CEDIA ESPA EST Practice Test

Answer - C - The maximum length of the patch cords used to connect a computer to a wall outlet is 3 meters.

Key Takeaway: The 568 standard specifies some thresholds to be maintained for each network location. For Cat 5e UTP, a maximum distance of 90 meters for each cable segment of cable in a horizontal run is the threshold. The patch cords, the cables used to interconnect two devices at a horizontal cross-connect, should not exceed 6 meters in length. The patch cords used to connect a computer to a wall outlet should not exceed 3 meters.