Trivia Quiz On General Lighting Basics! Test Your Knowledge

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1. Which of the above images shows a high pressure sodium lamp?

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Image B shows a high pressure sodium lamp. This can be determined by the characteristic yellow-orange glow emitted by high pressure sodium lamps, which is visible in Image B. Image A does not exhibit this glow, suggesting that it is not a high pressure sodium lamp.

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2. A foot candle is expressed in units of

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A foot candle is a unit of measurement that represents the amount of light that falls on a surface. It is defined as the illuminance produced by one lumen of light evenly distributed over an area of one square foot. Therefore, the correct answer is "lumens per square foot" as it accurately describes the unit of measurement for a foot candle.

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3. A foot candle is a measure of the

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The foot-candle is a measure of the amount of light at some distance from the light source. Light measured on a work surface is expressed in foot candles.

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4. A lumen is a measure of the

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The amount of light being emitted by a lamp or bulb is measured at the lamp and expressed in lumens. However, the amount of light reaching the work surface is dependent on many factors including luminaire design.

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5. Which of the following is an example of "horizontal foot candles"?

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When foot-candle readings are taken on a horizontal work surface, the result is expressed as horizontal foot candles. Horizontal foot-candle readings are also taken in roadways, factory aisles, and other locations where people are walking or driving.

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6. A "lux" is the metric equivalent to the US term

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A "lux" is a unit of measurement for illuminance, which is the amount of light that falls on a surface. The US term equivalent to lux is "foot candle". Both lux and foot candle measure the same thing, but foot candle is the term used in the US while lux is used in the metric system.

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Which of the above images shows a high pressure sodium lamp?
A foot candle is expressed in units of
A foot candle is a measure of the
A lumen is a measure of the
Which of the following is an example of "horizontal foot candles"?
A "lux" is the metric equivalent to the US term
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