SPēD PSC (Physical Security Certification) - Study Guide Quiz
with Answers.
Which two lamp types last the longest? - ✔✔✔ 1. Induction
2. Solid state
What term is used for measuring output of light (lumens) compared to power input (watts)?
- ✔✔✔ Lamp efficacy
What term refers to the need for lamps to be as efficient as possible to save costs and
energy? - ✔✔✔ Lamp efficacy
When "light source" or "bulb" is used, what is referring to? - ✔✔✔ A lamp
True or false? Creating stripes on walls with lighting inhibits natural recognizable breaks in
outlines or silhouettes that help security forces to detect unauthorized persons. - ✔✔✔
False
What should you do AFTER lighting systems have been installed? - ✔✔✔ 1. Implement a
planned maintenance program
2. Conduct periodic inspections
Glare projection lighting, controlled lighting, and surface lighting are methods of which type
of lighting? - ✔✔✔ Continuous lighting
Which type of lighting is manually operated, can be lit as needed, and is typically used at
areas like construction sites? - ✔✔✔ Portable lighting
What type of lamp are light emitting diodes, or LEDs? - ✔✔✔ Solid state lighting (SSL)
Which policy guidance contains the minimum standards and criteria for the physical
security, including exterior security lighting, of DoD sensitive conventional Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E)? - ✔✔✔ DoD Manual 5100.76, Physical Security of
Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
What term is used when light from one area spills over into an adjoining area? - ✔✔✔ Light
trespass
What type of building-mounted light fixture provides low-wattage lighting with a tighter
beam control and low brightness to control light trespass and glare? - ✔✔✔ Cut-off type
with Answers.
Which two lamp types last the longest? - ✔✔✔ 1. Induction
2. Solid state
What term is used for measuring output of light (lumens) compared to power input (watts)?
- ✔✔✔ Lamp efficacy
What term refers to the need for lamps to be as efficient as possible to save costs and
energy? - ✔✔✔ Lamp efficacy
When "light source" or "bulb" is used, what is referring to? - ✔✔✔ A lamp
True or false? Creating stripes on walls with lighting inhibits natural recognizable breaks in
outlines or silhouettes that help security forces to detect unauthorized persons. - ✔✔✔
False
What should you do AFTER lighting systems have been installed? - ✔✔✔ 1. Implement a
planned maintenance program
2. Conduct periodic inspections
Glare projection lighting, controlled lighting, and surface lighting are methods of which type
of lighting? - ✔✔✔ Continuous lighting
Which type of lighting is manually operated, can be lit as needed, and is typically used at
areas like construction sites? - ✔✔✔ Portable lighting
What type of lamp are light emitting diodes, or LEDs? - ✔✔✔ Solid state lighting (SSL)
Which policy guidance contains the minimum standards and criteria for the physical
security, including exterior security lighting, of DoD sensitive conventional Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E)? - ✔✔✔ DoD Manual 5100.76, Physical Security of
Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
What term is used when light from one area spills over into an adjoining area? - ✔✔✔ Light
trespass
What type of building-mounted light fixture provides low-wattage lighting with a tighter
beam control and low brightness to control light trespass and glare? - ✔✔✔ Cut-off type
