Question 1

The higher the ____________________ of a ballast, the more energy efficient.

Accepted Answer

power factor rating

Question 2

Ballasts are sound rated and are marked with letters "____________________" through "____________________."

Accepted Answer

A , F

Question 3

When making up cord connections on a chain-hung fixture, the conductor with the grooved or raised insulation is the ____ conductor.

Accepted Answer

A)  ungrounded 
B)  grounding 
C)  identified 
D)  switch leg 
A)  ungrounded 
B)  grounding 
C)  identified 
D)  switch leg C

Question 4

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it.
-Compact fluorescent

Accepted Answer

A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white 
A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white

Question 5

LEDs have a life expectancy of ____ hours.

Accepted Answer

A)  600-1000 
B)  6,00-10,000 
C)  60,000-100,000 
D)  600,000-1,000,000 
A)  600-1000 
B)  6,00-10,000 
C)  60,000-100,000 
D)  600,000-1,000,000

Question 6

Fluorescent fixtures mounted on low-density cellulose fiberboard must generally be mounted ____ the fiberboard surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-1/2 in. (38 mm) from 
B)  on strut-type channels or rod-type hangers below 
C)  with a backboard of fire-resistant material between the fixture and 
D)  none of the above 
A)  1-1/2 in. (38 mm) from 
B)  on strut-type channels or rod-type hangers below 
C)  with a backboard of fire-resistant material between the fixture and 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

In general, the only conductors permitted to run into or through a fixture body or integral junction box on a recessed fixture are those supplying that fixture. Other conductors are permitted to run through the fixture body or outlet box only when the lighting fixture is marked "____________________".

Accepted Answer

Identified for Throu

Question 8

Discuss where the branch circuit is installed when wiring lighting fixtures.

Accepted Answer

Some electricians prefer to run the bran

Question 9

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it.
-Incandescent

Accepted Answer

A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white 
A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white

Question 10

The National Electrical Code does not address the issue of "spill lighting" or "light pollution" from one property to another because unwanted illumination is not a(n) ____________________ issue. However, building codes sometimes have rules on this subject.

Accepted Answer

safety
ele

Question 11

All fluorescent ballasts other than simple reactance type, both for new and replacement installations, must have ____________________ built into the ballast.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All fluorescent ballasts other than simple reactance...

Question 12

Overheating of lighting fixtures, which often results in fires, is most often caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  burying recessed fixtures under thermal insulation 
B)  failure to ground metal fixture bodies properly 
C)  overlamping 
D)  both a and c 
A)  burying recessed fixtures under thermal insulation 
B)  failure to ground metal fixture bodies properly 
C)  overlamping 
D)  both a and c

Question 13

The NEC requires that when a suspended ceiling grid is used to support lay-in type lighting fixtures, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the grid be securely fastened together and secured to the building structure 
B)  the lay-in fixtures be securely fastened to the grid members using bolts, screws, rivets, or listed clips 
C)  the fixtures be Class P rated 
D)  both a and b 
A)  the grid be securely fastened together and secured to the building structure 
B)  the lay-in fixtures be securely fastened to the grid members using bolts, screws, rivets, or listed clips 
C)  the fixtures be Class P rated 
D)  both a and b

Question 14

Leaving fluorescent lamps on for long periods of time ____ lamp life.

Accepted Answer

A)  shortens 
B)  extends 
A)  shortens 
B)  extends

Question 15

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it.
-Halogen

Accepted Answer

A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white 
A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white

Question 16

Lighting fixtures are often supplied with separate trims, lenses, diffusers, etc. Discuss how this relates to NEC 110.3(B).

Accepted Answer

NEC 110.3(B) states that "listed or labe

Question 17

Information about what types of lighting fixtures are suitable for which types of installations can be found in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  National Electrical Code 
B)  UL Guide Information for Electrical Equipment (White Book) 
C)  UL Electrical Construction Materials Directory (Green Book) 
D)  all of the above 
A)  National Electrical Code 
B)  UL Guide Information for Electrical Equipment (White Book) 
C)  UL Electrical Construction Materials Directory (Green Book) 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Fixture whips used with fixtures in suspended ceilings are permitted to be of various types of cables or conductors in flexible raceways. Regardless of the wiring method used, fixture whips are permitted to be a maximum of ____ long between outlet box and fixture.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 feet 
B)  4-1/2 feet 
C)  6 feet 
D)  6 feet 7 inches (2 meters) 
A)  3 feet 
B)  4-1/2 feet 
C)  6 feet 
D)  6 feet 7 inches (2 meters)

Question 19

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it.
-LED

Accepted Answer

A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white 
A) White 
B) Warm and natural 
C) Soft warm white 
D) Brilliant white 
E) Many shades of white

Question 20

A cluster of LEDs is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cluster of LEDs is called a(n)...

Exam 7: Luminaires, Ballasts, and Lamps

The higher the ____________________ of a ballast, the more energy efficient.

Ballasts are sound rated and are marked with letters "____________________" through "____________________."

When making up cord connections on a chain-hung fixture, the conductor with the grooved or raised insulation is the ____ conductor.

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it. -Compact fluorescent

LEDs have a life expectancy of ____ hours.

Fluorescent fixtures mounted on low-density cellulose fiberboard must generally be mounted ____ the fiberboard surface.

Discuss where the branch circuit is installed when wiring lighting fixtures.

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it. -Incandescent

The National Electrical Code does not address the issue of "spill lighting" or "light pollution" from one property to another because unwanted illumination is not a(n) ____________________ issue. However, building codes sometimes have rules on this subject.

All fluorescent ballasts other than simple reactance type, both for new and replacement installations, must have ____________________ built into the ballast.

Overheating of lighting fixtures, which often results in fires, is most often caused by ____.

The NEC requires that when a suspended ceiling grid is used to support lay-in type lighting fixtures, ____.

Leaving fluorescent lamps on for long periods of time ____ lamp life.

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it. -Halogen

Lighting fixtures are often supplied with separate trims, lenses, diffusers, etc. Discuss how this relates to NEC 110.3(B).

Information about what types of lighting fixtures are suitable for which types of installations can be found in the ____.

Fixture whips used with fixtures in suspended ceilings are permitted to be of various types of cables or conductors in flexible raceways. Regardless of the wiring method used, fixture whips are permitted to be a maximum of ____ long between outlet box and fixture.

Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it. -LED

A cluster of LEDs is called a(n) ____________________.

General Information for Electrical Installations

Electrical Symbols and Outlets

Determining the Required Number of Branch Circuits, Lighting Outlets, Receptacle Outlets

Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, Neutral Conductor Sizing for Services

Conductor Identification, Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Bondinggrounding of Wiring Devices, Induction Heating

Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Surge Protective Devices, Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters, and Appliance Leakage Current Interrupters

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Front Bedroom

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Master Bedroom

Lighting Branch Circuitbathrooms, Hallway

Lighting Branch Circuit-Front Entry, Porch, Post-Light, Underground Wiring

Lighting Branch Circuit and Small-Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Living Room

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Studybedroom

Dryer Outlet, Lighting and Receptacle Circuits for the Laundry, Powder Room, Rear Entry Hall, and Attic

Branch Circuits for the Garage and Outdoors

Recreation Room

Lighting Branch Circuit, Receptacle Circuits for Workshop

Special-Purpose Outletswater Pump, Water Heater

Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges, Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit G, and Wall-Mounted Oven F

Special-Purpose Outletsfood Waste Disposer, Dishwasher

Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling Heatventlights K J, the Attic Fan L, and the Hydromassage Tub a

Special-Purpose Outletselectric Heating, Air Conditioning

Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems

Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems

Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Security Systems

Service-Entrance Equipment

Overcurrent Protectionfuses and Circuit Breakers

Service-Entrance Calculations

Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths

Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems

Standby Power Systems

Residential Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems

Filters

Ballasts are sound rated and are marked with letters "" through "."