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NCQLP Lighting Certification | 2019 candidate handbook
NCQLP Lighting Certification | 2019
tion:
Dear Candidate for Lighting Certifica
deciding if you are ready
dida te Han dbo ok to assi st you as a prospective candidate in
The NCQLP prepares the LC Can cifically developed by
Exa min atio n and to help you to prepare for it. It has been spe
to take the Lighting Cert ifica tion study for and to take the
Serv ices , to dire ct you to the information you will need to
NCQLP and its testing age ncy , PSI advice it offers will be
ew this man ual care fully , we beli eve the material it contains and the
LC Examination. If you revi
extremely valuable to you.
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applications as they are being prac
Therefore, we encourage each
with in the Examination is quite comprehensive.
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to take this Examination. No matter what our leve r,
candidate to tho roug hly prep are mination is broadly based. Howeve
that are less fam iliar to us than others. The Lighting Certification Exa l as prac titio ners . But,
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n, read the mat erial in this Handbook carefully. It answ
To prepare to take the Exa min atio tion examination. There are 180
atio n. The 2019 LC Examination is a 4-hour, two-sec
asked questions abo ut the Exa min Most of us have taken multiple-
ty (80) of thes e are a series of job-related case studies.
multiple-choice que stio ns. Eigh g tested on case studies may be
iliar with thes e types of questions. However, bein
choice tests befo re so we are fam case studies, are included
you hav e had less experience. These questions, utilizing
a testing mechan ism with whi ch , you will need to focus on
to gath er info rma tion and mak e decisions. To successfully answer them
to test your ability
and skill.
your application-oriented knowledge
a part of a Study
way s to enh anc e you r prep aration. Some find it useful to become
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invo lved in any test stud y activities beyond the LC candidate
Group. (NCQLP does not bec ome anize the reference
r own . Or, you mig ht do both to support your efforts to org
it is more effective to stud y on thei feel you need to study in
and iden tify top ic area s with in the Content Outline for which you
texts in a meaningful way
greater depth.
ed in becoming
ntee rs invo lved in this Prog ram , we are pleased that you are interest
On behalf of all the NCQLP volu ute to your success in achieving this
e the info rmation in this Handbook will contrib
Ligh ting Cert ified . We hop llence that lighting professionals are
is very enc oura ging to see the growing commitment to exce Lighting Certified.
obje ctiv e. It
to you r join ing thos e with in our field who have chosen to become
exhibiting and we look forward
NCQLP Examination CommitteeNCQLP | Candidate Handbook
i. NCQLP Lighting Certification Examination Process
The following flow chart helps explain the entire Lighting Certification application and examination process.
Candidate completes the NCQLP
Lighting Certification Examination
application and forwards it with
required documentation and
fee to NCQLP by the
application deadline.
Application/registration
is reviewed.
Application is approved, and the
candidate is entered into a
Application is rejected, and database of eligible candidates by
the material is returned. or NCQLP. An email notifying receipt
of application is sent.
Applicant provides additional An admission letter is mailed to
materials if the application was all eligible registered candidates
returned because it is incomplete. 10 business days prior
to the Examination.
Candidate takes Examination.
Candidate is unsuccessful and Candidate passes the
retakes the Examination at a future Examination and becomes
date, if he or she chooses to reapply Lighting Certified. Entered
and submit another completed or into database by NCQLP in
application form and fee. January. Receives certificate
and lapel pin in late January.
Candidate record is created by
NCQLP, and the successful LC is
listed in the online NCQLP Registry.
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NCQLP | Table of Contents
i. NCQLP Lighting Certification Examination Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
1. About NCQLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Testing Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3. Statement of Nondiscrimination Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4. NCQLP Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5. NCQLP Lighting Certification Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Case Study Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6. Examination Date and Application Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
7. Eligibility Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8. Examination Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
9. Test Center Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
10. Requests for Special Test Centers (National and International – Manual Application Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
11. Non-Saturday Examinations (Manual Application Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
12. Requests for Special Accommodations (Manual Application Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
13. Refunds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
14. Admission to the Test Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
15. Schedule for the Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
16. Inclement Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
17. At the Test Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
18. Scores Canceled by NCQLP and/or PSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
19. Questions About the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
20. Report of Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
21. Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
22. Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
23. Duplicate Score Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
24. Requests for Handscoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
25. Re-Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
26. Certification Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
27. Lighting Certification Syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Content Outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Case Study Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Suggested Reference List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Study Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Test-taking Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sample Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Case Study Sample Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Forms
2019 Lighting Certification Examination Application – Part A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NCQLP Application Consent Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2019 NCQLP Examination Application – Part B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recommendation Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Request for Non-Saturday Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Request for Special Accommodations Provider Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Copyright © 2019. National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval
system, without permission in writing from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.
Rev. 2/13/2019
Candidate Handbook | 2019 iiiNCQLP | Candidate Handbook
L ighting is the single most important element in the visual
environment. Effective lighting improves productivity and
strengthens security. Lighting consumes up to 40 percent of the
4. NCQLP Certification
NCQLP Certification is a voluntary, industry-led effort. It is a
recognition of those professionals who have met specified
energy used in our buildings. A well-designed lighting system minimum standards, as measured by a systematic evaluation
reduces energy, maintenance, and potential liability costs. Both of the likelihood of success in executing a set of skills. Those
public and private interests are served by more effective lighting who successfully complete the LC Examination and maintain
and reduced operating costs. Rapid improvements in lighting their certification are entitled to use the appellation LC, Lighting
systems and equipment offer potential solutions, yet they have Certified, after their name.
also made lighting practice more complex.
As the lighting industry has grown, a number of efforts have 5. NCQLP Lighting Certification Examination
been undertaken to differentiate knowledgeable and quali- NCQLP offers the Lighting Certification Examination for lighting
fied lighting practitioners. As a result, a need was recognized professionals in design, installation, operations and maintenance
for an independent, industry-wide credentialing effort. Such a of lighting equipment and systems. The Examination tests base-
program addresses multiple issues that include: safety, health, line knowledge of techniques and technologies required for
productivity, energy conservation and effectiveness, environ- efficient and effective lighting practice.
mental concerns, governmental policy, lighting technology, and The Lighting Certification Examination is a 4 hour, two section
competent, knowledgeable lighting practice. Examination. There are 180 multiple-choice questions. Eighty of
these questions are a series of job-related case studies.
1. About NCQLP
The National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Multiple-Choice Questions
Professions (NCQLP) is an independent certifying body. NCQLP, a The multiple-choice section includes questions on the following
non-profit credentialing body composed of membership organi- three major content areas:
zations, sponsors a baseline certification program for individuals • Existing Conditions
in lighting and lighting related professions. • Design Phase
NCQLP is governed by a Board of Directors that represents its • Bidding and Construction Phase
member organizations. Member organizations include the:
The Multiple-Choice Section Summary below contains infor-
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) mation about the cognitive complexity levels of examination
International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) questions. Complexity levels describe the cognitive nature of
interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies questions asked as defined below.
(NALMCO)
Lighting Research Center (LRC) Complexity Levels
National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors
Recall is the ability to recall or recognize specific information.
(NAILD)
Application is the ability to comprehend, relate or apply
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
knowledge to new or changing situations.
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority
(NYSERDA) Analysis is the ability to analyze information, to put informa-
tion together to arrive at solutions, and/or to evaluate the
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
usefulness of the solutions.
U.S. Department of Energy – (USDOE)
2. Testing Agency Multiple-Choice Section Summary
PSI Services is the professional testing agency under contract Number of Questions by Type
with NCQLP to assist in the development, site management, Content Area Recall Application Analysis Total
scoring and analysis of the Lighting Certification Examination. 1. Existing Conditions 8 15 2 25
PSI services also include reporting of scores to candidates who 2. Design Phase 9 27 9 45
take the Examination. PSI is a leader in the testing industry, 3. Bidding and Construction
offering certification, licensing, talent assessment and academic Phase 6 18 6 30
solutions worldwide. Total 23 60 17 100
3. Statement of Nondiscrimination Policy
NCQLP and PSI do not discriminate among applicants on the
basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability,
sexual orientation or marital status.
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*September 19, 2019, is the final application mailed or online
Case Study Information through www.ncqlp.org submission deadline. THERE ARE NO
The case studies are classified in 5 basic construction appli- EXCEPTIONS TO THIS DEADLINE!
cations with the following subcategories listed as below.
Note: Questions from the 17 Application chapters within 7. Eligibility Requirements
the IES Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition, may be distributed To be eligible for the NCQLP Lighting Certification Examination,
across any case study. candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Commercial (5 case studies) 1. Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
• Office university and a minimum of three years of lighting-related
• Retail work experience.
• Hospitality and Entertainment OR
• Sports and Recreation 2. Have a minimum of six years of lighting-related work experi-
2. Institutional (6 case studies) ence.
• Education Intern LC candidates: Visit the NCQLP website, www.ncqlp.org
• Health Care for information about the Intern LC Program. Qualified students
• Transport or graduates within one year following graduation with a bach-
• Museum elor’s degree only may take the Examination as an Intern.
• Worship
Letters of Recommendation: All candidates, including Intern
• Libraries LC candidates, are required to submit two Recommendations
• Government (Municipal and Correctional Facilities) with their application. These can be from peers, colleagues or
3. Residential (2 case studies) supervisors who are non-family members. The Recommendation
• Single Family Form is included in this handbook and may be duplicated.
• Multi Family These Recommendation Forms are to substantiate your level of
• Assisted Living experience. Online Recommendations are directly linked back to
4. Industrial (2 case studies) your application. They DO NOT come directly to NCQLP.
• Manufacturing
How to Apply: Submit or transmit through the online process
• Warehouse
under www.ncqlp.org the: completed application (Parts A and
5. Exteriors (site and roadway) (1 case study)
B); application Consent Form, two completed Recommendations
Note: Questions will be included on Art; Common and appropriate fee to NCQLP by August 14 (early application
Applications; Daylighting; Emergency, Safety, and Security; postmark deadline) or September 19 (final application postmark
and Miscellaneous within the above applications. deadline). If you have less than six years of lighting-related
experience, you MUST include an official, college transcript
with your application or, if submitting online, a PDF copy.
The transcript CANNOT be sent separately.
Note: Your total score will be based on the entire 180 items –
100 from the general multiple-choice section and 80 from Please wait at least 30 business days following the application
the case study section. deadline before calling NCQLP about your application. An email
confirmation of receipt will be sent to all eligible candidates
NCQLP, with the advice and assistance of PSI, prepares the within 30 business days of receipt of the application. Incomplete
Examination. The questions are obtained from those with applications will be returned without processing. All applica-
content expertise in lighting and are reviewed for relevancy, tion materials must be submitted by September 19, 2019.
consistency, accuracy and appropriateness by NCQLP volunteers.
8. Examination Fees
6. Examination Date and Application Deadlines Early Application Final Application
2019 Examination Schedule Postmark Deadline Postmark Deadline
Examination Fee (by August 14) Fee (by September 19)
Examination Early Application Final Application*
Date Postmark Deadline Postmark Deadline Lighting Certification $575 $675
____________ ___________________ ___________________
November 2, 2019 August 14, 2019 September 19, 2019 Application fees may be paid by credit card (American Express,
MasterCard, and VISA only), check or money order payable to
A Lighting Certification Examination Application is included in NCQLP in U.S. dollars only. DO NOT SEND CASH.
this handbook. You may also submit an application online
through www.ncqlp.org. (Click on ‘About the Certification 9. Test Center Information
Examination’ then click on ‘Online Application’ under ‘Downloads The following cities will serve as test centers for the 2019
and Dates’.) All forms must be completed together with the Examination. You must indicate your choice of test center code
required recommendations and the appropriate fee to NCQLP on your application in the space provided.
by September 19, 2019. (See application for checklist.)
AZ – Phoenix AZ0042 – Gateway Community College
CA – Oakland CA0054 – Walnut Creek Marriott – (Walnut Creek, CA)
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CA – Los Angeles CA0053 – Loyola Marymount University cial, sealed by a Notary Public and submitted to NCQLP with the
CO – Denver CO0061 – Denver University completed application materials by the August 14, 2019, Early
DC – Washington DC0091 – George Washington University Application postmark deadline. This request cannot be sent
FL – Orlando FL0102 – University of Central Florida online via the NCQLP website.
GA – Atlanta GA0120 – Atlanta Metropolitan College
IL – Chicago IL0141 – Loyola University 12. Requests for Special Accommodations
MA – Boston MA0221 – University of Massachusetts Boston (Manual Application Only)
MI – Detroit MI0233 – Madonna University (Livonia, MI) NCQLP and PSI comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
MN – Minneapolis MN0241 – University of Minnesota – St. Paul Campus (ADA) and want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are
NC – Raleigh NC0343 – Wake Tech Community College not deprived of the opportunity to take the Examination solely
NY – New York NY0331 – Pace University by reason of a disability, as required and defined by the relevant
OH – Cleveland OH0361 – Cleveland State University provisions of the law. Special Examination arrangements may be
PA – Philadelphia PA0391 – University of Pennsylvania made for these individuals, provided that an appropriate request
TX – Dallas TX0442 – Brookhaven College (Irving, TX) for accommodation is submitted with the application materials to
UT – Salt Lake City UT0451 – University of Utah NCQLP by the application deadline and the request is approved.
WA – Seattle WA0481 – Renton Technical College (Renton, WA) A form to request accommodation is in this handbook. This
International form must be signed by an appropriate medical/healthcare
Canada – Toronto, Ontario CAN0725 – York University professional and submitted with the Examination application
– Vancouver, BC CAN0753 – Ashton College and must include all required documentation materials to
substantiate the specific needs of each individual. This request
All sites are subject to change because of candidate volume and cannot be sent online via the NCQLP website.
availability. These may not be final locations.
NOTE: Requests for a change of test center location must be 13. Refunds
made in writing to NCQLP and must be received by NCQLP REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS REQUEST-
no later than September 19, 2019. ING TO WITHDRAW FROM THE EXAMINATION AFTER THE
APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. Medical requests signed by
10. Requests for Special Test Centers the candidate’s physician, or conditions beyond the control of
(National and International – Manual the individual, received in writing at least 15 days prior to the
Application Only) Examination date, will qualify the candidate’s application to be
Requests to establish a special test center in a location in the rolled over to the following year. A rollover is permitted one time
U.S. other than the test centers listed on page 2 must be sub- only. A $150 administrative fee is charged, if approved. However,
mitted by the early deadline of August 14, 2019, and must these individuals must submit another set of completed appli-
include the $1,250 special test center fee for U.S. locations. cation materials to apply to sit for the Examination the next
A candidate requesting a special U.S. test center should submit year. OTHERWISE, ANY CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO APPEAR
a written request with the application and the additional $1,250 FOR THE EXAMINATION ON THE SCHEDULED DATE WILL
special test center fee. If there is more than one candidate FORFEIT THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE EXAMINATION FEE.
registered at a location, the fee can be divided among them; Examination fees are not transferable to another testing date
however the complete $1,250 fee payment must accompany unless a rollover has been granted. They can never be transferred
the request. Requests received prior to the August 14, 2019, to another individual.
deadline will be reviewed for consideration in establishing
an additional test site, and the liaison applicant notified. 14. Admission to the Test Center
Approximately 10 business days before the Examination date,
The above practices are the same for Special International Test PSI will mail an admission letter to all scheduled candidates
Center requests with the difference being in fees. Each Special indicating the exact reporting address for the Examination. To
International Test Center request will be reviewed individually gain admission to the test center, two forms of identification are
for costs and the liaison candidate notified. required.
11. Non-Saturday Examinations • One form must be a current, permanent identification
(Manual Application Only) card issued by a governmental agency that includes both
your signature and photograph. Only a driver’s license,
Examinations will be administered on a day other than Saturday
state or federally issued ID, military ID or passport will
for those candidates whose religious beliefs prohibit them from
be accepted. No form of temporary identification will be
being tested on Saturday. Applicants requesting to be tested on
accepted.
a day other than Saturday should choose one of the designated
Saturday test centers listed, indicating that they request a non- • The second form of identification must include your name
Saturday Examination on the manual application form, and they and signature to allow verification of the signature on the
must complete the Request for Non-Saturday Examination form first form. If your name is different from what appears
in this handbook. The form must be signed by a religious offi- on either form of identification, you must bring proof of
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your name change such as a marriage license, divorce Guidelines for Calculators: What is Allowed?
decree or court order. All candidates will also be required • An allowable calculator will be hand-held, solar or battery
to sign the registration roster prior to admission. PROPER operated, and silent (i.e., the calculator has NO printing
IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO GAIN ADMISSION TO capability).
THE TEST CENTER. • Calculators with simple memory or scientific function are
allowed.
A candidate not receiving an admission letter at least • Financial and Real Estate calculators generally ARE allowed,
five business days before the Examination date should but they must be hand held, solar or battery powered and
contact PSI Candidate Services by telephone at 888/519- silent.
9901 to obtain the exact reporting address for the The HP 12C, HP17BII, the TI-BAII plus, TI-BAII plus Professional
Examination. PSI will not be responsible for candidates calculators do not have full alpha keypads and ARE ALLOWED.
not receiving admission letters unless such candidates Guidelines for Calculators: What is NOT Allowed?
notify PSI Candidate Services by telephone prior to the
• Calculators that are NOT acceptable include large calcula-
Examination date.
tors that have printing capabilities or need to be plugged in.
• Calculators with screens that can display more than one
Candidates will be assigned to one of the 20 test centers listed. line of numbers or those with alphabetic keypads (keys
Changes in test center assignments CANNOT be made after from A-Z that allow text input) are not allowed due to the
September 19, 2019. threat of candidates storing examination information.
• Any mobile device with a calculator function (cell phone,
15. Schedule for the Examination tablet, etc.) is not allowed.
Report to the test center no later than 12:30 p.m. Seating The I-Touch and I-Pad, TI-83 Plus, HP 19BII, 39G, 49G, 48Gx
of candidates, distribution of examination materials and calculators are true programmable devices with alpha
examination instructions will begin shortly thereafter. ANYONE keypads and are NOT allowed.
WHO ARRIVES AFTER THE SEALS ON THE EXAMINATION Graphing calculators and phones of any kind, even with
BOOKLETS HAVE BEEN BROKEN WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. calculator functionality, are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
You will have 4 hours to complete the Examination. Additional 4. Bring a sweater or a jacket should a room be too cool for you.
time is not allowed. No breaks are scheduled during the
5. Bring a watch. Candidates are responsible for allocating
Examination.
their time. You will not be permitted to continue the
Examination beyond the established time limit. Timers/
16. Inclement Weather
alarms are not allowed. The use of such devices will result
In the event of inclement weather, natural disasters or unforeseen in disqualification.
emergencies on the day of a scheduled Examination, NCQLP
6. No other electronic devices are permitted in the Examination
and PSI will determine whether circumstances warrant the
room or site, including cellular/smart phones and signaling
cancellation of the Examination at a specific site, and subsequent
devices such as pagers.
rescheduling of an Examination at a particular test center(s). The
Examination will usually not be rescheduled if the supervisor is 7. No books, reference materials, food or drink may be taken
able to open the test center. Candidates may visit the website into the Examination room.
www.goAMP.com prior to the Examination to determine if PSI 8. No Examination materials, documents or memoranda of any
has been advised that any test centers are closed. Every attempt kind may be taken from the Examination room.
will be made to administer all Examinations as scheduled. 9. You must have the supervisor’s permission to leave the room
However, should an Examination be canceled at a test center(s), during the Examination. You will not be allowed additional
all scheduled candidates will receive notification following the time to make up for time lost during breaks.
Examination regarding a rescheduled Examination date. 10. The Examination will be held only on the day and time sched-
uled.
17. At the Test Center
11. No questions concerning the content of the Examination may
1. Candidates will be provided sharpened pencils with erasers
be asked during the testing period. The candidate should
at the testing center. ONLY THESE PENCILS CAN BE USED TO
listen carefully to the instructions given by the proctor/
COMPLETE THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE ANSWER SHEET.
supervisor and should carefully read the directions in the
2. The Examination will be composed of two sections. Candidates Examination booklets.
are allowed 4 hours to complete the entire Examination.
12. The supervisor may dismiss a candidate from the Examination
3. A basic hand-held, battery-operated or a solar-operated for any of the following reasons:
calculator without paper tape printing or alphabetic memory
• if the candidate’s admission to the Examination is unau-
capabilities and scientific calculators without memory are
thorized;
permitted. Candidates are not allowed to share calculators.
• if a candidate creates a disturbance, is abusive or otherwise
uncooperative;
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• if a candidate gives or receives help, is suspected of doing 20. Report of Results
so or shows any other evidence of cheating; Candidates will be notified by the end of December following
• if a candidate attempts to remove Examination materials or the Examination date whether they have passed or failed
notes from the testing room; the Examination. No results will be provided by telephone.
• if a candidate attempts to take the Examination for some- Examination scores are reported as raw scores and a total scaled
one else; score is given. A raw score is the number of correctly answered
• if the candidate displays and/or uses a cellular/smart questions. The scaled score is statistically derived from the raw
phone or other prohibited electronic device during the score. Your total raw score determines whether you pass or fail,
Examination; and is converted to a scaled score ranging between 0 and 99. A
• if the candidate attempts to use unauthorized aids; and/or scaled score of 70 is required to pass.
• if the candidate fails to follow Examination regulations or The reason for reporting scaled scores is that different forms or
the instructions given by the test center supervisor. versions of the Examination may vary in difficulty. As new forms
of the Examination are introduced, many questions in each
18. Scores Canceled by NCQLP and/or PSI content area are replaced. These changes may cause one form
NCQLP and PSI are concerned with reporting only valid scores. of the Examination to be slightly easier or harder than another
On rare occasions, circumstances may make Examination scores form. To adjust for these differences in difficulty, a procedure
invalid. NCQLP and/or PSI reserve the right to cancel or withhold called “equating” is used. The goal of equating is to ensure
any Examination scores if, in their sole discretion, there is cause fairness to all candidates.
to question the validity of the scores. Scores declared invalid
and canceled by NCQLP and/or PSI may be grouped into two In the equating process, the minimum raw score which is the
categories: number of correctly answered questions required to equal the
scaled passing score, is statistically adjusted, or equated. For
1. Doubts may be raised about the validity of candidates’ scores instance, if the Examination is determined to be more difficult
because of suspected misconduct; in such circumstances, than the base form of the Examination, then the minimum raw
candidates are to cooperate in the investigation of their passing score required will be slightly lower than the original
scores. If scores are canceled because of suspected raw passing score. If the Examination is easier than the base
candidate misconduct, NCQLP will investigate such matters form of the Examination, then the minimum raw score will be
to determine if the candidate will be eligible for retesting. higher. Equating helps to assure that the scaled passing score
2. Some scores may be rendered invalid because of represents the same level of difficulty no matter which form of
circumstances beyond the candidates’ control, such as faulty the Examination a candidate takes.
Examination materials or mistiming. NCQLP and/or PSI will In addition to the candidate’s total raw and scaled scores, raw
investigate such situations. When such occurrences result scores are reported for all the major content categories of
in canceling candidates’ scores, NCQLP is notified that there the Multiple-Choice Examination. The number of questions
are no reportable scores for reasons beyond the candidates’ answered correctly in each content category is compared to the
control. In this event, NCQLP and PSI will determine the total number of questions that is possible in that category on the
appropriate action to take for these candidates. Examination such as 15/20. However, passing the Examination is
In addition to the reasons listed above, NCQLP may cancel or based only on the candidate’s total scaled score.
invalidate Examination results if, upon investigation, violation of Successful candidates receive from NCQLP a letter, certificate
the policies outlined in this publication are found to have occurred.
and pin sent in late January. Successful candidates will also be
given access to their online profile in late January.
19. Questions About the Examination
Candidates may comment on any Examination question only 21. Confidentiality
at the time of the Examination if a question is believed to be
Individual Examination scores are released ONLY to the indi-
misleading or deficient in accuracy or content. A form for
vidual candidate. Results will not be given via telephone, fax
this purpose will be provided during the Examination. Each
or email. NEITHER NCQLP OR PSI CAN DISCUSS ANYTHING
comment will be individually reviewed before Examination
RELATED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN
scoring. Individual responses to comments on questions will not
THAT INDIVIDUAL. Successful candidate names may be listed in
be provided. No comments on questions will be considered
NCQLP member organizations’ publications.
after Examination results are released to candidates.
Following the Examination, candidates may not have access to
the Examinations or to specific questions.
22. Disclaimer
The report of Examination results by PSI is for the sole use of the
Any complaints about the conduct of the Examination or the individual candidate. Any use of Examination results by other
test center have to be submitted in writing to the Operations entities is inappropriate and NCQLP can assume no responsibility
Department, PSI, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543 or liability for such use.
within 10 days following the Examination, with a copy to NCQLP.
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23. Duplicate Score Reports Lighting Certification Examination Content Outline
Requests for duplicate score reports must be made in writing to This Examination tests both knowledge of basic concepts and
PSI within one year of the Examination date. Your request must ability to solve design problems.
include your name, mailing address, Examination date, test site
and signature. The fee for a duplicate score report is $25; include I. EXISTING CONDITIONS (25 Items)
a check or money order made payable to PSI Services Inc. for this A. Assess Lighting Systems
amount with your request and mail to: PSI, 18000 W. 105th St., 1. Luminaire types
Olathe, KS 66061-7543. 2. Luminaire placement
3. Luminaire mounting
24. Requests for Handscoring 4. Light source (e.g., types, CCT, CRI, spectral distribution)
5. Ballast/Driver (e.g., types, voltage, current, ballast factor)
Candidates who do not pass the Examination may request
6. Illuminance levels
a manual verification of the computer scoring. Requests for
7. Daylighting conditions and characteristics
manual rescoring must be submitted to PSI, 18000 W. 105th
8. Lighting controls (e.g., occupancy sensors, timer
St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543 in writing within one year of the
switches, photocells, dimmers, energy management
Examination with a copy to NCQLP. The fee to hand score the
systems)
Examination is $25. The request should include: your name, mail-
9. Emergency lighting and exit signs
ing address, Examination date, test site, signature and a copy
10. Light quality (e.g., under/overlighting, glare, light
of your score report. Upon receipt of the request and appro-
pollution, light trespass)
priate fee, the candidate’s answer sheet will be inspected and
11. Equipment (e.g., failure, flicker, cycling)
handscored. This process takes approximately 30 days.
12. Electrical conditions (voltages)
Candidates near a passing score should be aware that to ensure
B. Review Building Conditions
correct reporting of results, the testing agency selects a random
1. Ceiling types
sampling of Examinations of candidates who score within one
2. Plenum depth (e.g., HVAC diffusers, ducts)
unit of passing. These Examinations are automatically hand-
3. Building or space characteristics
scored before results are mailed as a quality control measure.
• age
Thus, it is extremely doubtful that any Examination results will
• height, width, length, orientation, latitude
change from “fail” to “pass” through handscoring.
• surface reflectances
• available daylighting
25. Re-Examination
• luminance ratios
There is no limit to the number of times unsuccessful
• aesthetic conditions
candidates may take the Examination, provided that all
• owned vs. leased
eligibility requirements in effect at the time of application for
4. Standards and Code compliance
Re-Examination have been met. To apply for Re-Examination,
C. Verify Factors Affecting Energy Usage
candidates must request, complete and resubmit all required
1. Hours of operation
application forms and pay the appropriate Examination fees.
2. Utility rates and cost (e.g., demand charges, load
shedding, time of use)
26. Certification Renewal
3. Control schedules and technologies (e.g., bi-level,
LCs are required to renew their certification every three sensors)
years. Retaking and passing the LC Examination satisfies this D. Evaluate Human Factors
requirement for one three-year cycle. For complete information
• tasks being performed
on Certification Renewal refer to the Certification Renewal
• age
Guidelines at www.ncqlp.org.
• speed
• physiological issues
27. Lighting Certification Syllabus • accuracy
• user opinions
Content Outline
E. Establish Baseline or Existing Annual Costs
To begin your preparation in an informed and organized manner,
• energy
you need to know what to expect from the actual Examination
in terms of content. Information regarding the content of the • maintenance
Examination is presented in this handbook. The content outline II. DESIGN PHASE (45 Items)
provides a general overview of the Examination and, with closer A. Programming
inspection, can give you specific study direction because the 1. Establish design constraints
percentages indicate the relative importance of each category a. regulatory (Codes (e.g., NFPA 101, NFPA 70, building
on the Examination. codes, energy codes), Standards (e.g., ASHRAE
The content of the Examination is based on a job analysis and is 90.1, OSHA, ADA Accessibility, IES Recommended
described in the detailed content outline that follows. Practices), Regulations (e.g., product safety
certification, EPACT/EISA))
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b. project constraints (e.g., budget, maintenance, C. Design Development
flexibility, schedule) 1. Compare and confirm design concepts with detailed
c. physical constraints (e.g., architectural, mechanical, technical analyses
structural, electrical, acoustical, fire ratings) a. review manufacturer’s data
2. Establish criteria b. evaluate performance (e.g., photometrics, color,
a. daylight uniformity, binning)
b. sustainability (e.g., LEED, RoHS, MLO, sustainability c. perform lighting calculations
codes) d. compatibility (e.g., dimming, controls, electrical)
c. human health and performance (e.g., WELL e. finalize lighting techniques (e.g., direct, indirect)
standard, CDC Health Impact Assessment, IEEE1789) and select equipment (e.g., lamp, ballast, luminaire,
3. Define proposed conditions controls)
a. colors 2. Develop plans and specifications
b. finishes (e.g., material, specularity, reflectance) a. layout/drawings
4. Human Factors (Psychological/Physiological) b. specifications and details
a. determine users’ needs (e.g., visual performance, c. daylighting
visual comfort) 3. Develop controls concept
b. assess users’ expectations a. create control narrative (e.g., sensor settings,
5. Establish Programming Report schedules, equipment)
a. electrical requirements b. select technologies and equipment (e.g., review
b. lighting power density samples, manufacturer’s data)
c. brightness hierarchies c. define control zones
• horizontal and vertical illuminances of key surfaces 4. Verify product availability
• surface colors/reflectances 5. Review with project team
• luminance/exitance ratios 6. Prepare presentation for owner/client
d. budget D. Construction Documents
e. schedule 1. Finalize lighting drawings and specifications
B. Schematic Design 2. Finalize control drawings and specifications
1. Develop preliminary design concept 3. Finalize commissioning/programming documents
a. evaluate ideas of owner, architect, interior designer 4. Perform QA/QC review
b. determine design objectives E. Determine Proposed Energy Use and Costs
c. determine lighting system • installation (e.g., equipment, labor, disposal, recycling)
• lighting qualities/design issues (e.g., color, surface • energy
color enhancement, texture) • incentives/rebates
• luminous composition • operations & maintenance
• illimunances/light levels F. Identify and Evaluate System Costs and Savings
2. Prepare preliminary cost projection • Simple Payback
3. Refine design concept (e.g., design iterations) • Life Cycle Cost Benefit Analysis
4. Specify critical product criteria • Return on Investment
• dimensions • Net Present Value
• matching of components • Internal Rate of Return
• lighting performance III. BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE (30 Items)
• custom fixtures
A. Respond to Bid Requests for Information (RFIs)
5. Prepare design report and presentation
B. Issue Bid Addenda
6. Identify/evaluate/select lighting technologies
a. electrical light sources C. Review and Respond to Contractor Proposals
b. daylighting technologies (e.g., substitutions, scope of work, schedule, value
engineering)
c. control techniques
d. cost and energy evaluation D. Prepare / review Submittals
e. reliability E. Prepare / respond to RFIs
f. ease and cost of installations, operation, F. Perform Field Observation Reports
maintenance G. Prepare Supplemental Instructions / Change Orders
g. integration (e.g., systems, materials, finishes) H. Prepare / review Record Drawings and Specifications
h. photometrics
I. Develop Punch List
7. Perform preliminary calculations and estimates
J. Evaluate Lighting Performance vs. Design Criteria
a. lighting calculations
b. energy and code compliance analysis K. Focus and Adjust Luminaires
c. budget (e.g., base budget and value engineering) L. Commission Control Functions and Program
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M. Develop Documentation Suggested Reference List
1. Luminaire, lamp, and control schedules The suggested reading lists are intended to assist Lighting
2. Control settings Certification Examination candidates in preparing for the
N. Train Client Examination. The primary reference list includes basic texts
O. Troubleshoot (e.g.,premature component failure, control in lighting and related disciplines; chapters and specific infor-
systems operating improperly, flicker, low lumen output, mation within the texts are directly related to the content
color shift, lamp cycling) outline. The reference list is divided into two sections: Primary
References and Secondary References. The Primary References
provide broad, reasonably complete coverage of the topic areas
Case Study Information in the content outline. The Secondary References offer addi-
The case studies are classified into 5 basic construction applica- tional detail and are more specific.
tions with the following subcategories listed as below. Note:
Questions from the 17 Application chapters within the IES The It is not the intention of NCQLP and its volunteers that a can-
Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition, may be distributed across any didate purchase all the books listed on the reference list. Most
case study. of the information on the Examination is based on the general
knowledge required for competent practice at the three to six
1. Commercial (5 case studies)
years of experience level. Candidates may have other references
• Office
that cover the same content areas within the Examination. If the
• Retail
references are current and reflect common practice, they will
• Hospitality and Entertainment
provide general background for the Examination.
• Sports and Recreation
2. Institutional (6 case studies) Candidates are expected to be familiar with regulations that
• Education directly impact lighting and are broadly applied across the U.S.
• Health Care in Regional/Local codes. Standards and regulations will not be
• Transport included on the Examination.
• Museum
• Worship
Successful candidates will have an understanding and working
• Libraries
knowledge of the guidelines, standards and regulations that
• Government (Municipal and Correctional Facilities)
apply to lighting such as the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), OSHA Safety and Health Standards, and UL. A thorough
3. Residential (2 case studies)
understanding of the topics covered by the references correlate
• Single Family
with success on the LC Examination.
• Multi Family
• Assisted Living Many books are available and can be obtained in bookstores or
4. Industrial (2 case studies) by contacting individual publishers. IESNA specifically carries
• Manufacturing the references in its publications catalogue and candidates may
• Warehouse purchase them there.
5. Exteriors (site and roadway) (1 case study)
Primary Reference List 2019 – See all lighting-related
sections of the following sources.
Note: Questions within the above applications will include • IES Lighting Handbook, Tenth Edition. 2011.
Art; Common Applications; Daylighting; Emergency, Safety, and
• ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90. 1-2013, American Society of
Security; and Miscellaneous.
Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
Atlanta, GA. 2013.
• ANSI/IES RP-1-12 American National Standard Practice for Office
Lighting. 2012.
• IES RP-20-14 Lighting for Parking Facilities. 2014.
• IES LEM 3-13 IES Guidelines for Upgrading Lighting Systems in
Commercial and Institutional Spaces. 2013.
• NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, 2015 Edition. National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Quincy, MA.
• IET: Code of Practice for the Application of LED Lighting
Systems. 2014.
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Secondary Reference List 2019 – See all lighting-related 2. The actual Examination is timed. Bring a watch to the test
sections of the following sources. center and set it to correspond to the official time used
by the supervisor. Placing your watch in full view can help
• IES RP-5-13 Recommended Practice for Daylight Buildings.
your concentration since a quick time check will not require
• Fundamentals of Solid-State Lighting: LEDs, OLEDs, and Their major changes in body and eye focus.
Applications in Illumination and Displays. Khanna, Vinod Kumar.
CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. 2014. 3. For best results, pace yourself by periodically checking
your progress. This will allow you to make any necessary
• SEM-12-12 The Lighting Design Process.
adjustments. Remember, the more questions you answer,
• ANSI/IES RP-28-16 Lighting and the Visual Environment for the greater the probability of achieving a passing score.
Senior Living. 2016.
4. Be sure to record an answer on the answer sheet for each
• Lighting Control Handbook. DiLouie, Craig. The Fairmont Press
question on the multiple-choice portion of the Examination,
Inc., Lilburn, GA. 2007.
even the ones about which you are uncertain. You can mark
• LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the questions you wish to reconsider in the Examination
Version 4. USGBC. 2013. booklet and return to them later. Avoid leaving any questions
• Architectural Lighting Design, Third Edition, Steffy, Gary R., John unanswered; this will maximize the probability of passing
Wiley & Sons, NY. 2008. and prevent mismarking your answer sheet. It is better to
• ANSI/IES RP-8-14 Roadway Lighting. 2014. guess than to leave a question unanswered.
• NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition. National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Quincy, MA. Sample Questions
Study Advice 1. When evaluating daylighting systems in terms of glare, the
The advice offered here may be helpful as you prepare for the MOST important illumination conditions to be evaluated
Examination. Try to be objective about yourself and your indi- are those occurring
vidual learning needs when you are deciding how to proceed
with your study. A. when cooling loads due to solar gains are greatest.
B. when direct sunlight would penetrate the
Determine how you study best. Some students seem to learn fenestration.
faster by hearing the information, while others need to see it C. at 2-hour intervals from sunrise to solar noon.
written or illustrated, and still others prefer to discuss material D. at the solstices and the equinoxes.
with colleagues. A combination of these alternatives can often
produce the best results. If you had success in lecture courses, 2. The term luminaire refers to a
you may need to hear information for best retention. If you find
that you prefer to read material, then you might consider writing A. lighting unit exclusively for roadway illumination.
important facts on 3x5 cards. You can refresh your memory by B. lighting unit exclusively for interior illumination.
periodically reviewing these cards. This technique is especially C. complete lighting unit without light source and
useful if you write the material thoughtfully and concisely, which electrical components.
allows you to digest the material through both reading and D. complete lighting unit including light source and
writing. You may wish to organize a study group or find a study electrical components.
partner. (NCQLP IS NOT INVOLVED IN FORMING STUDY
GROUPS.) Once you decide on the most effective and comfort- 3. Which of the following is the BEST definition of
able method for you, focus on that preference and use the other illuminance?
techniques to complement it. A. luminous flux density incident on an object per unit
Plan your study schedule well in advance. Use learning techniques area
such as reading or audiovisual aids. Be sure you find a quiet B. flux density emitted from an object without regard for
place to study where you will not be interrupted. We suggest direction
you concentrate your study efforts on a few carefully chosen C. flux density emitted from an object in a given
references from the resource list provided. direction
D. time rate of flow of light energy
Test-taking Advice
4. Which of the following is a CIE/IES luminaire distribution
This advice is presented primarily to familiarize you with the
classification category?
Examination directions.
1. Read all instructions carefully. A. semi-direct
B. concentrating
C. forward throw
D. wall wash
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5. A hospital is experiencing EMI problems with its radiology 11. In life-cycle cost benefit analysis, the measure of results is
equipment. The lighting system in this area has been expressed in
identified as a 2 x 4 lensed troffer. The interference can be
A. deferred expenses.
attributed to the luminaire’s
B. kWh saved.
A. size. C. net present value.
B. proximity. D. risk factors.
C. electrical characteristics.
D. spectral power distribution. 12. Before a lighting system can be commissioned, the punch
list
6. When evaluating an existing fluorescent lighting system
A. must be completed by the contractor.
for potential LED upgrade, mean lumens to rated lumens is
B. must be certified by the inspector.
A. ballast factor. C. must be approved by the owner.
B. voltage drop. D. cannot be modified by the practitioner.
C. lamp lumen depreciation.
D. luminaire dirt depreciation. 13. Before construction is completed, an electrical contractor
should notify the lighting practitioner of the anticipated
7. A ray of incident light being reflected in one distinct completion date so that
direction is representative of which of the following types
A. the practitioner can walk through with the electrical
of reflection?
inspector.
A. spread B. drivers can be calibrated by the electrical engineer.
B. diffuse C. a representative of the design office can help schedule
C. specular installation.
D. semi-specular D. a schedule can be set for aiming and adjusting the
fixtures.
8. IES Standard IES-LM-80 provides LED fixture
manufacturers a method to 14. To ensure a lighting design’s projected energy savings are
realized after installation, which of the following must be
A. measure lumen maintenance.
completed?
B. identify gamut area.
C. quantify fidelity. A. Calibrate occupancy sensors.
D. define efficacy. B. Focus the adjustable accent lights.
C. Inspect the branch circuit wiring.
9. A lighting practitioner is designing a new car dealership to D. Finalize the punch list.
meet LEED requirements. The owner wishes to leave all of
the parking lot luminaires on after business hours. Which 15. Which of the following color sample sets is used to
of the following LED lighting control systems is MOST calculate the CRI/Ra of a light source?
appropriate?
A. R1-R8
A. on/off switched B. R1-R9
B. dimming C. R1-R14
C. occupancy sensor D. R1-R99
D. photocell
10. An energy-saving measure reducing lighting demand
by 24.5 kW costs $11,000 to install. Given 4,000 annual
Answer Key
operating hours and $0.085 per kWh, what is the simple
1. B 9. B
payback? 2. D 10. B
A. 0.8 years 3. A 11. C
B. 1.3 years 4. A 12. A
C. 3.8 years 5. C 13. D
D. 4.3 years 6. C 14. A
7. C 15. A
8. A
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