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Question 1 of 40

1. If something is going to be ‘flown in’, in which direction is it going to move?

Downstage

Upstage

Down

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Question 2 of 40

2. What is a True-Con connector?

A power connector only ever used for domestic appliances

A trade show for honest technicians who want to meet like-minded people

A power connector suitable for use on outdoor lighting units

A power connector that you can trust

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Question 3 of 40

3. What are ‘treads’?

Loud footsteps backstage

Movable staircases

Access routes that must be kept clear of obstructions

Anti-slip mats

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Question 4 of 40

4. What is a pre-use check?

A certificate to confirm that a user is safe to use specific power tools

A thorough inspection of brand-new equipment before it is used for the first time

A simple visual inspection and basic functional test which is carried out every time any piece of equipment is set up

A verbal confirmation that a piece of equipment is safe to use

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Question 5 of 40

5. What does the term ‘PPE’ stand for?

Personal protective equipment

Please protect everyone

Practical protective equipment

Personal preparation everyday

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Question 6 of 40

6. Who is responsible for props tables on stage?

Director

Stage Crew

Stage Management

Actors

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Question 7 of 40

7. What type of lantern has shutters?

Profile

Parcan

Flood

Fresnel

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Question 8 of 40

8. Where should paint be stored?

On shelves, in a convenient backstage area

As close as possible to external access doors, for good ventilation

In a labelled, designated metal cupboard or dedicated paint storage room

In its original containers

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Question 9 of 40

9. What lamp does this symbol indicate on a lighting plan?

Parcan

Fresnel

Profile

Flood

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Question 10 of 40

10. If someone was to ‘bounce’ a cloth, what are they doing?

To fly a cloth in and out immediately

Spray it with cold water

Drop it from the fly floor

Hang it upside down

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Question 11 of 40

11. What should you do if you witness a serious accident almost happen?

Ensure you never make the same mistake

Report it as a “near miss” to a relevant authority, such as your manager

Resolve the issue and do not tell anyone

Tell your work mate

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Question 12 of 40

12. Who has responsibilities for health and safety?

The Technical Manager

Stage Door Keeper

The Theatre Manager

Everyone

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Question 13 of 40

13. In theatre terminology, what is the purpose of ‘borders ‘?

To provide horizontal masking

Auditorium seats that are stuck in the down position

Scenic ground rows painted to simulate shrubbery

Storage racks for soft masking

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Question 14 of 40

14. What are the responsibilities of a front of house manager?

Managing the outside appearance of the theatre

Safety of the rigging in the auditorium

Selling merchandise

Managing the audience experience in the public areas of the venue

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Question 15 of 40

15. What lamp does this symbol indicate on a lighting plan?

Profile

Fresnel

Flood

Parcan

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Question 16 of 40

16. What is ‘gauze’?

A semi-opaque plastic used to project images onto

A fire suppression blanket

A type of flooring material

A net-like fabric used for a variety of visual effects

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Question 17 of 40

17. If someone told you to go “substage”, where do they want you to go?

The crew room

Backstage

Front of house

Underneath the stage

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Question 18 of 40

18. If you saw the term “good housekeeping” on a risk assessment, what does that mean you have to do?

Keep work areas clean and tidy, and keep exits clear

Keep all windows clean

Ensure floors are mopped every day

Ensure all front of house areas are presentable for the public

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Question 19 of 40

19. What is this cable?

Power con

DMX

XLR

15 amp

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Question 20 of 40

20. Who is responsible for accident reporting?

Whoever had the accident

Theatre Manager

Everyone

Heads of departments

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Question 21 of 40

21. What precaution should you take when working at height with tools?

Make people aware you are taking tools up with you

Lanyard the tools to prevent them falling

Only use lightweight tools

Make sure they conform to EU standards

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Question 22 of 40

22. How many people do you need to operate a tallescope in a theatrical environment?

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Question 23 of 40

23. What is this tool?

Podger

Hammer

Adjustable spanner

Quad spanner

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Question 24 of 40

24. What is the ‘centre line’?

Real or imaginary line that marks the centre of the stage

Stage Management

A compromise during an argument

Mark on a bar delineating the centre of the bar

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Question 25 of 40

25. When a lighting technician refers to pan and tilt what do they mean?

The ability for an intelligent lighting unit to move

They want to play pinball

A light that can change colour

The slope on the stage

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Question 26 of 40

26. Which of these things should be highlighted in a toolbox talk?

The location of the crew microwave

How to clean tools

Fire exits

What tools belong to who

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Question 27 of 40

27. What is this piece of equipment commonly known as?

Scaff tower

Genie

Zarges and A-frame Ladder

Tallescope

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Question 28 of 40

28. If a stage manager asks you to help with the preset, what are they referring to?

A small set that sits in front of the curtain

The process of checking that set pieces, props and costumes are in the right place before a show

Making sure audience members all have their seats

A type of ironing starch to stiffen costumes

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Question 29 of 40

29. Who is the senior decision-maker regarding the day-to-day safe running of a show?

Director

Technical Director

Stage Manager

Health and Safety Advisor

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Question 30 of 40

30. What must we do with substances that might be hazardous to health – such as paint, wd40 or haze fluid?

Keep them away from the cast

Do not store them on stage

Store them on stage

Store them in safe, controlled place and keep data sheets on them

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Question 31 of 40

31. What does ‘brailing’ a bar do?

Unload the bar

Wrap PVC along the bar at 500mm centres

Lighting cues written in wax to facilitate reading in the dark

Adjusting a flown bar either up or downstage

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Question 32 of 40

32. Who decides when a loaded flying bar can be unloaded?

Production Manager

Anyone

Flyperson

Stage Manger

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Question 33 of 40

33. What should be done to trailing cables to prevent a trip hazard?

Run them as far away from people as possible

Not run cables near people

Tape them down or use cable ramp

Run them up high and not on the ground

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Question 34 of 40

34. What should you do if you see a faulty piece of equipment

Do not use it

Throw the item away

Hit it with a hammer

Do not use it, label it as faulty, report the item as not working

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Question 35 of 40

35. What is the role of a Stage LX?

To make sure there is enough working light backstage

To make lighting changes during the show

To make sure all the lights work

To deal with all electrical props on stage, smoke, and effects for the show

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Question 36 of 40

36. What is a ‘black box in theatre terminology?

A small step used to gain access to a piece of scenery

A performance area created by black masking or a studio space with black walls

A box used for storing props

An audio device which records every performance

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Question 37 of 40

37. What does a ‘Wardrobe Manager’ do?

Responsible for all costumes and costume teams on a show

Loads the costume trucks and cases

Cleans all the performers dressing rooms

They are in charge of music during the fit up

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Question 38 of 40

38. If a show is at 7.30pm, when is the half hour call?

7.00pm

6.35pm

6.30pm

6.55pm

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Question 39 of 40

39. Where is the ‘grid’ located?

The car park

The highest accessible area above the stage

Front of house

Above the auditorium

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Question 40 of 40

40. In the event of a fire on stage who should operate “the iron”?

The Fireman

Anyone

Anyone trained to do so

The person nearest to it

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