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150-230 · Question #76

You notice that the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) has selected a root bridge at the edge that is not ideal for the physical network topology. You would prefer that the root bridge be located at or…

The correct answer is A. Lower the Bridge Priority of your chosen bridge. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

You notice that the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) has selected a root bridge at the edge that is not ideal for the physical network topology. You would prefer that the root bridge be located at or near the core. How would you force STP to select the root bridge of your choice?

Options

  • ALower the Bridge Priority of your chosen bridge.
  • BConfigure the Root Bridge Identifier to advertise the root bridge status on your chosen bridge.
  • CMake sure your chosen bridge has a higher bandwidth link than the non-root bridges.
  • DConfigure the Designated Bridge Identifier on the non-root bridges.

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  • A
    83% (43)
  • B
    6% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    10% (5)

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