Deck 6: Lighting, Electrical, and Communications

Question 1

An entire light fixture is called a

A) lamp.
B) reflector.
C) luminaire.
D) luminescence.

Answer 1

luminaire.

Question 2

The definition of illuminance is the

A) unit of measure for the intensity of light coming from a particular light source.
B) unit of measure for the amount of light falling on a particular surface.
C) measure of light flow produced by one lamp.
D) unit of measure for the amount of light reflecting from a surface.

Answer 2

unit of measure for the amount of light falling on a particular surface.

Question 3

The measurement of a lamp's color spectrum in relationship to natural light is called its

A) color rendering index.
B) Kelvin temperature.
C) color quality scale
D) efficacy.

Answer 3

color rendering index.

Question 4

The Kelvin temperature most typical to a sunny day is

A) 2,000 K.
B) 3,000 K.
C) 6,000 K.
D) 8,500 K.

Question 5

Lighting that provides a sense of warmth and intimacy is called

A) incandescent.
B) combustion.
C) neon.
D) none of the above.

Question 6

What are four sources of artificial light?

A) tungsten-halogen, fluorescent, incandescent, neon
B) neon, florescent, combustion, incandescent
C) incandescent, fluorescent, sunlight, HID
D) HID, neon, combustion, incandescent

Question 7

Which lamp is relatively inexpensive to purchase, but costly to run because of its low efficacy?

A) fluorescent
B) neon
C) tungsten-halogen
D) incandescent

Question 8

Identify the following lamp.

A) incandescent
B) tungsten halogen
C) fluorescent
D) neon

Question 9

Which lamp runs on a computer chip, is extremely efficient, but does require a transformer?

A) incandescent
B) LED
C) HID
D) xenon

Question 10

Which lamp provides diffused shadowless light and has a high efficacy rating?

A) fluorescent
B) HID
C) tungsten-halogen
D) cold-cathode

Question 11

When used around the perimeter of the room, this type of lighting can increase the apparent size of the room.

A) canopy
B) pendent
C) sconces
D) cove

Question 12

When sitting and reading at a table, how high should the bottom of the lampshade be above the table?

A) 40"-42"
B) 15"-16"
C) 18"-24"
D) 38"-42"

Question 13

In this aesthetic method of lighting, the light skims the surface accenting the texture.

A) spot lighting
B) wash of light
C) grazing
D) silhouette lighting

Question 14

All of the following are energy conserving lighting techniques except

A) the use of dimmers.
B) the use of incandescent lamps.
C) the use of light colors.
D) the use of low-voltage spotlights.

Question 15

Using the following terms fill in the blanks: illuminance, lumens, luminous flux, and reflectance.

Question 16

Draw the following symbols:
-Can light
-Track lighting
-2' x 4' Florescent
-Emergency light
-Eyeball
-Wall washer

Question 17

Draw the following symbols:
-Telephone outlet
-Duplex outlet
-Fan outlet
-Floor duplex outlet
-220 Volt outlet
-Single pole switch

Question 18

Match the following:

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A) Wall washer
B) Pendant
C) Shaded lamp
D) Torchere
E) Sconce
F) Canopy

Question 19

Match the following:

-

A) Wall washer
B) Pendant
C) Shaded lamp
D) Torchere
E) Sconce
F) Canopy

Question 20

Match the following:

-?

A) Wall washer
B) Pendant
C) Shaded lamp
D) Torchere
E) Sconce
F) Canopy

Question 21

Match the following:

-

A) Wall washer
B) Pendant
C) Shaded lamp
D) Torchere
E) Sconce
F) Canopy

Question 22

Match the following:

-?

A) Wall washer
B) Pendant
C) Shaded lamp
D) Torchere
E) Sconce
F) Canopy

Question 23

Match the following:

-

A) Wall washer
B) Pendant
C) Shaded lamp
D) Torchere
E) Sconce
F) Canopy

Question 24

Match the following:

-------3-5 fc

A) Detail work
B) Corridor passage
C) Reading
D) Stairway passage
E) General office

Question 25

Match the following:

------ 5-10 fc

A) Detail work
B) Corridor passage
C) Reading
D) Stairway passage
E) General office

Question 26

Match the following:

------10-20 fc

A) Detail work
B) Corridor passage
C) Reading
D) Stairway passage
E) General office

Question 27

Match the following:

------ 20-30 fc

A) Detail work
B) Corridor passage
C) Reading
D) Stairway passage
E) General office

Question 28

Match the following:

------100 fc

A) Detail work
B) Corridor passage
C) Reading
D) Stairway passage
E) General office

Question 29

List and describe the three functions of light:

Question 30

Three major changes in lighting occurred based on the 1992 EPAct. Describe one of them.

Question 31

Five LEED credits relate to energy efficient lighting and design. Describe two of them:

Question 32

Explain the use of a lighting location plan versus a reflected ceiling plan.