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Basic Theatre Lighting Terminology Quiz 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the characteristic of a color that defines its position on the color spectrum, such as red, blue, or yellow?

a)

Intensity

b)

Hue

c)

Diffusion

d)

Gel

2.

The brightness of a light source, typically measured in lumens or foot-candles, is known as ______.

a)

Hue

b)

Intensity

c)

Wash

d)

Spotlight

3.

Measured in Kelvin (K), what describes the warmth or coolness of a light source?

a)

Color Temperature

b)

Gel

c)

Lighting Cue

d)

Diffusion

4.

A lighting effect that provides an even, broad illumination across an area is called ______.

a)

Wash

b)

Spotlight

c)

Light Layering/Mixing

d)

Intensity

5.

The technique of using multiple light sources with varying intensity, color, and direction is known as:

a)

Diffusion

b)

Light Layering/Mixing

c)

Gel

d)

Hue

6.

What is the process of softening the light output by using materials that scatter light?

a)

Gel

b)

Diffusion

c)

Wash

d)

Lighting Cue

7.

A specific moment in a performance where lighting changes occur, often marked by scripted instruction, is known as:

a)

Lighting Cue

b)

Diffusion

c)

Wash

d)

Color Temperature

8.

A focused beam of light that illuminates a specific area or actor on stage is called ______.

a)

Spotlight

b)

Wash

c)

Intensity

d)

Gel

9.

What is a floodlight?

a)

A) A type of lighting fixture that produces a narrow beam of light

b)

B) A type of lighting fixture that produces a broad, even beam of light

c)

C) A type of lighting fixture used for decorative purposes

d)

D) A type of lighting fixture used for heating purposes.

10.

Floodlights are typically used to illuminate ______.

a)

small objects

b)

large areas of the stage or set

c)

underwater scenes

d)

indoor plants