FC0-U61 · Question #212
A technician just installed a new computer. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage the cables?
The correct answer is A. Line the cables up neatly and wrap them together with cable ties.. The best way to manage cables is to organize them neatly and secure them with cable ties, which improves safety, airflow, and aesthetics.
Question
A technician just installed a new computer. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage the cables?
Options
- ALine the cables up neatly and wrap them together with cable ties.
- BLeave the cables loose to prevent interference between wires.
- CNail the cables to the wall.
- DTuck the cables neatly underneath the carpet.
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A92% (49)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
The best way to manage cables is to organize them neatly and secure them with cable ties, which improves safety, airflow, and aesthetics.
Lining cables up neatly and securing them with cable ties or similar fasteners is considered the best practice for cable management. This method prevents tangles, reduces tripping hazards, improves airflow around equipment, makes troubleshooting easier, and contributes to a professional and organized workspace.
Leaving cables loose creates a tangled mess, poses a tripping hazard, and makes troubleshooting difficult, although separating power and data cables can prevent interference.
Nailing cables to the wall can damage the cable insulation, leading to potential electrical hazards, signal degradation, or outright cable failure.
Tucking cables neatly underneath the carpet can create fire hazards, damage the cables from foot traffic, and make them difficult to access for maintenance or replacement.
Concept tested: Cable management best practices
Source: https://www.osha.gov/etools/hospital/workstations/computer-workstations
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