Which sequence correctly describes the control strip segment order from start to finish?

• A. 0-300 FT, 300-400 FT, 400-500 FT, 500-600 FT
• B. 0-300 FT, 200-300 FT, 300-600 FT
• C. 0-300 FT, 300-400 FT, 400-500 FT, 500-600 FT
• D. 0-300 FT, 350-450 FT, 450-550 FT, 550-650 FT

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to lay out control strip segments in increasing distance from the start so you cover the section continuously and without overlap. The best sequence starts at the very beginning (0 ft) and proceeds in clean, contiguous blocks: 0-300 ft, then 300-400 ft, followed by 400-500 ft, and finally 500-600 ft. This creates a complete, non‑overlapping coverage of a 600‑ft strip, making data collection and comparison straightforward since each segment is distinct and sequential.

Other options fail because they either duplicate coverage (overlaps like 0-300 with 200-300), leave gaps (missing 300-350), or extend beyond the defined strip length (like 550-650).