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The command to configure trunk encapsulation to dot1q is accurately identified as "switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q." This command is part of the interface configuration mode in Cisco IOS, where you specify how the switch will identify and encapsulate VLAN traffic on trunk ports.

Using dot1q (IEEE 802.1Q) is advantageous because it is a widely accepted standard for VLAN tagging, allowing multiple VLANs to be carried over a single physical link. When the appropriate command is entered, the switch recognizes the encapsulation method to use for traffic passing over the trunk link, enabling devices on different VLANs to communicate effectively.

The other options either reference incorrect encapsulation methods or are not valid commands for configuring trunk encapsulation. For instance, the mention of ISL (Inter-Switch Link) is outdated as ISL is a Cisco proprietary encapsulation method that is not as commonly used today. Additionally, commands that do not use the correct syntax for configuring trunk encapsulation do not achieve the desired configuration. Thus, the choice that specifies "switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q" is the correct and effective command for setting up dot1q encapsulation on a trunk link.