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Which two lamp types last the longest? ✔✔1. Induction
2. Solid state
What term is used for measuring output of light (lumens) compared to power
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SPēD PSC (Physical Security
Certification) - Study Guide Already
Passed
Which two lamp types last the longest? ✔✔1. Induction
2. Solid state
What term is used for measuring output of light (lumens) compared to power input (watts)?
✔✔Lamp efficacy
What term refers to the need for lamps to be as efficient as possible to save costs and energy?
✔✔Lamp efficacy
When "light source" or "bulb" is used, what is referring to? ✔✔A lamp
True or false? Creating stripes on walls with lighting inhibits natural recognizable breaks in
outlines or silhouettes that help security forces to detect unauthorized persons. ✔✔False
What should you do AFTER lighting systems have been installed? ✔✔1. Implement a planned
maintenance program
2. Conduct periodic inspections
Glare projection lighting, controlled lighting, and surface lighting are methods of which type of
lighting? ✔✔Continuous lighting
Which type of lighting is manually operated, can be lit as needed, and is typically used at areas
like construction sites? ✔✔Portable lighting
What type of lamp are light emitting diodes, or LEDs? ✔✔Solid state lighting (SSL)
Which policy guidance contains the minimum standards and criteria for the physical security,
including exterior security lighting, of DoD sensitive conventional Arms, Ammunition, and
Explosives (AA&E)? ✔✔DoD Manual 5100.76, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional
Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
What term is used when light from one area spills over into an adjoining area? ✔✔Light trespass
What type of building-mounted light fixture provides low-wattage lighting with a tighter beam
control and low brightness to control light trespass and glare? ✔✔Cut-off type
What type of fixture is generally used on highways and streets? ✔✔Refractor light fixture
The purpose of security lighting is to____________. ✔✔Deter and detect intruders
What term is used to refer to the consistency of lighting? ✔✔Light uniformity
What types of lamps should be used with pole-mounted light fixtures in housing areas on DoD
installations? ✔✔1. LED
2. Fluorescent
3. Metal halide
What should you consider when designing exterior lighting systems on DoD installations and
facilities? ✔✔1. Costs of operating older lamps/fixtures versus the cost of lamp replacement
2. Maintenance costs of cleaning fixtures
What type of lighting is typically used during a power failure because it can be powered by a
generator or battery? ✔✔Emergency lighting
Which type of lamp has an average rated life of 100,000 hours or more? ✔✔Induction
Which type of fencing perimeter should you use glare projection lighting? ✔✔Isolated fence
perimeter
What may cause the security forces to not to be able to see contrast and details of intruders?
✔✔Direct glare
What is generally used on pedestrian walkways? ✔✔Controlled and Uncontrolled post-top
fixtures
What type of light produces optical radiation? ✔✔Lamp
Which combination best reflects the lighting that should be used for vehicle access zones at
access control points? ✔✔Cutoff lights in canopy with light-emitting diode (LED), induction,
fluorescent, or metal halide lamps
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