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A switch is configured to run STP. What term describes the switch port closest, in terms of overall cost, to the root bridge?

A) Root port
B) Designated port
C) Alternate port
D) Disabled

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Final answer:

The term that describes the switch port closest to the root bridge is the Root port.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term that describes the switch port closest, in terms of overall cost, to the root bridge is the Root port. The root port is the switch port on a non-root bridge that has the lowest path cost to reach the root bridge. It is responsible for forwarding traffic towards the root bridge.

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