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350-401 · Question #1287

Refer to the exhibit. The trunk between SW2 and SW3 is not operational. Which action enables traffic for VLAN 200 to pass?

The correct answer is C. Configure switchport mode dynamic desirable on SW2 and SW3. To enable traffic for VLAN 200 on a non-operational trunk between SW2 and SW3, configuring switchport mode dynamic desirable on both interfaces will actively attempt to form a trunk, making it operational.

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 6, 2026

Question

Refer to the exhibit. The trunk between SW2 and SW3 is not operational. Which action enables traffic for VLAN 200 to pass?

Exhibits

350-401 question #1287 exhibit 1
350-401 question #1287 exhibit 2

Options

  • AConfigure no switch mode trunk on SW2 and SW3.
  • BConfigure switchport nonegotiate SW2 and SW3
  • CConfigure switchport mode dynamic desirable on SW2 and SW3
  • DConfigure vtp mode transparent on SW2 and SW3.

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    10% (4)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    83% (34)
  • D
    5% (2)

Why each option

To enable traffic for VLAN 200 on a non-operational trunk between SW2 and SW3, configuring `switchport mode dynamic desirable` on both interfaces will actively attempt to form a trunk, making it operational.

AConfigure no switch mode trunk on SW2 and SW3.

The command `no switch mode trunk` is syntactically incorrect and does not serve to enable trunking.

BConfigure switchport nonegotiate SW2 and SW3

While `switchport nonegotiate` prevents DTP, it requires the interface to be explicitly configured as `switchport mode trunk` to form a trunk, and if the other side is in a dynamic state that doesn't resolve to a trunk, it won't work. It's not the most flexible solution.

CConfigure switchport mode dynamic desirable on SW2 and SW3Correct

Configuring `switchport mode dynamic desirable` on both SW2 and SW3 interfaces actively attempts to form a trunk link; if both ends are desirable, or one is desirable and the other is `dynamic auto` or `trunk`, a trunk will successfully form and become operational, allowing VLAN 200 traffic to pass.

DConfigure vtp mode transparent on SW2 and SW3.

`vtp mode transparent` affects how VLAN information is managed across the trunk, but it does not directly influence whether the physical trunk link itself forms or becomes operational.

Concept tested: Cisco DTP and trunking configuration

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_35_se/configuration/guide/scg/swvlan.html

Topics

#VLAN Trunking#Switchport Modes#Dynamic Trunking Protocol

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