What is the purpose of a cable grip?

• A. Holds the cable and stops the wires being pulled out of the pins
• B. Insulates the wires
• C. Acts as a fuse
• D. Provides grip texture for handling

Answer: (A)

Cable grips provide mechanical strain relief for cables. They clamp around the cable where it enters equipment and anchor to the chassis, so any pulling force is taken by the grip rather than the delicate conductors and their connections. This keeps wires from being pulled out of the pins and prevents damage to the connector. The other ideas describe insulation, protection as a fuse, or simply adding grip texture for handling, which aren’t the function of a cable grip.