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What is the purpose of Spanning Tree Protocol in a switched LAN?
To provide a mechanism for network monitoring in switched environments
To prevent routing loops in networks with redundant paths
To prevent switching loops in networks with redundant switched paths
To manage the VLAN database across multiple switches
To create collision domains
Correct Answer:
To prevent switching loops in networks with redundant switched paths
Explanation:
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to stop layer 2 loops. All Cisco switches have the STP on by default.
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