Routing and Switching MCQs with Answers
Practice important Routing and Switching MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1821: What does STA stand for in networking?
- A: Spanning Tree Algorithm
- B: Static Tree Algorithm
- C: Spanning Transfer Algorithm
- D: Static Transfer Algorithm
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A
Q1822: Fill in the blank: The switch with the _______ BID becomes the root bridge in the STA.
- A: highest
- B: lowest
- C: average
- D: middle
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B
Q1823: What is a BPDU in the context of STP?
- A: A Broadcast Packet Data Unit
- B: A Bridge Protocol Data Unit
- C: A Base Protocol Data Unit
- D: A Basic Protocol Data Unit
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B
Q1824: Fill in the blank: STA calculates the _______ path to the root bridge based on port costs.
- A: longest
- B: shortest
- C: average
- D: most complex
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B
Q1825: What role does a root port play in the STP?
- A: It is the switch port closest to the root bridge.
- B: It is a port that blocks traffic.
- C: It is a port that only forwards traffic to the root bridge.
- D: It is a port disabled for security reasons.
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A
Q1826: Fill in the blank: _______ ports are configured to be in a blocking state to prevent loops in STP.
- A: Root
- B: Designated
- C: Alternate and backup
- D: Disabled
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C
Q1827: What is the purpose of the root bridge in STP?
- A: To determine which ports should be put into a blocking state
- B: To increase network bandwidth
- C: To improve security
- D: To handle unicast traffic
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A
Q1828: Fill in the blank: After a switch boots, it sends out BPDUs every _______ seconds.
- A: 1
- B: 2
- C: 5
- D: 10
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B
Q1829: What happens if the root ID in a received BPDU is lower than the root ID on the receiving switch?
- A: The receiving switch updates its root ID
- B: The BPDU is discarded
- C: The switch disables the port
- D: The switch sends a new BPDU
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A
Q1830: Fill in the blank: Port costs in STP are used to determine the _______ path to the root bridge.
- A: most secure
- B: fastest
- C: shortest
- D: most efficient
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C