Which statement describes an AP operating in FlexConnect mode?

FlexConnect allows an access point (AP) to locally switch client data traffic, meaning the traffic is forwarded directly from the AP to the wired network without being tunneled back to the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC). This is particularly useful for branch offices or remote locations with slow WAN links. A key advantage is that if the AP loses connectivity to the WLC, locally switched client traffic can continue to flow, maintaining network access for users. Central authentication and management still occur via the WLC when connected. The incorrect options describe other functionalities: "All client traffic is tunneled to the WLC to enforce policies" describes central switching, not FlexConnect. "APs form a mesh and elect a root AP" describes a wireless mesh network, a different operational mode. "FlexConnect allows an AP to connect to multiple WLCs" is not a primary feature of FlexConnect; while WLC redundancy is supported, it's not the defining characteristic of the mode itself.