Question 480
An enterprise network designer recommends: Rely on MSTP alternate or discarding port roles to block the redundant active path. Which situation most clearly calls for this action?
Explanation
Correct Answer
This case requires the MSTP alternate port action. The network retains redundancy while avoiding a persistent Layer 2 loop.
Incorrect Answers
This other case would be better matched to Compare the VLAN-to-instance map and region attributes for exact consistency. The inconsistent device can be identified and corrected rather than treated as an internal peer.
This other case would be better matched to Assign an appropriate lower bridge priority to the intended root for that instance. MSTP root bridge election can select the designated distribution switch.
This other case would be better matched to Allow MSTP reconvergence to transition the eligible alternate path according to its state machine. The switched network can restore Layer 2 connectivity on a loop-free replacement path.