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350-601 Security Practice Question

A Nexus switch is configured with DHCP snooping. Which switchport mode is required for trusted ports to prevent rogue DHCP server attacks?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

ip dhcp snooping trust

DHCP snooping treats ports as untrusted by default. Trusted ports are explicitly configured, typically on uplink interfaces.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ip dhcp snooping trust

    Why this is correct

    This interface command marks the port as trusted.

  • trunk

    Why it's wrong here

    Trunk ports can be trusted but not automatically.

  • access

    Why it's wrong here

    Untrusted ports are usually access ports facing hosts.

  • spanning-tree portfast

    Why it's wrong here

    Portfast reduces convergence time but does not affect DHCP snooping.

Visual reference

Client DHCP Server 1 Discover (broadcast) 2 Offer (IP: 192.168.1.10) 3 Request (I accept) 4 Acknowledge (lease confirmed) DORA — the four-step DHCP lease process

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