What is the purpose of Spanning Tree Protocol in a switched LAN?

What is the purpose of Spanning Tree Protocol in a switched LAN? Correct Answer To prevent switching loops in networks with redundant switched paths

The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was designed to stop layer 2 loops. All Cisco switches have the STP on by default.

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