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Immediately transitions a port to forwarding state (access ports)
Disables a port if a BPDU is received (protects against rogue switches)
Prevents a port from becoming a root port (enforces root bridge location)
Prevents a port from becoming designated if BPDUs stop (prevents loops)
Detects and disables unidirectional links
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Correct answer & explanation
PortFast: Immediately transitions a port to forwarding state (access ports)
PortFast moves a port to forwarding immediately; BPDU Guard disables a port if a BPDU is received; Root Guard prevents a port from becoming a root port; Loop Guard prevents alternate/backup ports from becoming designated if BPDUs stop.
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