The document outlines the assessment process for the EDA Electrotechnical Product Knowledge Programme focusing on lighting, including a declaration of authenticity required from participants. It details the structure of the assessment comprising multiple-choice, short, and long questions, along with marking criteria and grading systems. Additionally, it includes guidelines for research and referencing, highlighting the importance of original work and proper citations.

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Part of the EDA Electrotechnical Product Knowledge Programme
LIGHTING
(INTRODUCTION)
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3. 3
CONTENTS
1 Introduction 4
2 Multiple-choice questions 6
3 Short questions 10
4 Long questions 16

4. 4
INTRODUCTION
This assessment is made up as follows:
1. 10 multiple choice questions, all with 4 choices of answer.
2. 5 short questions that can be answered using the contents of the textbook. These will require
free form text answers, possibly enhanced by information from other sources such as manufacturer’s
technical information.The answers should be around 100 words to achieve a distinction level for the
question.
Short Questions aim to address say 5 key points (1 mark for each) that can be clearly highlighted in
the model answer.
3. 2 long questions requiring the learner to research information from other sources, such as the
internet, other reference manuals and manufacturer’s technical information. These questions will also
require free form text answers.The answers should be around 500 words to achieve a distinction
level for the question.
Detailed questions aim to address 15 key points (1 mark for each) that can be clearly highlighted in a
model answer.
A question paper will have the following totals:
• Part 1 – Multiple choice questions – total 10 marks
• Part 2 – Short Questions – total 25 marks
• Part 3 – Long Questions – total 30 marks
Overall total 65 marks, with the following grading:
(a) To pass – at least 40% in each part
i. 4 marks from Part 1, PLUS
ii. at least 10 marks from Part 2, PLUS
iii. at least 12 marks from Part 3
(b) With overall levels:
i. 52-65 marks – Distinction
ii. 46-51 marks – Credit
iii. 39-45 marks – Pass

5. 2
MULTIPLE-CHOICE
QUESTIONS

6. 6
6
Multiple-choice questions
No. Question Answer and reason/section
1.
What is the estimated percentage of electrical energy that
is typically used for lighting in the UK?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 50%
Select answer
2.
What unit is used to measure efficacy, or the ratio of light
to energy, in a lamp or luminaire?
A. Lumens per Watt (lm/W).
B. Watts per square metre.
C. Lumens per square metre (Lux).
D. LENI.
Select answer
3.
What is the correct British Standard for emergency
lighting?
A. BS EN 12464-1.
B. BS 5266.
C. Building Regulations Part L.
D. BS EN 12464-2.
Select answer
4.
A higher lighting uniformity means:
A. More areas in shadow or low light.
B. A more even spread of similar levels of light.
C. Lots of feature lighting.
D. Every light is the same colour.
Select answer
5.
What harmonised colours are used in lighting cables?
A. Blue, yellow, green.
B. Black, red and green.
C. Brown, blue and green/yellow.
D. Blue, red, yellow.
Select answer
6.
The purpose of emergency escape lighting in corridors is
to provide a:
A. Lower level of lighting to safely exit the building.
B. Normal level of lighting to carry on using the building.
C. High level of lighting to carry out high risk tasks.
D. Low level of lighting to carry on using the building.
Select answer
7.
Maintenance factors are used in lighting design calculations to:
A. Tell a contractor how often to maintain a lamp.
B. Assess the extra cost of a maintenance free lamp.
C. Tell a contractor how difficult it is to reach a lamp.
D. Take into account deterioration of the lamp if it is
notmaintained.
Select answer
A
A
A
C
C
C
B
B
B
D
D
D
A
A
C
C
B
B
D
D
A
C
B
D
A
C
B
D

7. 7
8.
If a lamp is not working and needs to be swapped for a
new one:
A. The work should be carried out with no other
precautions.
B. The local switch should be taped over because it cannot
be seen.
C. The circuit should be isolated at the distribution board.
D. Just remove the mains connection out of the luminaire
and carry on.
Select answer
9.
For lighting, the purpose of approved document L of the
Building Regulations is to:
A. Improve the energy efficiency of the lighting installation.
B. Make sure there is enough interior artificial light.
C. Make sure there are enough switches for wheel chair
users.
D. Make better use of daylight instead of artificial light.
Select answer
10.
For lighting, the purpose of approved document B of the
Building Regulations is to:
A. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation of the
lighting Installation.
B. Make sure there is enough exterior artificial light.
C. Make sure lighting installation does not compromise the
fire precautions.
D. Advise on connections of the lighting installation to the
fire alarms.
Select answer
7
A
A
A
C
C
C
B
B
B
D
D
D
Total score for Section 2: /10

9. 3
SHORT QUESTIONS

10. 10
Short questions
Short Question 1
Explain the main differences between direct light and indirect light.
Answer:
Assessor Comments
10
10
Marks

11. 11
Short Question 2
What are the two main standards that are used to determine the required light levels in a particular commercial,
industrial or public installation?
What is the standard that should be referred to for emergency lighting?
Answer:
Assessor Comments
Marks

12. 12
Short Question 3
To protect a lighting circuit a protective device (MCB) is used at the distribution board. What is the possible outcome
if too many lights are placed on a 6 A Type B MCB?
What are the possible solutions to any problems encountered?
Answer:
Assessor Comments
Marks

13. 13
Short Question 4
When considering the likely lifespan, and the associated lighting performance of a correctly installed and operated
LED luminaire, what does the figure L80 represent? You can assume that the declared lifespan is 50,000 hours.
Answer:
Assessor Comments
Marks

14. 14
Short Question 5
Regarding the Building Regulations, and Approved Document Part B for Fire Safety in particular, what measures
should be considered to ensure a lighting installation does not become the weak link and cause the spread of a fire?
Answer:
Assessor Comments
14
Total score for Section 3: /25
Marks

15. 4
LONG QUESTIONS

16. 16
Long questions
Long Question 1
• What is meant by the ‘uniformity ratio’, what symbol is used and what range of numbers would you expect
for it?
• How is the uniformity ratio calculated and what measurements or values are used to do that?
On a lighting design, two numbers have been calculated for an office – 200 near the edge and 500 towards the
middle.
• What assumptions are reasonable to make about what the readings mean?
• What is the unit of light output for these numbers?
• Based on these numbers, what is the uniformity ratio?
If the uniformity of illuminance in an office is low, what might be done to improve that?
What might be the financial consequences of any suggested action?
Answer:
Assessor Comments
Marks

17. 17
Long Question 2
• What do the initials ‘CCT’ stand for and why is it important?
• Can you explain the visual difference between 2700K and 5000K?
• What CCT value might be better in a domestic setting compared to an office?
• What do the initials ‘CRI’ stand for and what is its significance?
• On T5 fluorescent lamps, can you explain the difference between the number codes 930 and 840?Which one
might be preferred in a domestic setting?
Answer:
Assessor Comments
Marks
Total score for Section 4: Overall score:
/30 /65