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Refer to the exhibit. Which switch in this configuration will be elected as the root bridge? SW1: 0С:0А:05:22:05:97 SW2: 0C:0A:A8:1A:3C:9D SW3: 0С:0А:18:81:ВЗ:19 SW4: 0С:4А:82:56:35:78
The correct answer is C. SW3. You can manipulate the Root Bridge Election by setting Bridge priority on your switches. The default value is 32768, and the lowest number is preferred. In the case of a tie, the switch with the lowest MAC address will be selected.
Submitted by dimitri_ru· Mar 5, 2026Network Access
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Refer to the exhibit. Which switch in this configuration will be elected as the root bridge? SW1: 0С:0А:05:22:05:97 SW2: 0C:0A:A8:1A:3C:9D SW3: 0С:0А:18:81:ВЗ:19 SW4: 0С:4А:82:56:35:78
Exhibits
Options
- ASW1
- BSW2
- CSW3
- DSW4
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(35 responses)- A6% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C86% (30)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
You can manipulate the Root Bridge Election by setting Bridge priority on your switches. The default value is 32768, and the lowest number is preferred. In the case of a tie, the switch with the lowest MAC address will be selected.
Topics
#Spanning Tree Protocol#STP root bridge#MAC address comparison
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