CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 519

A network technician is configuring the company's network 100Mbps port Layer 2 switches. The technician wants increased throughput for the uplinks between switches. The technician connects multiple redundant links between the switches. Which of the following should the technician configure?

Answer options

• A. Spanning Tree Protocol
• B. Switch Virtual Interfaces
• C. Native VLAN
• D. First Hop Redundancy Protocol

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Spanning Tree Protocol, which is essential for preventing loops in a network with redundant links. The other options, while important in various contexts, do not address the need to manage redundant connections effectively and ensure a loop-free topology.