Question 33 CEL02 - Chief Engineer - Limited (Alt)

As shown in the illustration, which of the lighting fixtures represents an incandescent bulb? Illustration EL- 0122

A A
B B
C C
D D
AI Explanation

The Correct Answer is A. **Explanation for A (Correct Answer):** Option A points to a lighting fixture that represents a classic **incandescent bulb** (often called an A-type or standard bulb). These bulbs are characterized by a glass envelope (globe) enclosing a filament that glows when heated by electricity. The typical shape shown in illustrations (like EL-0122, if it follows standard conventions) for Option A is immediately recognizable as an incandescent light source. **Explanation for Other Options (Incorrect):** * **B) B:** This fixture typically represents a **Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)**. CFLs are characterized by their tightly coiled or folded glass tubes and usually have an integrated ballast base, making their overall shape distinct from the simple globe of an incandescent bulb. * **C) C:** This fixture commonly represents a **Fluorescent Tube Lamp** (or linear fluorescent lamp). These are long, straight cylindrical glass tubes and are easily distinguishable from incandescent or CFL bulbs. * **D) D:** This fixture often represents a **Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulb** or sometimes a reflector/spotlight type bulb (like an R or MR type). While modern LEDs often mimic the A-shape of incandescent bulbs, in illustrations differentiating common types, 'D' often shows an LED with distinct heat sinks, or a different specialized shape, making it distinct from the standard illustration used for the incandescent type shown at 'A'. Assuming 'A' is the classic A-shape, 'D' is another technology.

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