CFI Materials & Resource Management 5

Question 1

What is composite fencing typically made from?

Accepted Answer

Wood fibers combined with plastic

Answer

Composite fencing mixes wood fiber or flour with recycled plastic, which makes it durable and low maintenance.

Question 2

Chain link fabric usually comes in 50-ft rolls. How many rolls are needed for 300 ft of fence?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

300 ÷ 50 = 6 rolls.

Question 3

On a wood gate, how should the diagonal brace run?

Accepted Answer

From the bottom hinge corner up to the top latch corner

Answer

Running the brace from the bottom hinge corner up to the top latch side puts it in compression, so it stops the gate from sagging.

Question 4

When should new, wet pressure-treated fence lumber be stained or sealed?

Accepted Answer

Once a water-drop test shows the wood absorbs water

Answer

Wood that is still wet with treatment will not take stain, so wait until water soaks in instead of beading.

Question 5

What is a material takeoff?

Accepted Answer

A detailed list of all materials and quantities taken from the plans

Answer

A takeoff counts every material and its quantity from the drawings so the job can be estimated and ordered.

CFI - Certified Fence Installer Practice Test