To eliminate the possibility of a broadcast storm, switches and bridges implement the ____.
A) RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
B) STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
C) BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
D) OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocol

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To eliminate the possibility of a broadcast storm, switches and bridges implement the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). STP prevents loops in the network by blocking redundant paths in a redundant network design. This prevents broadcast storms by ensuring that packets are forwarded only through the active paths in the network. RIP, BGP, and OSPF are routing protocols, not mechanisms for preventing broadcast storms.

To Eliminate the Possibility of a Broadcast Storm, Switches and Bridges