Interview Review: Analyzing an STP Topology #1 (All Defaults)

In this interview review, we break down an STP Topology with all defaults. Learn about root switch, root port, designated port, and more! Perfect for CCNA exam prep.
Today’s topic: Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts w/ Port Roles and States
Today’s Interview Theme: Predict the STP Topology of a LAN and Explain Why
This video sets up a technical interview scenario with a set of questions. The questions revolve around LAN switching, as discussed in the video linked just below. Your job:
1. Watch this video until you understand the scenario.
2. Pause and answer for yourself.
3. Watch the rest of the video to hear what I would be hoping to hear from you in a technical interview.
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This video reviews the content in one section of the Cisco Press CCNA Cert Guides. In this case:
- Volume 1
- Chapter 9
- Section 1
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Phase 1: Interview Questions
02:40 Phase 2: Root Switch & Switch A1
09:35 Phase 2: Switches A2 and D2
14:00 Phase 2: Designated Ports
17:27 Phase 2: Port States
19:40 Phase 3: Follow-up Interview Questions
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[@gus_leon]

Love these "Interview Review" and how you analyze them, in this case an STP topology. This is really helpful. Thank you, Wendell.

[@networkupskill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@someguy2448]

So cool that I found these videos, reading your words all day then watching the videos , helps a lot!

[@networkupskill]

I'm glad you found us, too!😎Enjoy...

[@straightpath3800]

I am grateful to this content

[@networkupskill]

You're quite welcome!

[@soccers856]

It is a great interview. Thank you

[@networkupskill]

You're welcome!