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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What two things does RSTP reduce to speed up the computation process?
A
Listening
B
Discarding
C
Learning
D
Switch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) is as its name suggests, a faster transition to a port-forwarding state. Unlike STP, which has five switchport states, RSTP has only three: discarding, learning, and forwarding.

Detailed explanation-2: -RSTP reduces the number of port states to three: Discarding: The switch port is enabled, but the port is not forwarding any traffic to ensure that a loop is not created. This state combines the traditional STP states disabled, blocking, and listening.

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