What type of lighting is used when additional illumination is required and can be activated by motion detectors or alarms?

The type of lighting used for additional illumination when required, especially in response to motion detectors or alarms, is security lighting. This category of lighting is specifically designed to deter potential threats and enhance safety by providing illumination in areas that need it.

Security lighting is often equipped with sensors that activate the lights when movement is detected, serving both a preventive and a reactive function. This immediate illumination can help to visually identify intruders or suspicious activities in dark or secluded areas. It also contributes to a sense of safety for individuals present in the vicinity.

While emergency lighting is used to provide illumination during power outages or emergencies, and fixed lighting refers to lights that are permanently installed and always on, security lighting's unique capability to respond to specific triggers makes it the appropriate choice for situations requiring immediate supplemental lighting for security purposes. Standby lighting, on the other hand, is generally kept ready for use and does not specifically address motion detection scenarios like security lighting does.