A switch is configured to run STP. What term describes the reference point for all path calculations?
- root bridge
- root port
- designated port
- alternate port
| Explanation & Hint:
The term that describes the reference point for all path calculations in a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) network is the “root bridge.” The root bridge serves as the central point from which all other switches calculate their paths to reach different parts of the network. The root bridge is the switch with the lowest Bridge ID (a combination of Bridge Priority and MAC address) and is responsible for providing the shortest path for traffic within the spanning tree topology. |