A switch is configured to run STP. What term describes the switch port closest, in terms of overall cost, to the root bridge?
- root port
- designated port
- alternate port
- disabled
| Explanation & Hint:
The term that describes the switch port closest, in terms of overall cost, to the root bridge in a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) network is the “root port.” The root port is the port on a non-root switch that provides the shortest path (lowest cost) to the root bridge in the spanning tree topology. This port is the one that the switch uses to reach the root bridge, and it is in a forwarding state to ensure the shortest path for traffic. |