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Is the inability to distinguish colors.

105 Written questions

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is the ratio of the light absorbed versus the light striking the surface.
is a lighting installation where the light source is shielded by a panel that is parallel to the wall at
the top of a window.

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is the ratio of the amount of light (lumens) illuminating the work plane to the output of the
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lamp(s) in a fixture.
13 W CFLs replace ___ incandescent lamps

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19 W CFLs replace ____ incandescent lamps
are commercially available in straight, U-shaped of circular tubes in a variety of sizes, wattages,
voltages, colors, and types of bases.

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is an advanced lighting technology that transports light from a single source over a distance to
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one or more light outlets or emits light evenly along the way.
It involves a study of the human visual system and how it interacts with light.

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are special versions of the standard lamps that are helpful for rough or vibration service.
is an incandescent lamp with an elliptically shaped reflector.

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is required in the critical care and emergency spaces found in hospitals, nursing homes, and
is excessive brightness in the field of vision that causes discomfort or, in extreme cases, produces
police, fire protection, and crisis management areas.
a disability from a temporary loss of vision.
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An HID lighting system has a load of ______ per square foot is an up-lighting installation where the light source is shielded by a ledge or recess with light
dispersed over the ceiling and upper wall.

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produce a very bright light by discharging an arc when electrical current passes through a metal Definition 22 of 105
gas contained under high pressure in a glass bulb. are used in decorative and accent lighting applications that require good control or highlighting.

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is the part of emergency lighting system that ensures the safety of people involved in a of a lamp is its median life expectancy, expressed in hours. It is the cumulative time that lapses
potentially hazardous process. before 50% of a representative group of lamps has failed and the other lamps in the group
continue operating.

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is directional lighting used to emphasize a particular object or area. Definition 24 of 105
is a number indicating cavity proportions from length, width, and height.

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is a lighting installation in which the light on the working plane or on an object is not incident Definition 25 of 105
predominantly from a particular direction. A fluorescent lighting system with both task and ambient lighting has a lighting load of ______ per
square foot

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is the currently accepted method for calculating average illuminance levels for indoor areas Definition 26 of 105
unless the light distribution is extremely asymmetric. is the luminaire less the lamp(s). It includes the structural parts of a luminaire including any lenses,
mounting supports, wiring, and ballasts, but does not include the lamps.

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is composed of a tubular glass bulb that is covered with a thin phosphor coating on its inside Definition 27 of 105
surface. color temperature greater than about 5000 K
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color temperature less than about 3500 K ratio is an approximate maximum spacing-to-mounting height ratio required to ensure uniform
illumination on the work plane.

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is energy radiated in the form of a wave caused by an electric field interacting with a magnetic
field. Definition 36 of 105
Is the branch of physics that relates to the properties of light and the function of vision.

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is measured as the distance from one peak of one wave to the next wave. Definition 37 of 105
is the light source that adds a quality of interest to the space.

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23 W CFLs replace ____ incandescent lamps Definition 38 of 105
are constructed in a manner similar to MV lamps except that in addition to the mercury and
argon, various metal halides are included in the gas fill.

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is a semiconductor that consists of a chip of semiconducting material treated to create a
structure with two electron-charged materials. Definition 39 of 105
is the ability to distinguish fine details.

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is a voltage transformer and current limiting device designed to start and properly control the Definition 40 of 105

flow of power to discharge light sources such as fluorescent and HID lamps. is a lighting component such as a translucent glass refractor that redirects or scatters the light
from a source.

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are used in applications where the difficulty or cost of changing lamps is prohibitive. Definition 41 of 105
is a device that generates light.
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is a smaller threaded base used in ornamental lighting such as chandeliers is a directional lighting installation where luminaires are attached to and are moveable along a
metal track.

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is a rating of a lighting installation expressed as a percentage of individuals who, when viewing
from a specified location and in a specified direction, will be expected to find it acceptable in Definition 50 of 105

terms of discomfort glare. is a luminaire where a shielded light source directs its light to the ceiling, where it is reflected
back to the space.

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are miniaturized fluorescent lamps. Definition 51 of 105
is the part of the escape lighting system that includes illuminated signage used to provide clear
directions for an emergency exit of building occupants.

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in applications where lamps are broken fairly often.
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is the ratio of the light output of a light source (a specific lamp) to the electrical energy
consumed to produce that light source.
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is a lighting installation where the light source is shielded by a panel that is parallel to the wall
and attached to the ceiling; it distributes light over the wall.
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is the quantity of lamps found in the specified or existing luminaire.

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provides illumination to ensure that an escape route can be effectively identified and used in the
case of failure of the normal lighting system. Definition 54 of 105
are opaque or translucent elements that shield a light source from direct view.

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is the amount of light leaving an object. Definition 55 of 105
are filament like coils at the end(s) of the bulb that act as terminals for the electric arc.
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is a larger threaded base found on lamps that are 300 W or greater. Basic steps in any calculation of illuminance level:

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luminaires are mounted above the ceiling or behind a wall or other surface so that any visible is the measure of the perceived power of light expressed in lumens (lm).
projection of light is insignificant.

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Definition 58 of 105 produces continuous light by passing electricity through a gas contained within the lamp.
are typically made from clear UV-stabilized plastics.

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Definition 59 of 105 is a luminaire that is hung with a cord, chain, or tube that enables it to be suspended from a
is the ability to distinguish and interpret different wavelengths of visible light. ceiling or other support. It broadcasts light over the entire space.

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is the amount of light incident on (striking) a surface. is that part of electromagnetic radiation spectrum capable of exciting the retina and ultimately
producing a visual sensation; it is the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation to which the
human eye is sensitive.

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color of lamp rating, Kelvin (K)
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which may use an incandescent filament, a halogen filament tube, or HID arc tube, is a precision
pressed-glass reflector lamp.
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is a complete lighting unit, which consists of a lamp (or lamps), lamp socket(s), any lenses,
refractors, or louvers, any ballast (or ballasts), and the housing.
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7 W CFLs replace ___ incandescent lamps
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emit visible light as a result of heating; they incandesce. is the familiar threaded base found with ordinary lamps up to 300 W

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Definition 71 of 105 is a luminaire that is usually attached to or recessed in the ceiling and emits a concentrated light
is part of the emergency lighting system. It enables normal activities to continue substantially downward.
unchanged.

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Definition 72 of 105 are a smaller, brighter, and more expensive version of the incandescent lamp.
refers to a type of lighting that uses lightemitting diodes (LEDs), organic light-emitting diode
lights (OLEDs), or polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs), instead of traditional lighting sources
that use an electrical filament or gas inside a glass bulb.
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is a type of downlight that is a recessed, canister-shaped luminaire with a shielded lamp that
emits light downward.
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provides uniform illumination throughout the space. It softens shadows on people's faces and
provides the illumination for color and texture.
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were the first commercially available HID lamps. These lamps are constructed of an internal
quartz tube enclosed in an outer glass envelope
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General fluorescent lighting systems, such as in an office building, have lighting loads of ______ per
square foot
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are really a blend between HID and fluorescent technologies. These lamps are constructed of a
large sodium-resistant glass tube containing sodium and a neon-argon gas mixture.
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is the SI unit of luminous intensity—that is, the power emitted by a light source in a particular
direction.
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are slats in a light fixture that create openings for emitting light.
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is the ratio of a lamp's rated output (lumens) when it is operated on a specific commercially is the ratio of light (the luminous flux, in lumens) emitted by a fluorescent luminaire to the
available ballast as compared to light output (lumens) when operated on a reference ballast. electrical energy consumed, including the ballast.

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Definition 84 of 105 is illumination where light received at the work plane or light illuminating an object is incident
contain an internal arc tube made of a translucent ceramic material rather than quartz glass predominantly from a particular direction.
because of the high temperature (2350°F/1300°C) at which it operates.

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Definition 85 of 105 color temperature of the lamp is between temperatures of 4500 and 6500 K
is a graphic presentation of the quantities of light emitted by a lamp by wavelength component.

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Definition 86 of 105 is the product of all considered factors that contribute to a lighting installation's reduced light
is a method of numerically comparing the color distribution of a light source to a reference lamp. output over a period of time.

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It is the "keenness" of vision that is necessary to perform tasks such as reading, writing, drafting, of a lighting installation is the power consumed for illumination (W) divided by the area served
sewing, or surgery. by the lighting installation. It is expressed in W/sq.ft or W/sq.m

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is a luminaire that is designed to emit an intense, concentrated beam of light with usually no more is the ratio of reflected light versus the light striking the surface (illuminance).
than a 20° divergence (spread) from where it is directed.

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11 W CFLs replace ___ incandescent lamps
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is the illumination provided for a specific visual function, which is additional to and controlled luminaires are used in high-ceiling areas, 20 ft (6 m) or higher, that require uniform illumination.
separately from the ambient lighting. High bay fixtures installed in a grid pattern are typically used to provide ambient illumination in
warehouses, gymnasiums, and retail superstores.

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is a luminaire that emits an intense light that is broader than a spotlight and that is capable of is the number of wave cycles per second. It is expressed in units of hertz (Hz).
being pointed in any direction.

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Definition 98 of 105 is a linear luminaire constructed of an inverted metal trough that serves as a fixture for
are decorative, wallmounted luminaires that provide ambient illumination. They can direct light fluorescent lighting lamps.
upward, downward, or in all directions.

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Definition 99 of 105 luminaires are more compact. They are designed for use in low- to medium-ceiling areas, 12 to 20
is the ratio of light transmitted through the body versus the light illuminating the surface. ft (3 to 6 m).

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combine the luminous efficiency of an HID lamp with the good color rendering capability of an
incandescent lamp.

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is the minimum required or the given number of luminaires in the space.