You are tasked with installing structured cable from a bulk spool in a new office building. You need to ensure that the cable runs from the telecommunications closet to multiple work areas.

Which of the following steps is crucial to ensure a successful installation?

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Pulling the cable through conduits or wall spaces, avoiding excessive bends and proximity to electrical power cables

Cutting the cable into predetermined lengths before routing it through the building

Bundling as many cables as possible, regardless of their destination, to speed up the installation process

Running the cable directly over fluorescent lights to minimize the distance covered