Lighting May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /8 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Lighting 1 / 8 What units are used to measure the light intensity or the brightness of light? Foot-candles Lux (lx) or lumens Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 8 Why do many jurisdictions require food prep areas to be brightest? It makes it easier to keep clean So staff can see the condition of the food Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 8 Why is it essential to have good lighting in your operation? It makes it easier to clean It provides a safer workspace Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 8 The brightness of the lights in your operation is called the light intensity. How can light intensity be measured? Light intensity can be measured in units called lux or lumens Light intensity can be measured in units called foot candles Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! How bright the lights are in the operation (lighting intensity) is usually measured in units called foot candles or lux (lumens per square meter) 5 / 8 What should all lights have to prevent broken glass from contaminating food or food-contact surfaces? Protective covers Shatter-resistant light bulbs Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 8 The light intensity can differ in each area of your operation. But, food prep areas are required to be the brightest in many jurisdictions. Why? So it's easier to see the condition of the food So it's easier to see what needs to be cleaned Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 8 What should you look for when monitoring the lighting in your operation? Burned-out bulbs to replace The bulbs are the correct size Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 8 Good lighting makes cleaning easier and provides a safer environment. Which guideline should be followed regarding the lights in your operation? All lights should have shatter-resistant bulbs Monitor lighting levels and replace burnt-out bulbs Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
