IATSE Local 15 - F List Exam: Stage
Terminology (Latest Update )
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Support structure for rigging in venues. - correct answer Grid
Platform between stage and grid for access. - correct answer Jump
An enclosed lighting position that usually provides front light towards the stage. Often,
this term is reserved for lighting positions either extremely far from the stage or
recessed into the architecture of the building. - correct answer Cove
When a stage features several pipes or trusses spanning over the width of the stage
specifically for lighting, as most theaters and many touring shows do, they are named
sequentially from the downstage edge of the stage, where 1st is the closest to the
audience. - correct answer 1st Electric (2nd Elec, etc....)
Typically the person in charge of managing every technician performing work on a
stage. - correct answer Head Carp
Someone responsible for operating a theatrical counterweight rigging system. -
correct answer Flyperson
The number of pixels contained in an image. - correct answer What does video
resolution determine?
The ratio of horizontal to vertical pixels. - correct answer What is aspect ratio?
, IATSE Local 15 - F List Exam: Stage
Terminology (Latest Update )
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
A measure of total visible light from a lamp or light source. Understanding the concept
of total light output is important in choosing the correct lighting instrument or
projector for a job. Footlamberts and Nits are also measurements sometimes used. -
correct answer Lumen
Short extension cable, typically 1 foot in length. Sometimes called a jumper. - correct
answer Finch
A colored tape marking on a stage denoting the exact location of a scenic element,
prop, equipment, or performer is supposed to go. - correct answer Spike Mark
In scenic automation, the ______is an easily removable strip of steel or durable plastic
(UHMW) that links scenery to a ______ a steel carrier set into a track in the stage, which
is usually affixed to a wire moved by an automation or manual winch. - correct answer
Knife and Dog
A side stage area containing lighting and power distribution for a show. Typically, it is
located closest to the Company Tie-In, but not always. - correct answer Dimmer Beach
Often found offstage and is the hub for video signals sent around a production. -
correct answer Video Village
Terminology (Latest Update )
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Support structure for rigging in venues. - correct answer Grid
Platform between stage and grid for access. - correct answer Jump
An enclosed lighting position that usually provides front light towards the stage. Often,
this term is reserved for lighting positions either extremely far from the stage or
recessed into the architecture of the building. - correct answer Cove
When a stage features several pipes or trusses spanning over the width of the stage
specifically for lighting, as most theaters and many touring shows do, they are named
sequentially from the downstage edge of the stage, where 1st is the closest to the
audience. - correct answer 1st Electric (2nd Elec, etc....)
Typically the person in charge of managing every technician performing work on a
stage. - correct answer Head Carp
Someone responsible for operating a theatrical counterweight rigging system. -
correct answer Flyperson
The number of pixels contained in an image. - correct answer What does video
resolution determine?
The ratio of horizontal to vertical pixels. - correct answer What is aspect ratio?
, IATSE Local 15 - F List Exam: Stage
Terminology (Latest Update )
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
A measure of total visible light from a lamp or light source. Understanding the concept
of total light output is important in choosing the correct lighting instrument or
projector for a job. Footlamberts and Nits are also measurements sometimes used. -
correct answer Lumen
Short extension cable, typically 1 foot in length. Sometimes called a jumper. - correct
answer Finch
A colored tape marking on a stage denoting the exact location of a scenic element,
prop, equipment, or performer is supposed to go. - correct answer Spike Mark
In scenic automation, the ______is an easily removable strip of steel or durable plastic
(UHMW) that links scenery to a ______ a steel carrier set into a track in the stage, which
is usually affixed to a wire moved by an automation or manual winch. - correct answer
Knife and Dog
A side stage area containing lighting and power distribution for a show. Typically, it is
located closest to the Company Tie-In, but not always. - correct answer Dimmer Beach
Often found offstage and is the hub for video signals sent around a production. -
correct answer Video Village
