DU0-001 · Question #147
Which represents the highest expense when pricing out a cabling solution?
The correct answer is B. Installation cost. Installation cost dominates cabling projects because it involves skilled labor - certified technicians must physically run cables through walls, ceilings, and conduits, terminate connectors, test each run, and document the work, all of which is time-intensive and billed at…
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- ADelivery cost
- BInstallation cost
- CInventory and storage cost
- DPatch cable maintenance cost
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A14% (6)
- B77% (34)
- C2% (1)
- D7% (3)
Explanation
Installation cost dominates cabling projects because it involves skilled labor - certified technicians must physically run cables through walls, ceilings, and conduits, terminate connectors, test each run, and document the work, all of which is time-intensive and billed at professional rates. Delivery cost (A) is a one-time logistics fee that is typically a small fraction of the overall project budget. Inventory and storage cost (C) represents overhead for warehousing materials but is not a primary driver of project expense. Patch cable maintenance (D) is an ongoing but minor operational cost, as patch cables are inexpensive and rarely require significant upkeep.
Memory tip: Think of it this way - materials are cheap, people are expensive. In any physical infrastructure project, human labor (installation) almost always outpaces the cost of the hardware itself.
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