Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Best path to the root bridge
Best path for a given segment
Alternate path to the root bridge
Redundant path to the same segment
Drag and drop each STP port role on the left to its matching definition on the right.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Best path to the root bridge
Best path for a given segment
Alternate path to the root bridge
Redundant path to the same segment
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Root port: Best path to the root bridge
Root port is the best path to the root bridge; Designated port is the best path for a segment; Alternate port provides an alternative path to the root; Backup port provides a redundant path to the same segment.
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