Which three configuration settings under the STP hierarchy allow STP to behave similarly to RSTP?

The correct choice regarding which three configuration settings under the STP hierarchy allow Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to behave similarly to Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) encompasses certain parameters that influence the operation and performance of STP.

One essential configuration setting is the maximum age, which determines how long a bridge will consider its learned information about MAC addresses and topology information valid. By adjusting the max-age, network administrators can influence the speed at which STP converges, making it more responsive akin to RSTP. RSTP offers more rapid convergence times compared to classic STP, and fine-tuning max-age is one way to attempt to achieve similar performance.

The bridge priority setting, while important in deciding the election of the root bridge, does not directly affect the convergence times or the behavior of STP to emulate RSTP. Similarly, the forwarding delay is a timing parameter involved in the process of transitioning ports to forwarding state, but in the context of making STP behave more like RSTP, adjusting these settings may not yield the desired results.

On the other hand, configuring a port as an edge port allows it to transition to the forwarding state immediately without going through the listening or learning states. This behavior is a characteristic