Huawei H12-811_V1.0 Based on Real Exam Environment

Impact of Loops in Layer 2 Networks:Loops in a Layer 2 network cause packets to be repeatedly forwarded, leading to broadcast storms, high CPU utilization, and network disruption​​.

Correct Answer:TRUE. Loops can cause broadcast storms on Layer 2 networks.

Detailed Explanation:In a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) environment, the root bridge is selected based on the bridge ID. Here, SWA has the lowest bridge ID (4096:0001-0203-04AA), making it the root bridge. For each network segment, STP elects one designated port to forward traffic, and all other ports in that segment will be blocked to prevent loops.

Following the STP rules:

SWA is the root bridge, so all of its ports (G0/0/2 and G0/0/3) will be designated ports.

Each non-root switch (SWB and SWC) selects one root port, which is the port with the lowest path cost to the root bridge (SWA).

SWB's G0/0/3 will have a higher path cost when compared with G0/0/1 (if assuming equal link costs), thus making G0/0/1 the root port on SWB.

SWB will then block its G0/0/3 port to prevent a loop, as SWA's G0/0/3 is already the designated port for that link.

Hence, G0/0/3 of SWB will be in the blocking state to maintain a loop-free topology

Private vs Public IPs:

192.168.1.2 belongs to the private IP range (192.168.0.0/16).

Private IP addresses cannot be routed on the Internet and must be translated.

Network Address Translation (NAT):

NAT converts private IP addresses to a public IP so that the device can access the Internet.

Conclusion:

NAT is required to access the Internet from a private IP, making the statement TRUE.

References: HCIA-Datacom V1.0 Certification Guide, Chapter 6: NAT and IP Addressing.