Question 1

Both incandescent and fluorescent recessed luminaires are marked with the temperature rating required for the ____ if more than 60 degrees C.

Accepted Answer

A) insulation 
B) mounting box 
C) supply conductors 
D) ceiling 
A) insulation 
B) mounting box 
C) supply conductors 
D) ceiling C

Question 2

Recessed luminaires are usually supported by ____ that are attached to the luminaires' rough-in box.

Accepted Answer

A) screws 
B) nails 
C) adjustable rails 
D) outlet boxes 
A) screws 
B) nails 
C) adjustable rails 
D) outlet boxes C

Question 3

Describe the rules governing the disconnecting means for fluorescent luminaires.

Accepted Answer

NEC 410.130(G)requires a means shall be provided for disconnecting fluorescent luminaires that have double-ended lamps and ballast(s). This requirement is for the safety of those having to work on the luminaire, such as changing out a ballast or socket. The disconnecting means is permitted to be inside or outside of the luminaire. If outside of the luminaire, it must be within sight of the luminaire.
Two-wire branch circuit: The disconnecting means is required to disconnect the ungrounded conductor supplying the ballast.
Multiwire branch circuit: The disconnecting means is required to simultaneously disconnect all conductors supplying the ballast, including the grounded conductor.

Question 4

Incandescent, open, or ____ lamps in lampholders; pendant luminaires; and pendant lampholders are not permitted in clothes closets.

Accepted Answer

A) recessed 
B) surface-mounted 
C) partially open 
D) enclosed 
A) recessed 
B) surface-mounted 
C) partially open 
D) enclosed

Question 5

For surface-mounted and pendant-hung luminaires, support rods should be placed so that they extend about ____ in. below the finished ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 6

____ that have the light source completely enclosed are permitted in clothes closets.

Accepted Answer

A) Incandescent open lamps in lampholders 
B) Pendant luminaires 
C) Pendant lampholders 
D) Surface-mounted or recessed fluorescent luminaires 
A) Incandescent open lamps in lampholders 
B) Pendant luminaires 
C) Pendant lampholders 
D) Surface-mounted or recessed fluorescent luminaires

Question 7

Type ____ luminaires are permitted to be installed in direct contact with thermal insulation.

Accepted Answer

A) IIC 
B) IC 
C) RC 
D) XC 
A) IIC 
B) IC 
C) RC 
D) XC

Question 8

A(n)____ branch circuit must supply only line-to-neutral loads if the luminaires are connected line-to-neutral.

Accepted Answer

A) multiwire 
B) regular 
C) irregular 
D) dual-wire 
A) multiwire 
B) regular 
C) irregular 
D) dual-wire

Question 9

What are the stipulations relevant to lamps in new energy conservation laws that have been enacted in some states?

Accepted Answer

​ 
 The new laws in these states simply

Question 10

Why are there special requirements for clothes closets?

Accepted Answer

The NEC defines a clothes closet as a n

Question 11

Both Type THWN-2 and Type ____ conductors have an insulation temperature rating of 90 degrees Celsius and generally meet the temperature requirement for connecting luminaires.

Accepted Answer

A) THW 
B) THHN 
C) RHW 
D) USE 
A) THW 
B) THHN 
C) RHW 
D) USE

Question 12

Recessed luminaires should be securely fastened to the ceiling framing members using bolts, screws, or ____.

Accepted Answer

A) tacks 
B) rivets 
C) grid elements 
D) glue 
A) tacks 
B) rivets 
C) grid elements 
D) glue

Question 13

What are the requirements for multiwire branch circuits?

Accepted Answer

Per NEC 210.4 , the requirements for mul

Question 14

Most fluorescent lamps with energy savings ballasts, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LEDs, and halogen lamps meet high-efficacy requirements. ____ do not.

Accepted Answer

A) Most fluorescent lamps with energy savings ballasts 
B) Conventional incandescent lamps 
C) Compact fluorescent lamps 
D) Halogen lamps 
A) Most fluorescent lamps with energy savings ballasts 
B) Conventional incandescent lamps 
C) Compact fluorescent lamps 
D) Halogen lamps

Question 15

Recessed incandescent luminaires not marked Type IC and those marked for installing directly in ____ must not have insulation over the top of the luminaire.

Accepted Answer

A) copper 
B) aluminum 
C) stainless steel 
D) poured concrete 
A) copper 
B) aluminum 
C) stainless steel 
D) poured concrete

Question 16

For fluorescent and HID luminaires, the volt-ampere allowance is based on the rating of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ballast 
B) filament 
C) tubing 
D) phosphor 
A) ballast 
B) filament 
C) tubing 
D) phosphor

Question 17

It is necessary that the illumination of a building comply with energy codes. These codes usually evaluate the illumination on the basis of the average ____ per square foot (meter)of illumination load.

Accepted Answer

A) watts 
B) volt-amperes 
C) lumens 
D) candelas 
A) watts 
B) volt-amperes 
C) lumens 
D) candelas

Question 18

Beginning with the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code , the term luminaire is used exclusively. Previous editions of the NEC   used the term luminaire followed by the term ____ in parentheses.

Accepted Answer

A) lamp 
B) lighting source 
C) fixture 
D) lightbulb 
A) lamp 
B) lighting source 
C) fixture 
D) lightbulb

Question 19

What are the guidelines for recessed incandescent luminaires not marked IC?

Accepted Answer

​ 
 Recessed incandescent luminaires not

Question 20

The installation of luminaires, lighting outlets, and supports is covered in Article 410 of the NEC . Article 410 sets forth the basic requirements for the installation, commonly referred to as the "____."

Accepted Answer

A) light-up 
B) grounding 
C) pre-set 
D) rough-in 
A) light-up 
B) grounding 
C) pre-set 
D) rough-in

Exam 15: Luminaires

Both incandescent and fluorescent recessed luminaires are marked with the temperature rating required for the ____ if more than 60 degrees C.

Recessed luminaires are usually supported by ____ that are attached to the luminaires' rough-in box.

Describe the rules governing the disconnecting means for fluorescent luminaires.

Incandescent, open, or ____ lamps in lampholders; pendant luminaires; and pendant lampholders are not permitted in clothes closets.

For surface-mounted and pendant-hung luminaires, support rods should be placed so that they extend about ____ in. below the finished ceiling.

____ that have the light source completely enclosed are permitted in clothes closets.

Type ____ luminaires are permitted to be installed in direct contact with thermal insulation.

A(n)____ branch circuit must supply only line-to-neutral loads if the luminaires are connected line-to-neutral.

What are the stipulations relevant to lamps in new energy conservation laws that have been enacted in some states?

Why are there special requirements for clothes closets?

Both Type THWN-2 and Type ____ conductors have an insulation temperature rating of 90 degrees Celsius and generally meet the temperature requirement for connecting luminaires.

Recessed luminaires should be securely fastened to the ceiling framing members using bolts, screws, or ____.

What are the requirements for multiwire branch circuits?

Most fluorescent lamps with energy savings ballasts, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LEDs, and halogen lamps meet high-efficacy requirements. ____ do not.

Recessed incandescent luminaires not marked Type IC and those marked for installing directly in ____ must not have insulation over the top of the luminaire.

For fluorescent and HID luminaires, the volt-ampere allowance is based on the rating of the ____.

It is necessary that the illumination of a building comply with energy codes. These codes usually evaluate the illumination on the basis of the average ____ per square foot (meter)of illumination load.

Beginning with the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code , the term luminaire is used exclusively. Previous editions of the NEC used the term luminaire followed by the term ____ in parentheses.

What are the guidelines for recessed incandescent luminaires not marked IC?

The installation of luminaires, lighting outlets, and supports is covered in Article 410 of the NEC . Article 410 sets forth the basic requirements for the installation, commonly referred to as the "____."

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