If a switch has multiple paths to reach the root bridge, the port(s) with the least desirable path are placed into which spanning tree port state?

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If a switch has multiple paths to reach the root bridge, the port(s) with the least desirable path are placed into which spanning tree port state?

Explanation:
Spanning Tree prevents loops by ensuring only one active path to the root and putting redundant paths into a non-forwarding state. The best path to the root on a non-root switch becomes the root port and forwards, while designated ports on segments forward as well. Any remaining links that could create a loop are placed in Blocking, which stops forwarding data but continues to listen for BPDUs to maintain the topology. So the port that represents the least desirable (redundant) path to the root is placed in Blocking.

Spanning Tree prevents loops by ensuring only one active path to the root and putting redundant paths into a non-forwarding state. The best path to the root on a non-root switch becomes the root port and forwards, while designated ports on segments forward as well. Any remaining links that could create a loop are placed in Blocking, which stops forwarding data but continues to listen for BPDUs to maintain the topology. So the port that represents the least desirable (redundant) path to the root is placed in Blocking.

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