GSNA · Question #199
GSNA Question #199: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. The new switch starts advertising itself as the root bridge.. The new switch starts advertising itself as the root bridge. It acts as it is the only bridge on the network. It has a lower Bridge ID than the existing root, so it is elected as the root bridge after the BPDUs converge and when all switches know about the new switch that it is t
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Options
- AThe new switch starts advertising itself as the root bridge.
- BThe new switch divides the network into two broadcast domains.
- CThe new switch works as DR or BDR.
- DThe new switch blocks all advertisements.
Explanation
The new switch starts advertising itself as the root bridge. It acts as it is the only bridge on the network. It has a lower Bridge ID than the existing root, so it is elected as the root bridge after the BPDUs converge and when all switches know about the new switch that it is the better choice. Answer: B, C, D are incorrect. All these are not valid options, according to the given scenario.
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