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200-301 · Question #1335

Refer to the exhibit. Which switch becomes the root bridge?

The correct answer is B. SW2. In this Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) topology, SW2 is elected as the root bridge.

Submitted by javi_es· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

Refer to the exhibit. Which switch becomes the root bridge?

Options

  • ASW4
  • BSW2
  • CSW3
  • DSW4

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    9% (3)
  • B
    83% (29)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

In this Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) topology, SW2 is elected as the root bridge.

ASW4

SW4 does not have the lowest Bridge ID, therefore it will not become the root bridge.

BSW2Correct

In Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), the root bridge is elected based on the lowest Bridge ID, which comprises a configurable bridge priority and the switch's MAC address; SW2 has the lowest Bridge ID in this scenario, making it the root.

CSW3

SW3 does not have the lowest Bridge ID, therefore it will not become the root bridge.

DSW4

SW4 does not have the lowest Bridge ID, therefore it will not become the root bridge.

Concept tested: STP root bridge election

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/lan-switching/spanning-tree-protocol/10556-1.html

Topics

#STP#Root Bridge Election

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