3 STP Port Types

Question 1

Root port

Answer 1

Root port Every nonroot bridge has a single root port, which is the port on that switch that is
closest to the root bridge in terms of cost.

Question 2

Designated

port

Answer 2

Designated
port
Every network segment has a single designated port, which is the port on that segment
that is closest to the root bridge in terms of cost. Therefore, all ports on a root bridge
are designated ports.

Question 3

Nondesignated

port

Answer 3

Nondesignated
port
Nondesignated ports block traffic to create a loop-free topology.