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350-401 Practice Question: Drag and drop each STP port role on the left to…

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.

Concepts
Matches

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

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

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.

Visual reference

SW1 Root Bridge SW2 SW3 BLK DP DP RP RP STP blocks one link to prevent loops DP = Designated Port RP = Root Port BLK = Blocked

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