Sample Test 3: Fluorescent

Fluorescent Module: Sample Test Questions.................................................. Print this page
Test your knowledge of the material covered in the training module.
No answer key is provided but answers can be found in the body of the training.

(1) The common base for most F32T8 and F40 linear fluorescent lamps is
(a) Single pin
(b) Medium bi-pin
(c) Miniature bi-pin
(d) Recessed double contact

(2) Which ballast provides the best efficiency?
(a) Electromagnetic ballasts
(b) Electronic Rapid Start ballasts
(c) Electronic Instant Start ballasts

(3) A customer is replacing (in a 4-lamp fixture) T12 CW on Electromagnetic ballast with T8 Wattmiser on UltraMAX ballast. Typical annual energy savings will be
(assume 4500 hours, 10 cents/kWh)
(a) No savings but improved light
(b) $15
(c) $27
(d) $67

(4) Lamps designated as TCLP compliant can be thrown away in the dumpster
(a) True in all of the US
(b) Depends on local and regional laws
(c) All fluorescent lamps must be recycled
(d) They don't have to be recycled but must be disposed off as hazardous waste

(5) Which of the following is NOT TRUE about GE's new UltraMAX ballast
(a) Can directly replace other T8 Instant Start ballasts and save energy.
(b) The same ballast will work on 120 or 277 volt line but you must connect the right wires.
(b) The same ballast will work on 120 or 277 volt line and you don't have to figure out which wires to connect.
(d) The same lamps can emit more or less light depending on which UltraMAX ballast you choose

(6) The hotter you run the fluorescent lamp, the higher the light output.
(a) True
(b) True but you will get short life
(c) False

(7) The F32 T8 High Lumen lamp manages to get more light than standard T8 lamps by
(a) Operating on higher current
(b) Improved phosphor
(c) Putting out more blue light
(d) It is longer than the standard lamp

(8) The longest lasting compact fluorescent lamp is
(a) 2D
(b) Triple Biax
(c) Genura
(d) Silv-IR

(9) The correct one-to-one replacement for a 4-ft. T8 735 lamp would be
(a) GE's F32T8/SP30
(b) GE's F32T8/SP35
(c) GE's F32T8/SPX35
(d) GE's F32T8/SPX735

(10) A value-added replacement for a 4-ft. T8 735 lamp would be
(a) GE's F32T8/SP41
(b) GE's F32T8/SPX35
(c) GE's F32T8/SP35/WM
(d) GE's F32T8/SP35/SXL
(e) any one of (b), (c) or (d)