Mostly correct and correct: "However. if the hole is less than 1.25" from the stud face it is not required". If the hole is greater than 1.25" from the stud face, nailplates are not required.
Conduits must be firestopped inside and out - that is, use caulk between the conduit and the framing, and between conduit and the cabling.
Cables can be secured to the studs by using insulated coax staples, which will also work on cat6. If you go with ENT, it must be secured every 3' per NEC 362.30A.
Jack
