When conducting a cost analysis for a network upgrade, which factor represents an OPEX consideration rather than CAPEX?

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ARouter hardware purchases
BFiber optic cable installation
CNew switching infrastructure
DSupport contracts

✓ Correct answer: D. Support contracts Support contracts are operational expenditures (OPEX) as they represent ongoing costs over time rather than initial capital investments.

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