Which statement is not true about consolidation points in the telecommunications cabling system?

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Consolidation points are placed to aggregate several outlets and feed them into the backbone, so a single backhaul path can serve multiple work-area outlets. They help manage longer runs and keep performance within spec, without requiring every outlet to connect directly to the main cross-connect. They’re not exclusive to very large facilities; they can be used in various building sizes, and they do not eliminate the need for local outlet boxes in the work area.

The statement about a CP-to-outlet distance that varies with media type isn’t accurate. The distance from a consolidation point to an outlet is governed by the applicable cabling standard for the chosen media, and that standard defines the maximum length for that segment. In other words, the allowable CP-to-outlet length is set by the media-type standard, not by a flexible variation allowed simply because a consolidation point is present.