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220-1202 · Question #259

A network engineer is dealing with an emergency situation in which a wired network connection needs to be replaced. A facility manager tells the network engineer that the current connection goes…

The correct answer is A. Appropriate cable management removes a hazard. Running network cables under a carpet creates a safety hazard, such as a tripping risk or potential damage to the cable. Proper cable management eliminates this hazard.

Submitted by asante_acc· Mar 30, 2026Operational Procedures

Question

A network engineer is dealing with an emergency situation in which a wired network connection needs to be replaced. A facility manager tells the network engineer that the current connection goes underneath a carpet and must be rerouted. Which of the following is the best reason to reroute this connection?

Options

  • AAppropriate cable management removes a hazard.
  • BCleaning with a vacuum will create static electricity.
  • CLabels for the cable routing are not appropriately displayed.
  • DWalking over the cable can create intermittent issues.

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    88% (42)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

Running network cables under a carpet creates a safety hazard, such as a tripping risk or potential damage to the cable. Proper cable management eliminates this hazard.

Topics

#Cable management#Physical safety#Network cabling best practices

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