RCDD-002 · Question #76
Based on the estimated work area size, what is the MAXIMUM number of work areas that a telecommunications enclosure shall serve?
The correct answer is D. 36. According to ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards, a telecommunications enclosure (TE) shall serve a maximum of 36 work areas, based on an estimated work area size of approximately 10 m² (roughly 107 ft²) - making D (36) correct. Options A (20), B (26), and C (32) fall…
Question
Based on the estimated work area size, what is the MAXIMUM number of work areas that a telecommunications enclosure shall serve?
Options
- A20
- B26
- C32
- D36
- E40
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D83% (35)
- E10% (4)
Explanation
According to ANSI/TIA-568 structured cabling standards, a telecommunications enclosure (TE) shall serve a maximum of 36 work areas, based on an estimated work area size of approximately 10 m² (roughly 107 ft²) - making D (36) correct.
Options A (20), B (26), and C (32) fall short of the code-specified maximum, meaning they represent valid design choices but not the upper limit the standard allows. Option E (40) exceeds the maximum permitted, which would violate the standard's intent to keep horizontal cable runs within the 90-meter permanent link limit and maintain manageable zone distribution.
Memory tip: Think "3 dozen = TE max" - 36 work areas per telecommunications enclosure. The number 36 also maps neatly to a 6×6 grid, which can help you visualize a floor zone layout when studying structured cabling design.
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