ALA Lighting Specialist Exam (actual 2025) questions
and verified answers.
A 100A19 lamp has a rated output of 1750 lumens and life of
750 hours. Its efficiency is?
Answers:
• 1750 Lumens
• 1750 LPW
• 17.5 LPW
• 17.5 LPH - <<<Answers>>>Answer
17.5 LPW
Question
Which of these statements is FALSE with respect to
architectural details?
Answers:
• A soffit is a dropped area in the ceiling
• Rise and Run refer to the slope of the ceiling
• Plenum refers to an attic area
• Joists and studs refer to framing members -
<<<Answers>>>Answer
,Plenum refers to an attic area
Question
To see as well as a person of age 25, a person of age 55
would typically need?
Answers:
• 25% more light
• 50% more light
• 100% more light
• 200% more light - <<<Answers>>>Answer
100% more light
Question
Light intensity in a specific direction is called:?
Answers:
• Lumens
• Footcandles
• Color Rendering index (CRI)
• Color Temperature
,• Candlepower - <<<Answers>>>Answer
Candlepower
Question
Which of the following is NOT used to calculate energy
savings?
Answers:
• Fixture wattage
• Operating Hours
• Electricity rate
• Lamp Life - <<<Answers>>>Answer
Electricity Rate
Question
Which of these lighting recommendations would typically
NOT be appropriate?
Answers:
• Six watts per square foot of incandescent light in a kitchen
• 50 footcandles on kitchen work surfaces
• 100/150/200 watt bulb in a living room reading lamp
, • 150 footcandles on difficult hobbies -
<<<Answers>>>Answer
Six watts per square foot of incandescent lighting in a kitchen
Question
Which type of lamp has a soft glass enclosure?
Answers:
• PAR
• BR
• MR
• AR - <<<Answers>>>Answer
BR
Question
Which answer is a simple track light capable of accepting
many medium base lamps?
Answers:
• Parabolic Troffer
• Universal
• Remodeler
and verified answers.
A 100A19 lamp has a rated output of 1750 lumens and life of
750 hours. Its efficiency is?
Answers:
• 1750 Lumens
• 1750 LPW
• 17.5 LPW
• 17.5 LPH - <<<Answers>>>Answer
17.5 LPW
Question
Which of these statements is FALSE with respect to
architectural details?
Answers:
• A soffit is a dropped area in the ceiling
• Rise and Run refer to the slope of the ceiling
• Plenum refers to an attic area
• Joists and studs refer to framing members -
<<<Answers>>>Answer
,Plenum refers to an attic area
Question
To see as well as a person of age 25, a person of age 55
would typically need?
Answers:
• 25% more light
• 50% more light
• 100% more light
• 200% more light - <<<Answers>>>Answer
100% more light
Question
Light intensity in a specific direction is called:?
Answers:
• Lumens
• Footcandles
• Color Rendering index (CRI)
• Color Temperature
,• Candlepower - <<<Answers>>>Answer
Candlepower
Question
Which of the following is NOT used to calculate energy
savings?
Answers:
• Fixture wattage
• Operating Hours
• Electricity rate
• Lamp Life - <<<Answers>>>Answer
Electricity Rate
Question
Which of these lighting recommendations would typically
NOT be appropriate?
Answers:
• Six watts per square foot of incandescent light in a kitchen
• 50 footcandles on kitchen work surfaces
• 100/150/200 watt bulb in a living room reading lamp
, • 150 footcandles on difficult hobbies -
<<<Answers>>>Answer
Six watts per square foot of incandescent lighting in a kitchen
Question
Which type of lamp has a soft glass enclosure?
Answers:
• PAR
• BR
• MR
• AR - <<<Answers>>>Answer
BR
Question
Which answer is a simple track light capable of accepting
many medium base lamps?
Answers:
• Parabolic Troffer
• Universal
• Remodeler
