Question 820
Switches on one Rapid PVST+ VLAN instance advertise these bridge IDs: SW-1 (priority 4096, MAC 7711870e860e); SW-2 (priority 28672, MAC 310a6dac075a); SW-3 (priority 12288, MAC 6d617564887a); SW-4 (priority 16384, MAC 4c082956a820). They are powered on with no previous root. Which switch is the elected root?
Explanation
Correct Answer
The STP root is the switch with the numerically lowest bridge ID: priority is compared first, followed by MAC on ties. SW-1 has the lowest priority 4096.
Incorrect Answers
Its advertised priority is greater than the winner 4096, and no tie breaker changes the result.
That explanation does not distinguish this option. “SW-2 (priority 28672, MAC 310a6dac075a)” is an alternative action, but it does not by itself establish the outcome required in this case.
That explanation does not distinguish this option. “SW-3 (priority 12288, MAC 6d617564887a)” is an alternative action, but it does not by itself establish the outcome required in this case.