Theatre Lighting Quiz

What is the device used to control the intensity of a light, allowing for smooth transitions between different levels of brightness?

• Gel

• Dimmer

• Fresnel

• Gobo

Which type of light fixture is designed to produce a broad, even beam of light?

• Par Can

• Spotlight

• Fresnel

• Wash Light

What does DMX stand for in the context of theatre lighting?

• Digital Multiplex

• Dimmer Maximizer

• Dual Modulated Xenon

• Dynamic Matrix

What is a metal or glass stencil placed in the path of a light to create patterns or shapes on stage called?

• Floodlight

• Gel

• Gobo

• Profile Spotlight

Which type of spotlight has a stepped lens that allows for adjustable focus and beam width?

• LED

• Fresnel

• Profile Spotlight

• Par Can

What is the characteristic color of a light source, usually measured in Kelvin (K)?

• Color Temperature

• Intensity

• Gel

• Gobo

What is the term for a specific instruction or command that triggers a change in lighting state or effect?

• Cue

• Fade

• Blackout

• Strobe

Which type of floodlight has a parabolic reflector, used for wide washes of light?

• Par Can

• Fresnel

• Spotlight

• Gobo

What is a large, curved backdrop used to create the illusion of a seamless, unbounded space called?

• Cyc

• Gel Frame

• Followspot

• Cue Sheet

Which device is used to hold and secure colored gels in front of a light fixture?

• Gel Frame Holder

• Blackout

• Top Hat

• Safety Cable