Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Cable Management

What is cable management?

• Organizing cables connected to electrical devices

• Managing software on a computer

• Arranging furniture in a room

• Cleaning windows

Why is cable management important?

• To reduce the number of devices

• To create cable interference

• To increase cable tangling

• To provide a cleaner workspace

What can happen if cables are not managed properly?

• They can turn into gold

• They can become shorter

• They can become a tangled mess

• They can disappear

What is a benefit of cable management?

• Creating cable knots

• Increasing cable damage

• Making cables invisible

• Easier addition or removal of devices and cables

What is an example of a cable management accessory?

• Cable hammer

• Cable scissors

• Cable ties

• Cable paint

What is a common cable management task for network engineers?

• Organizing hundreds of network cables

• Designing new software

• Building physical structures

• Creating art installations

What type of cables are included in cable management?

• Only USB cables

• Power cables, network cables, audio/video cables, etc.

• Only power cables

• Only network cables

What does cable management protect cables from?

• Changing cable colors

• Crimping or other damage

• Enhancing cable flexibility

• Increasing cable length

What is a complex cable management process?

• Wrapping a cable around a chair

• Plugging in a power cord

• Untangling a single cable

• Organizing hundreds of network cables from a server rack

What can simple cable management accessories do?

• Turn a tangled pile of cables into a clean and organized space

• Make cables disappear

• Create cable obstacles

• Increase cable messiness