What is the primary benefit of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) over classic STP?

It allows multiple VLANs to be mapped to different spanning tree instances, enabling load balancing and reducing CPU overhead

It automatically configures VLANs on all switches in the network

It eliminates the need for a root bridge by using a distributed algorithm

It provides faster convergence than RSTP by using a proprietary protocol

A network administrator manages a FortiSwitch that serves as the root bridge for the network. A user connects a new unmanaged switch to one of the access ports to expand the number of available ports in their office. The administrator wants to ensure that this new switch cannot become the root bridge and disrupt the network. What should be configured on the FortiSwitch access port?

Enable loop guard on the access port

Set the port cost to a higher value

Enable root guard on the access port

A network administrator is troubleshooting a loop in a FortiSwitch network. The administrator suspects that a switch with a lower bridge ID than the current root is causing the loop. The administrator wants to verify which switch is the root bridge. What should the administrator check?

The port cost of each switch's uplink ports

The VLAN configuration on each switch

The STP port states on each switch

The bridge priority and MAC address of each switch

A FortiSwitch port is transitioning from blocking to forwarding state after a topology change. The administrator observes that the port goes through listening and learning states before reaching forwarding. The network uses RSTP. Why is the port still going through the listening state?

The port is connected to a legacy switch that only supports classic STP

RSTP always uses listening and learning states

The port is configured as an edge port

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Configure STP to Prevent Network Loops NSE5-FORTISWITCH-ADMINISTRATOR Practice Questions (Page 4)

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16foundation · easy
On a FortiSwitch, which command enables root guard on an interface?
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17foundation · easy
What is the primary benefit of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) over classic STP?
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18application · medium
A network administrator manages a FortiSwitch that serves as the root bridge for the network. A user connects a new unmanaged switch to one of the access ports to expand the number of available ports in their office. The administrator wants to ensure that this new switch cannot become the root bridge and disrupt the network. What should be configured on the FortiSwitch access port?
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19application · medium
A network administrator is troubleshooting a loop in a FortiSwitch network. The administrator suspects that a switch with a lower bridge ID than the current root is causing the loop. The administrator wants to verify which switch is the root bridge. What should the administrator check?
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20application · medium
A FortiSwitch port is transitioning from blocking to forwarding state after a topology change. The administrator observes that the port goes through listening and learning states before reaching forwarding. The network uses RSTP. Why is the port still going through the listening state?
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Questions 16–20

On a FortiSwitch, which command enables root guard on an interface?

What is the primary benefit of Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) over classic STP?

A network administrator is troubleshooting a loop in a FortiSwitch network. The administrator suspects that a switch with a lower bridge ID than the current root is causing the loop. The administrator wants to verify which switch is the root bridge. What should the administrator check?

A FortiSwitch port is transitioning from blocking to forwarding state after a topology change. The administrator observes that the port goes through listening and learning states before reaching forwarding. The network uses RSTP. Why is the port still going through the listening state?

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