree Protocol
- B: Static Tree Protocol
- C: Spanning Transfer Protocol
- D: Static Transfer Protocol
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A
Q1812: Fill in the blank: STP ensures only one logical path between all destinations on the network by _______ redundant paths.
- A: enabling
- B: blocking
- C: prioritizing
- D: duplicating
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B
Q1813: What is a consequence of having loops and duplicate frames in a switched network?
- A: Improved network speed
- B: Network congestion
- C: Increased security
- D: Reduced redundancy
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B
Q1814: Fill in the blank: STP recalculates paths and unblocks necessary ports when a _______ occurs.
- A: device upgrade
- B: network cable failure
- C: firmware update
- D: security breach
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B
Q1815: What is the role of bridge protocol data units (BPDU) in STP?
- A: To carry user data
- B: To prevent loops
- C: To enhance security
- D: To increase network speed
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B
Q1816: Fill in the blank: The term "STP" in the IEEE-802-1D-2004 documentation refers to the _______ implementation of spanning tree.
- A: original 802.1D
- B: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- C: Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
- D: latest 802.1Q
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A
Q1817: Fill in the blank: When STP is enabled, redundant paths are _______ to prevent network loops.
- A: activated
- B: blocked
- C: prioritized
- D: duplicated
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B
Q1818: What happens to a port set to a blocking state in STP?
- A: It forwards user data
- B: It prevents user data from entering or leaving
- C: It automatically reconfigures
- D: It increases bandwidth
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B
Q1819: Fill in the blank: The latest IEEE standard for spanning tree is the _______ protocol.
- A: STP
- B: RSTP
- C: MSTP
- D: 802.1Q
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B
Q1820: What does the term "original 802.1D spanning tree" refer to?
- A: The latest spanning tree standard
- B: The initial STP implementation
- C: The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- D: The Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
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B