In MSTP, what is the purpose of mapping VLANs to spanning tree instances?

To ensure that all VLANs use the same forwarding path for simplicity

To allow different VLAN groups to use different forwarding paths, improving link utilization

To reduce the number of VLANs in the network

To enable routing between VLANs

A FortiSwitch is connected to a legacy switch that only supports classic STP (802.1D). The administrator has configured RSTP on the FortiSwitch. What will happen on the link between the two switches?

The administrator must manually configure the port as an edge port

The FortiSwitch will continue to use RSTP, and the legacy switch will be blocked

The FortiSwitch will automatically fall back to classic STP on that port

The link will not form because the protocols are incompatible

What is the purpose of loop guard on a switch port?

To prevent unauthorized switches from becoming the root bridge

To prevent loops caused by unidirectional link failures

To block all traffic on a port that is not a root port

To increase the speed of STP convergence

What is a key difference between classic STP and RSTP?

RSTP converges faster because it uses explicit handshakes and port roles to transition ports to forwarding without timers

RSTP does not support port roles like alternate and backup

RSTP uses a single spanning tree instance for all VLANs, while STP uses one per VLAN

RSTP eliminates the need for a root bridge

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Configure STP to Prevent Network Loops NSE5-FORTISWITCH-ADMINISTRATOR Practice Questions (Page 1)

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In MSTP, what is the purpose of mapping VLANs to spanning tree instances?
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A FortiSwitch is connected to a legacy switch that only supports classic STP (802.1D). The administrator has configured RSTP on the FortiSwitch. What will happen on the link between the two switches?
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What is the purpose of loop guard on a switch port?
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On a FortiSwitch, which command enables loop guard on an interface?
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What is a key difference between classic STP and RSTP?
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