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ROADWAY LIGHTING 1: IMSA EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
In the lighting industry, __________ standards apply to luminaires
electrical boxes and electrical panels.
a. SEMA
b. IMSA
c. NEMA
d. OSHA - correct answer -c.
In North America, ___________ specifications for roadway
lighting components apply to lamps and luminaire components.
a. ANSI
b. CIE
c. OSHA
d. FHWA - correct answer -a.
The following document(s) may be used for lighting design of
roadways:
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a. Transportation Association of Canada Roadway Lighting
Design Guide
b. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America RP-8
American National Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting
c. the manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
d. Both a) and b) - correct answer -d.
Multi-meter's ________ to undertake the required measurements
for ballasts and capacitors.
a. may be any type
b. must be a specific brand
c. must be a true RMS type
d. must have analog display - correct answer -c.
To test wire insulation, ____________.
a. one must measure the total resistance between any two points
separated by insulation with a multi-meter
b. one must remove it and send it back to manufacturer
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c. one must use a megger while the wire is connected to the
source power supply
d. one must measure the total resistance between any two points
separated by insulation with a megger - correct answer -d.
Following the megger test, wait for the voltage to bleed off prior to
disconnecting the megger leads, otherwise what can happen?
a. nothing
b. a shock can result
c. false megger readings
d. one can damage the wire - correct answer -b.
Underground utilities must be located
a. during construction
b. only when they pose risk
c. prior to construction
d. when noted on the construction drawings - correct answer -c.
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Where field light level measurements are required, they shall be
undertaken in accordance with what guide?
a. National Electrical Code
b. IESNA LM-50
c. no guide exists
d. a guide produced by each supplier specific to their product -
correct answer -b.
Because of the _________ used for lighting systems, it is
recommended ___________ electrical measurements or take
corrective measures, and that they use reasonable caution in
doing so.
a. low voltages; anyone can undertake
b. potentially lethal voltages; that only qualified personnel
undertake
c. equipment; anyone with reasonable electrical knowledge can
undertake
d. over-current protection; anyone with reasonable electrical
knowledge can undertake - correct answer -b.
If a luminaire is not working, ____________.
ROADWAY LIGHTING 1: IMSA EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
In the lighting industry, __________ standards apply to luminaires
electrical boxes and electrical panels.
a. SEMA
b. IMSA
c. NEMA
d. OSHA - correct answer -c.
In North America, ___________ specifications for roadway
lighting components apply to lamps and luminaire components.
a. ANSI
b. CIE
c. OSHA
d. FHWA - correct answer -a.
The following document(s) may be used for lighting design of
roadways:
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a. Transportation Association of Canada Roadway Lighting
Design Guide
b. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America RP-8
American National Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting
c. the manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
d. Both a) and b) - correct answer -d.
Multi-meter's ________ to undertake the required measurements
for ballasts and capacitors.
a. may be any type
b. must be a specific brand
c. must be a true RMS type
d. must have analog display - correct answer -c.
To test wire insulation, ____________.
a. one must measure the total resistance between any two points
separated by insulation with a multi-meter
b. one must remove it and send it back to manufacturer
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c. one must use a megger while the wire is connected to the
source power supply
d. one must measure the total resistance between any two points
separated by insulation with a megger - correct answer -d.
Following the megger test, wait for the voltage to bleed off prior to
disconnecting the megger leads, otherwise what can happen?
a. nothing
b. a shock can result
c. false megger readings
d. one can damage the wire - correct answer -b.
Underground utilities must be located
a. during construction
b. only when they pose risk
c. prior to construction
d. when noted on the construction drawings - correct answer -c.
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Where field light level measurements are required, they shall be
undertaken in accordance with what guide?
a. National Electrical Code
b. IESNA LM-50
c. no guide exists
d. a guide produced by each supplier specific to their product -
correct answer -b.
Because of the _________ used for lighting systems, it is
recommended ___________ electrical measurements or take
corrective measures, and that they use reasonable caution in
doing so.
a. low voltages; anyone can undertake
b. potentially lethal voltages; that only qualified personnel
undertake
c. equipment; anyone with reasonable electrical knowledge can
undertake
d. over-current protection; anyone with reasonable electrical
knowledge can undertake - correct answer -b.
If a luminaire is not working, ____________.
