Refer to the exhibit.

A (BPDU Guard on access ports): Prevents accidental connection of switches or bridging devices on access ports, which could cause unexpected topology changes or loops.

C (Root Guard on aggregation switch downlinks): Ensures access switches cannot send superior BPDUs to challenge aggregation switch root status, maintaining predictable STP root placement.

Why other options are incorrect:

B: Aggregation downlinks are not normally configured with BPDU Guard (since they expect BPDUs from access switches).

D: Root guard on access ports is unnecessary as those ports should not participate in STP.

E: Edge port (Rapid STP concept) is good for faster convergence but doesn't address stability.

F: STP root and backup root election is important but not a specific STP feature — this is a design decision, not a stability feature.