What protocol is used by switches to prevent loops in a network with redundant paths?
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
- OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)
- RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
- STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
Switches use the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent loops in a network with redundant paths. STP helps in blocking redundant paths and ensuring a loop-free topology.
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