If type testing would be omitted, quite some future problems will be installed today in cable networks. When compared with the previously published survey [1], the failure data shows only minor changes. This survey shows that still 10 % to 50 % of all type tests on accessories result in a failure. Improvements in materials and production techniques are ongoing. The improvements in materials do not result in a noticeable decrease in failure rate. Looking at the competitive market for cables and accessories, the improvements have probably been used to realize lean designs of cable and accessories. In relation to these developments, type testing is definitely valuable to prevent future problems.