LLC Blueprint Reading & Interpretation 2

Question 1

On a landscape lighting blueprint, what does a dashed line typically represent?

Accepted Answer

A buried conduit or underground wire run

Answer

Dashed lines on lighting plans conventionally indicate underground or concealed runs such as buried conduit or direct-burial cable.

Question 2

Which scale is most commonly used on residential landscape lighting site plans to balance detail with sheet size?

Accepted Answer

1" = 20'

Answer

A 1" = 20' scale is commonly chosen for residential sites because it shows enough detail while fitting a standard plan sheet.

Question 3

A lighting plan shows a circle with a cross inside it near a tree. What does this symbol most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

An uplight fixture aimed at the tree

Answer

A circle with a cross (or spike symbol) near plantings conventionally represents an uplight or spotlight fixture aimed at the tree or shrub.

Question 4

What information is typically found in the title block of a landscape lighting blueprint?

Accepted Answer

Project name, scale, revision date, and designer name

Answer

The title block is a standardized section that identifies the project, drawing scale, revision history, and the responsible designer or firm.

Question 5

On a lighting plan, a fixture symbol labeled 'P-2' refers to which document for detailed specifications?

Accepted Answer

The fixture schedule or legend

Answer

Alphanumeric fixture tags like 'P-2' cross-reference the fixture schedule or legend, which lists wattage, lamp type, finish, and manufacturer details.

(LLC) Landscape Lighting Certification Practice Test

(LLC) Landscape Lighting Certification Practice Test

LLC Blueprint Reading & Interpretation 2