Penn Foster Electrical Exams 00601601

1. Which of the following describes the light distribution of a fixture?

A. Wall bracket
B. Semirecessed

C. Direct/indirect

D. Pendant

2. Of the following fixture configurations, a recessed fixture and lamp combination _______ will have the highest efficiency, or produce the most light.

A. that is open
B. with a louver

C. containing a lens

D. with a diffuser

3. The metal fixture housing of a "wet niche" pool fixture is called a

A. forming shell.
B. high hat.

C. can.

D. bucket.

4. Which of the following describes a specific type of fixture mounting?

A. Wall washers
B. Recessed

C. Indirect

D. Parabolics

5. Which of the following fixtures should be used to light artwork on a wall?

A. Lantern
B. Step light

C. Cobra head

D. Accent light

6. Which of the following is a wall-mounted fixture?

A. Sconce
B. Chandelier

C. Troffer

D. High hat

7. If a fluorescent fixture is not marked with "Suitable for mounting on low-density cellulose fiberboard," then it must be placed a minimum of _______ inch(es) from the ceiling.

A. 1/2
B. 1 ½

C. 2

D. 2 ½

8. At which of the following temperatures would a lighting fixture be considered a threat to combustible materials?

A. 30°C
B. 40°C

C. 60°C

D. 90°C

9. Lighting fixtures installed in most new office-space constructions are mounted within the grids of _______ ceilings.

A. plaster
B. tile

C. suspended

D. concrete

10. Which of the following components are considered part of a discharge-lamp fixture?

A. Lampholders, reflectors, circuit breaker
B. Fuse, reflector, housing

C. Lampholders, louver, ballast

D. Receptacle, louver, ballast

11. Which of the following fixtures is usually used for roadway lighting?

A. Bollard on a 30-foot pole

B. Cobra light on a 40-foot pole

C. Globe light on a 12-foot pole

D. Lantern suspended from an overhead cable

12. A term used to describe unwanted outdoor light directed upon a neighbor's property is

A. light pollution.
B. downlighting.

C. display lighting.

D. accent lighting.

13. What does the "IC" stand for in a Type-IC lighting fixture?

A. Inner conduit
B. Insulated ceiling

C. Inline circuit

D. Illuminated ceiling

14. Which of the following is one of the biggest factors contributing to a fire being started by a recessed lighting fixture?

A. Lamp wattage installed is greater than the recommended wattage.
B. Installation of the lighting fixture is too close to thermal insulation.

C. Lighting fixture is installed in a crooked manner.

D. High-temperature wire is used for connection to branch circuit.

15. Branch circuit conductors having a temperature rating of _______ may supply prewired, recessed incandescent fixtures having attached junction boxes.

A. 90 degrees F
B. 40 degrees C

C. 110 degrees F

D. 60 degrees C

16. If a fixture has a spacing to mounting height ratio of 1.5 and is mounted 6 feet above the work plane, what would be the maximum spacing between fixtures for uniformity of light within the room?

A. 4 feet
B. 9 feet

C. 14 feet

D. 25 feet

17. Underwater fixtures operating at voltages below _______ do not require GFCI protection.

A. 15 V
B. 18 V

C. 25 V

D. 120 V

18. Remote (non-attached) junction boxes connecting recessed incandescent fixtures to a branch circuit must be located at least _______ from the fixture.

A. 1.5 inches
B. 1 foot

C. 3 feet

D. 6 feet

19. What is the minimum clearance space that a recessed fixture needs from thermal insulation if it isn't rated for contact with thermal insulation?

A. 1 inches
B. 2 inches

C. 3 inches

D. 4 inches

20. Given a room that's 30 feet wide by 40 feet long with a ceiling height of 10 feet, fixtures that are suspended 2 feet, and a work plane at floor level, what is the room cavity ratio?

A. 0.5
B. 2.3

C. 7.9

D. 12.8