Long Quiz 2 Vocabulary Builder 1

requires ballast that could be mounted away from the lamp. mercury lamp

depends on the operating current and the phosphors utilized efficacy

is defined as the too much brightness from a direct light source that
makes it hard to see what one wishes to see. glare

The fluorescent lamp is so called because its phosphors radiate light

when exposed to __. ultra violet rays

what happens when a flourescent lamp is 10% under voltage? output reduced and poor start

is basically made of coil to limit the current in the circuit in which, if

not controlled, will open the fuse or circuit breaker. ballast

Dimming of mercury lamp is possible with a __. dimming ballast

preferred for visual tasks as it produces higher contrast than cool light

Generally, switching wears out the lamp cathode and Continuous

burning of ___ would last about 30,000 hours. fluorescent lamp

decreases rapidly during the first 100 hours of burning and thereafter
much more slowly lumen output

is the light flux of a light bulb or a lamp emitted in a specific direction. luminous intensity

With an average of 3 hours burning per start, fluorescent lamp could

last for about __ only. 12000 hours

The luminous colour of a light source is described by the colour

temperature. colour corelated temperature

rapid start lamps usually operate at how many milliamperes? 425

depends on the burning hours per start. lifespan

In a preheated lamp, The circuit involved has a __. separate starter

It is defined as the light emitted by a lamp, radiating in all directions

equally, to produce 1 lumen per steradian. Candela

Lamps that are critically dependent on the wattage supply that even
for a small fluctuation of the current voltage its life output and
efficiency is materially affected. Incandescent Lamp

Fluorescent lamp requires __ in its circuit ballast

The· fluorescent lamp efficacy. is much __ than the incandescent

lamp. higher

is a combination of the arc discharge characteristics of a fluorescent

lamp and the compact focusable shape of an incandescent lamp mercury lamp

is a measure of how bright a surface appears to a human eye at a

specified angle to the surface. Its main present day use is in
characterizing the brightness of computer monitors. luminance

is a measure of the lumens per watt produced by the lamp. efficacy

preferred for living spaces since it is more suitable to skin tones and
clothing. warm light

A device that filters, distributes or transforms the light emitted from

one or more lamps. light fixture

what happens when a fluorescent lamp is 10% over voltage? ballast overheats

considered as the best and most widely used type of lamp. fluorescent lamp

is a unit of luminous flux or light flow. lumen

is the illumination produced by 1 lumen distributed over a

one square foot area. footcandle

what happens when a mercury lamp is 10% over voltage? ballast overheats

Mercury lamp is not Suitable for installation which is subject to __. constant switching

is sort of a combination of luminous intensity and illuminance. luminance

Radiant power emitted by a point source in a given direction. Radiant Intensity

The original fluorescent lamp is the __. preheated design

s the radiant power incident on a surface. irradiance

lights lower color temperatures, between 2700K–3000 K are

considered as __ . warm lights

the lamp usually preferred on outdoor installations. instant start fluorescent lamp

The excessive brightness from a direct light source that makes it

difficult to see what one wishes to see. Glare

is a measure of the degree to which the colours of surfaces

illuminated by a given light source confirm to those of the same
surfaces under a reference illuminant; suitable allowance having been Color Rendering index/colour rendering
made for the state of chromatic adaptation. index

has the best lumen maintenance; followed by the. Color improved

and phosphors coated units . clear lamp

a florescent lamp that composes a cylindrical glass tube sealed at

both ends, containing a mixture of an inert gas generally argon, and
low pressure mercury vapor. cathode florescent lamp

unit of luminous intensity candela

is a device used for limiting the current usually in lamps, to oppose

negative differential resistance characteristics of any discharge lamps. Ballast

A measurement of light emitted by a lamp. As reference, a 100-watt

incandescent lamp emits about 1600 lumens. Lumen

A disadvantage of a rapid start lamp is that it has ___. shorter life span

The lighting level formed by a lighting installation is usually qualified

by the ___ formed on a specified plane. Illuminance

Refers to how colors appear when illuminated by a light source. Color Rendition
a device that quickly reduces the voltage and regulates or limits the
current to produce a steady light output. Ballast

Refers to the color of the light source. Color temperature

Lamps that are critically dependent on the wattage supply that even
for a small fluctuation of the current voltage its life output and
efficiency is materially affected. Incandescent Lamp

an apparatus that are basically used to control light. control gear

what happens when an incandescent lamp is 10% over voltage? lifespan is reduced by 67%

The ratio of light produced to energy consumed. Efficacy

is equipment which produces light from electricity. lamp

A device that filters, distributes or transforms the light emitted from

one or more lamps. Luminaire

The short wave ultra-violet light produced by the __ is absorbed by

the phosphors coating inside the tube and is re-radiated in the. visible
light ·range. mercury arc

what happens when a mercury lamp is 10% under voltage? low output

refers to the amount of energy converted to visible light. Efficiency

instant start fluorescent lamps are also called what? slim lamps

is a measure of the degree to which the colours of surfaces

illuminated by a given light source confirm to those of the same
surfaces under a reference illuminant; suitable allowance having been
made for the state of chromatic adaptation. Colour Rendering Index

The distribution of light on a horizontal surface. The purpose of all

lighting is to produce illumination. Illumination

is the illumination produced by 1 lumen distributed over a

one square foot area. Footcandle

The light intensity distribution of a lamp or luminaire can be

determined by the type of reflector and is normally shown as __. a light intensity distribution curve

lights with higher Kelvin temperatures, between 3600K–5500 K are

considered as __. cool lights

is the illumination produced by one lumen distributed over a 1-

square-foot area.i Footcandle

refers to what happens when a light turns off every time the AC line
goes through zero volts. Flicker

was introduced in 1952 and typically the same in construction as the

preheat lamp rapid start lamp

a mercury lamp is available in wide variety of shape, size and color

with rating from __ watts. 50 to 150

The performance of the tasks and the appearance of the space are
affected by the __ provided by an installation. illuminance

an apparatus that are basically used to control light. control gear

is another type of lamp that offers a very long life service compared
with the hot cathode lamp. The lamp is not affected by the number of
starting or switching of the lamp. cold cathode tube

is the quotient or concentration of the luminous flux incident on an

element of the surface at a point of surface containing the point, by
the area of that element. Illuminance

is the radiant power of a source at all wavelengths. radiant flux

is the radiant power incident on a surface. irradiance

Facilitates particular tasks that require more light than is needed for
general illumination, such as under-counter kitchen lights, table
lamps, or bathroom mirror lights. Task lighting

is a measure of the degree to which the colours of surfaces

illuminated by a given light source confirm to those of the same
surfaces under a reference illuminant; suitable allowance having been
made for the state of chromatic adaptation. Colour Rendering Index

is the illumination produced by 1 lumen distributed over a

one square foot area Footcandle

The __ is the most popular lamp represented by code name F40 T12
40W T12
WW R/S.

The lamp life of a mercury lamp is extremely long with an average of

24000
hours based on 10 burning hours per start.

Provides general illumination indoors for daily activities, and outdoors

for safety and security. Ambient lighting

Devices that are usually used for starting high intensity discharge
lamps especially Metal Halide lamps and High Pressure Sodium Ignitors
Vapour lamps which requires a high voltage for starting.

is a unit of luminous flux or light flow. lumen

is the radiant intensity of a source in a given direction, divided by its

orthogonally projected area in that direction. radiance

a florescent lamp that composes a cylindrical glass tube sealed at

both ends, containing a mixture of an inert gas generally argon, and
low pressure mercury vapor. cathode florescent lamp

Incandescent lamp is very sensitive to voltage change, and voltage

change materially affects its ___. lifespan

what happens when an incandescent lamp is 10% under voltage? the output is reduced by 30%

Draws attention to special features or enhances the aesthetic

qualities of an indoor or outdoor environment. Accent lighting

Aids the initial voltage build-up for starting in case of fluorescent

lamps, by supplying high voltage to create an arc between the two
lamp electrodes

a type of lamp that has a hot cathode, instant start lamp, different
from the high voltage cold cathode type. instant start fluorescent lamp
refers to the ratio of luminous flux emitted by a lamp to the power
consumed by the lamp. Luminous Efficacy

unit of illuminance lux

Long Quiz 2 Vocabulary Builder 2

the main objectives of lighting control are ___________. flexibility and control

a glare that is not directed. indirect glare

is defined as the whole of the equipment provided for lighting the

roadway comprising the lamps luminaires, means of support and lighting installation
electrical installations including other auxiliaries.

is the difference in brightness or the brightness ratio between an

object and its background. contrast

refers to man made lighting. illumination

a ___ will cast sharp and deep shadows. simple lamp

refers to an array of luminaires having a characteristic of light

distribution. lighting system

is defined as the intensity of light per unit area. illumination

is the difference between the resultant colors of the same hue, such
as white is the most brilliant of the neutral colors white, black is the
least. brilliance

the number indicating the efficiency of the fixture room combination. coefficient of utilization

is an annoying brightness of light in a person's normal field of vision. direct glare

in ballast, the use of automatic controls has been ___ because it is the
only proven method of attaining significant energy conservation. encouraged

is the light that seems to radiate from an object being viewed. brightness

a device programmed with tight energy savings up to 50% over an

uncontrolled installation. static control

deals with the essential nature or characteristics of light. quality of light

is a housing for one or more lamps comprising a body and any

refractor, diffuser or enclosure associated with the lamps. luminaire

the ___ of a light fixture is equal the ratio of fixture output lumens to
lamp output lumens. efficiency

is the distance between the edges of the road curbs measured at right
road width
angles to the length of the roadway.
devices that act only on actual time base minus actual field or special
static control device
conditions.

in considering the performance of a man made lighting, ___ condition

is always considered. night time

the recommended brightness ration between an object being viewed

and its background is ___. 3:1

refers to the vertical distance between the center of the luminaire

and the surface of the roadway. mounting height

provides satisfactory diffused illumination and less shadows. luminous ceiling

a lighting where the light is diffused, reflected from a wide ceiling

area. This kind of lighting produces a soft and subdued effect due to
low brightness and absence of sharp shadows. indirect lighting

In conducting general illumination check inside a room, the meter is

held about __ centimeters above the floor. 80

streets in residential or warehouse areas and on express or elevated

light or no pedestrian traffic
depressed roadways.

___ to provide the modifications of brightness and pattern as viewed

by 'the designer, and Economy of both energy sources and cost flexibility
considerations.

characteristic of pedestrian traffic in business streets. heavy pedestrian traffic

devices that are available in a myriad of designs and capacities, but all
perform the same basic function as remote control of loads and static control
circuits on a pre-programmed time basis

refers to the effectivity of the mounting width and outreach. maximum light utilization

Is the production of light by means of electricity and its applications to

provide efficient, comfortable and safe vision. electric illumination

are best applied to facilities with regular, repetitive schedules and few
exceptional situations. programmable time controller

fluorescent lamp with conventional ballast dimming reduces down

the output put to approximately ___ percent without reducing
efficacy. 40

The most common type of open circuit lighting. control is the___. programmable time controller

is the luminous flux emitted, transmitted or reflected from a surface. brightness

the usable initial footcandle is equal to the ___ produced by the

coefficient of utilization. Footcandle

an equal intensity of light clashing from all direction producing no

shadows. perfect diffusion

is the mixture of all the terms related to illumination other than the
quantity of light. quality of light
contains input/output interfaces, memory and means for
programming and reprogramming. programmable controller

is the entire assembly of control and signal initiating equipment

together with their interconnections plus the microprocessors and
programmable controllers. control system

in metric system, luminance or brightness is expressed in ___. lambert

it includes from simple wall switches, through time switches and

dimmers of all sorts. control devices

is a strong. steady, dazzling light or reflection. Glare

A lighting wherein 5% to 25% of the light is directed downward with

more than
half of light focused upward and reflected from the ceiling. semi-indirect lighting

the quality attribute by which we recognize and describe colors as

red, blue, yellow, green, violet and so on. hue

is the degree to which light is shadowless. diffuseness

refers to the distribution of brightness in the lighting installation. quality of light

It is for this reason that office furniture is generally light colored, tan,
eye comfort
or light green for ___.

is the horizontal distance between the center of luminaires and the

overhang
adjacent edge of the road.

a lighting where the predominant light on the illuminated area is fed

directly from the lighting units wherein the greater amount of light is
obtained from the ceiling through reflection. Semi-direct Lighting

A lighting wherein 5% to 25% of the light is directed downward with

more than
half of light focused upward and reflected from the ceiling. Semi-indirect lighting

is refers to as the on and off function switching

a lighting where the light is diffused, reflected from a wide ceiling

area. This kind of lighting produces a soft and subdued effect due to indirect lighting
low brightness and absence of sharp shadows.

is more conveniently used than the lambert because the value of

millilambert
lambert is greater than what is usually encountered.

When the glare is caused by reflection of a light source in a viewed

indirect glare
surface it is called

Some systems are wireless using high frequency signals impressed on power line carrier system
the power wiring system to transmit control signals. This arrangement
is known as ___.

in measuring illumination level, the luminometer is held ___ with its

sensitive surface at least 30 centimeters from the body of the person
holding the meter, or it could be placed on a table and read from a
distance to avoid obstructing the light. horizontally
is the difference from the purity of the colors. Colors of high
saturation must be used in a well lit spaces. saturation

are the means by which the switching and dimming functions

operates. control devices

the color of lighting and the corresponding color of the object within a
space is an important consideration in producing a ___. quality of light

the purpose of light calculation, by the foot-candle or lux, is to

determine the ____ to a working level condition. average illumination in a room

is the distance between the successive luminaires in an installation. spacing

if a light object is placed on a dark background, the light object ___

more light and look brighter although both have equal illumination. reflects

a dynamic control is also called what? programmable controller

For lighting, the only control functions are ___. switching and dimming

if a print on a white paper can be clearly seen on a light background, it

is due to the effect called ___. contrast

refers to a type of lighting where the light on an illuminated area is

focused downward coming directly from the lighting fixture. direct lighting

pedestrian traffic on secondary business street and some industrial

medium pedestrian traffic
roads

a type of automatic control initiation responds to sensor indicated

field conditions via an information feedback loop. dynamic control

refers to the control of shadows cast by light. diffuseness

is the distance measured horizontally between the other of the

column or wall face or lamp post and the center of the luminaires. outreach

techniques necessary for the operation of lighting system covering

both manual and automatic control. lighting control

can be measured and easily handled because it deals with the number
quantity of light
of light fixtures required for a certain area.