CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 947

What is the temporary state that switch ports always enter immediately after the boot process when Rapid PVST+ is used?

Answer options

• A. forwarding
• B. listening
• C. learning
• D. discarding

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as switch ports enter the discarding state immediately after booting in Rapid PVST+ to prevent loops. Options A, B, and C represent other states in the spanning tree protocol but are not the initial state following the boot process.