QUESTIONNAIRE REPORTER NO.

1. ______________ are now available in the same popular sizes as incandescents and are used as
an energy-saving alternative in homes.

a) Fluorescent Lamps
b) Compact Fluorescent Lamps
c) Solid State Lamps

2. The typical luminous efficacy of fluorescent lighting systems is _______ lumens per watt.

a) 50–100
b) 75-100
c) 60-100

3. Because of this element many fluorescent lamps are classified as hazardous waste. MERCURY

4. Fluorescent lights also are similar to the "________" that we see on storefronts and in bar signs.
a) neon lights
b) led lights
c) green lights

5. The ______ in the tube is a mercury vapor and some inert gas, such as neon, argon or xenon.
GAS

6. Is actually a power supply rather than a buoyancy device as its name implies. BALLAST

7. Can be utilitarian or decorative, but the purpose of this to provide safe housing for the tube and
ballast.
FIXTURES
8. Only older fluorescent light fixtures have these, which are small metallic cylinders.
STARTER
9. Come in a wide variety of lengths, diameters, wattages, and color temperatures.
LINEAR FLUORESCENT BULBS
10. Linear fluorescent bulbs are known for
a) Not energy efficient
b) short life
c) relatively low cost.

11. Linear fluorescent lamps are functionally identical to _________________.

a) LED Lamps
b) Compact Fluorescent Lamps
c) Solid State Lamps

12. The mercury atoms produce_____________, which in turn causes the phosphors in the lamp to
fluoresce or glow, producing visible light.
a) ultraviolet (UV) light
b) X-rays
c) Solar Light

13. Are a popular choice for lighting designers, particularly in architectural and ceiling fittings.
CIRCULAR FLUORESCENT TUBES
 14. With an average life of around _____________, it is a long time before then need replacing, up
to a decade, meaning less effort and hassle for you.
10000 HOURS

15. A circline light bulb of only 13 watts can replace a _____ incandescent bulb and has an output
of 650-900 lumens.
a) 40 W
b) 50 W
c) 60 W

16. The wattage of the bulb also determines the ________of the bulb which in turn determines if it
will fit the fixture.
a) Radius
b) Circumference
c) Diameter

17. It represents how bright a bulb is. COLOR TEMPERATURES

18. Straight fluorescent lights have two sets of ________ (one at each end of a tube) that connect to
the fixture via two small metal prongs, which are visible outside the tube.
a) Photons
b) Electrodes
c) Protons

19-20. Give two parts of fluorescent lamps

BALLAST , STARTER , FIXTURES , GAS , TUBE , PHOSPOR COATING , ELECTRODES