Huawei Certified ICT Associate – Data Center Network (HCIA-DCN) — Question 13

Which of the following port states is not included in Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)?

Answer options

• A. Forwarding
• B. Learning
• C. Discarding
• D. Blocking

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as RSTP utilizes only Forwarding, Learning, and Discarding states. The Blocking state is part of the original Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) but is not utilized in RSTP, which streamlines the port state process.