California Fencing Contractor (C-13) License Practice Exam

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• How should posts be treated to resist rot at ground level?
• Properly stretched fabric won't ___.
• Which type of insurance and bonding are generally required for a California fencing contractor to operate legally?
• Which distance conversion is correct for one mile in feet?
• What is a major benefit of metal ornamental fences?
• Which components are part of a basic chain-link fence system?
• How should drainage and grading influence fence installation?
• One mile is equal to how many feet?
• What is a typical approach to aligning multiple gates along a fence line?
• The best material for securing a steel post in a concrete hole is which of the following?
• Which of the following aren't used with wood gates?
• What unit of measure is used for paying fence quantities (excluding gates)?
• According to CalTrans specifications, posts from each lot of how many posts or less must be tested, and braces from each lot of how many braces?
• Which practice best helps ensure posts remain upright and gate frames square during installation?
• Typical fence line posts should be set in undisturbed earth by _______.
• Which two CSLB exams are typically required to obtain the C-13 Fencing Contractor license?
• Which type of hinge may be used to flush-mount a gate with a narrow gate posts?
• Which hinge should be used to fasten a hinge to a wood gate post when the bolt must pass through the post?
• Panel boards on a wood retaining wall should be installed on the back of the posts.
• When repairing damaged coatings, all welds made after galvanizing shall be ground smooth and wire brushed; the cleaned areas shall be coated with which material?
• Which wood species are commonly used for exterior fencing due to durability?
• According to CalTrans, braces from each lot must be tested up to which number?
• How are gate openings measured on chain link fences?
• Standard 9-gauge fabric requires less tension than:
• Gate latches must be made of which materials?
• What are the nails to which cover material directly attached known as?
• Which of the following is recommended for maximum post security?
• A galvanized surface has been damaged. The contractor wire brushes the surface to remove the cracked coating, and then used spray paint to apply unthinned zinc rich paint to the cleaned areas. The contractor proceeded:
• Which nut shape is used with machine screws besides squares?
• According to CalTrans, posts from each lot must be tested up to which number?
• What is the best way to remove an existing post?
• What is the proper way to install a tap?
• When laying out multiple gates, which practice supports consistent operation?
• What essential safety steps are required when digging footings?
• Which of the following can be used to set steel posts?
• Hinges may be secured to metal gates in which of the following ways?
• If ponding occurs near gate posts, what issue is most likely to result?
• Which coatings protect metal fences from corrosion in coastal environments?
• Which tools are recommended to maintain consistent gate alignment along a fence line?
• How does chain-link fabric mesh size affect privacy and security?
• What is the primary purpose of the CSLB 'Law and Business' portion of the exam?
• Which state agency administers contractor licensing in California, including the C-13 class?
• Why is drainage and ventilation around posts important for wooden fences?
• Posts anchored in concrete may be removed by:
• Gate latches can be made from which materials?
• What is the primary function of a gate post in a fence system?
• Wood jambs for gates may be fastened to masonry walls with:
• What is the purpose of a 'takeoff' in estimating fencing work from plans?
• How many miles is 38 km?
• Which sources should you review to determine fence line location and avoid disputes?
• Standard 9-gauge fabric requires less tension than which gauge?
• What finish is recommended for iron surfaces after installation to protect from rust?
• Which of the following gate latches are padlockable?
• You are fastening a hinge to a wooden post. If the bolt must go through the post, what type of hinge would you use?
• Where do you put a turnbuckle on a wood gate frame?
• What are typical advantages of vinyl fencing compared to wood?
• If a job requires 400 linear feet of fabric and 400 feet of top rail, how many pieces are needed if top rail comes in 21-foot lengths?
• For tubed fence, such as welded, bent rail type, which tubing pairing is easier to work with?
• What maintenance is required for vinyl fences?
• What tool is listed as the best option for removing a post with a concrete base when a mechanical post puller is unavailable?
• All fittings, latches, rods, and other gate hardware shall be which of the following?
• When an automatic backup warning device is used, it must be normally audible from a distance of how many feet?
• Where a grooved post and horizontal drop in boards are used, it is best to use a(n):
• How are quantities of chain link fabric measured?
• How should labor for fencing installation be priced?
• How are fence line and gate locations determined from a site plan?
• Installing chain link kennel panels to existing buildings may be done by attaching the panels using:
• Which method is not listed for securing hinges to metal gates?
• The major ingredients in concrete are:
• Double-drive gates are most often used on which type of ground?
• During vinyl fence installation, which practice helps prevent warping or buckling?
• What are the nails called that attach cover material directly to a fence frame?
• Which statement best describes the consequences of missing statutory deadlines in mechanics liens?
• What installation considerations are unique to vinyl fencing?
• When estimating labor, which tasks should be included?
• Which statement about frost depth and footings is true?
• How do you verify fence height compliance with code?
• Which of the following is a correct statement about 'H' posts?
• If corrosion is more of a maintenance concern than strength and rigidity, ___ ornamental fencing may be your best alternative
• According to CalTrans, all earth, trees, brushes, and other obstructions that interfere with the proper construction of fences:
• In residential fencing plans, which scale option is not commonly used?
• What arithmetic operation determines how many top rail pieces are required from total length and piece length?
• What is the purpose of setting posts in concrete and adding bracing?
• Which hardware practice aligns with vinyl installation guidance?
• Why is drainage around footings important?
• Which factor is not typically considered when sizing post-hole diameter?
• What is the value of a written scope of work in a fencing bid?
• To remove an existing post with a concrete base, which tool is best?
• Which statement best describes rot-resistant wood use for fence posts?
• What shape nut (besides squares) is used with machine screws?
• Present day wrought metal items are usually made of hot rolled, low carbon steel or duct alloys of which two materials?
• Which of the following is a correct sequence of safety and prep steps before pouring fence footing concrete?
• How should gate hinges and latches be installed for durability?
• What factors influence gate swing versus sliding gate installation?
• What is the role of tension bands in chain-link fencing?
• According to ASTM specifications, all exposed ends of tubular posts should be fitted with caps of:
• On sloped ground, hang gates to swing toward which side if possible?
• Why is corrosion-resistant fasteners important in metal fences?
• Why is proper tensioning of chain-link fabric critical?
• Gate openings on chain link fences are measured inside to inside. Which of the following is NOT a correct alternative measurement listed in typical practice?
• What are common scale options for plan drawings used in residential fencing projects?
• The easiest joint to use is the which joint?
• If a single gate is located at the corner of a fence, it should swing:
• What is the purpose of corrosion-resistant coatings on chain-link hardware?
• When a single gate is located at the corner of a fence, it should swing toward which position to be out of the way when open?
• If the bolt must pass through the post when fastening a hinge to a wood post, which hinge should be used?
• What is the purpose of line stakes in laying out a fence?
• Which items are cited as differences between hanging wood gates and iron/metal gates?
• All iron surfaces should be ___ after assembly and installing them into wood posts or rails.
• Which document would you review to determine required gate hardware for a fence project?
• Why is end-post and terminal-post installation critical for gate operation?
• How does the Mechanics Lien law relate to fencing contractors in California?
• Which statement is most accurate about plan measurements in relation to the actual site?
• Which finish is specified for all gate hardware to prevent corrosion?
• Which method is recommended to connect fabric to wrought metal parts in fencing?
• When ornamental iron is installed onto or through wood, what should be avoided?
• According to CalTrans specifications, gate latches must be:
• How is post spacing calculated for a typical wood picket fence?
• Which if the following statements about caps on tubular posts is NOT correct?
• If a fence section pulls loose from its anchor rod in a block wall, what is the recommended repair?
• A traditional method used to fasten wrought metal parts together is which of the following?
• Which device is used to bend sheet steel into the desired shape?
• What is a typical consideration for post-hole diameter relative to post size?
• Entry gates usually swing which direction?
• To which side effects of the posts should wire mesh fabric be attached, according to CalTrans?
• Which factors influence material waste allowances in a fencing project?
• Clearing the fence line consists of which of the following?
• What is the typical requirement for clearance under a fence for accessibility or drainage?
• Which tool is used to cut sheet steel?
• Which statement about the CSLB is true?
• Extending footings below the frost depth per local codes accomplishes what?
• Power driven staples aren't permitted on:
• What is the length for a roll chain link fence material, according to ASTM standards?
• Wood jambs for gates may be fastened to masonry walls with which combination of fasteners?
• ___ ornamental fence systems offer superior corrosion resistance and low maintenance.
• What maintenance considerations should you address for wooden fences?
• The type of bolt which has a coarse thread, a smooth round head and a black rough finish is the:
• According to CalTrans specs, how are fence quantities paid for (with the exception of gates) ?
• Which agency's specifications are cited for testing and fence-related requirements in these examples?
• ____ ornamental fence is most widely used material but requires the most maintenance.
• What is the role of end posts versus line posts in chain-link fencing?
• There should be no __ where ornamental iron is installed onto or through wood.
• Panel boards on a wood retaining wall should be installed on which side of the posts?
• What is the consequence of poor compatibility between concrete mix, soil, and posts?
• How should vinyl fence posts be anchored, and what is the role of footings?
• What are common concrete mix considerations for fence footings?
• Besides squares, what type of nut is used w machine screws?
• Which length and tolerance is specified for roll chain link fence material under ASTM standards?
• Which bolt is best for a brace band?
• On sloped ground, which side should gates swing toward if possible?
• Why is it important to review specifications for fence style, height, and gate hardware in plans?
• Which post type is typically driven into the ground?
• Which material is described as offering superior corrosion resistance and low maintenance?
• When reading project plans for a fence installation, what is typically shown in the site plan?
• Which installation step reduces the likelihood of post movement?
• Which sign indicates potential UV damage in vinyl fencing?
• When repairing damaged coatings, after galvanizing, welds shall be ground smooth and wire brushed to remove loose or burned zinc coating, after which the cleaned areas shall be prepared and neatly coated with which substance?
• Which of the following is not used with wood gates?
• Under which condition is aluminum considered the best option for ornamental fencing?
• In vinyl fencing, which factor most influences long-term stability in wet climates?
• What is the purpose of using forms around fence post footings?
• Which components are commonly included in a takeoff for a chain-link fence?
• What are common failure modes for vinyl fencing?
• Which of the following posts may be driven?
• Which orientation is correct for installing a tap?
• End-post and terminal-post installation influences what?
• Which actions are taken before assembling metal pieces that touch?
• What steps ensure proper gate alignment with metal fences?
• Which of the following can be used to set steel posts?
• Why is frost depth important when designing fence footings?
• The corners of the gate frames should be fastened together and reinforced with which option?
• What is the best bolt to use for a brace band?
• You are fastening a hinge to a wooden gate post. If the bolt must go through the post, what type of hinge would you use?
• Sheet steel is cut with a ___ and bent into the desired shape with ___?
• Before assembling them, which action should be taken on metal where two pieces touch?
• Which method is best for connecting fabric to wrought iron fences?