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What is the purpose of the Spanning Tree algorithm?

  1. It propagates VLAN configurations to other switches.

  2. It restricts broadcast packets to a single VLAN.

  3. It segments a network into multiple broadcast domains.

  4. It prevents loops in a switched network with redundant paths.
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Explanation

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) algorithm prevents loops in switched networks with redundant paths. It does this by blocking certain ports to create a loop-free logical topology while maintaining redundancy for failover. STP does not propagate VLANs, restrict broadcasts, or segment broadcast domains.

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