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EVIP Practice? Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following drive the market for EVs?
A). Cheaper gasoline prices
B) Decreased cost of electric vehicles
C) Increased interest in alt
D) Decreased cost of electric vehicles and Increased interest in alt

A

D

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A partial zero emissions vehicle (PZEV) is defined as which of the
following?
A) Gas-engine vehicle that has zero evaporative emissions from its fuel system
B) Plug-in electrical vehicle
C) Vehicle with a hybrid gas-electric drive train
D) Electric vehicle that only has provisions for wireless charging

A

A

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The state of charge is the available capacity of the battery,
expressed as a percentage.
True
False

A

True

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Which of the following describes an advantage that hybrid electric
vehicles have over traditional gas-powered vehicles?
A) Hybrid vehicles have superior efficincy compared to gas-powered vehicles
B) Hybrid vehicles are more expensive than gas-powered vehicles
C) Both
D) Neither

A

A

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Which of the following is not an alternative to fossil fuels?

A) Compressed air
B) Electricity
C) Fuel Cell
D) Gasoline

A

D

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The first electric vehicle can be traced back to ? .

A) 1832
B) 1943
C) 1967
D) 2002

A

A

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Q

Which of the following illustrates why electric vehicles were so
popular in the early days of automobiles?
A) The were clean to operate
B) They were quite
C) Neither
D) Both

A

D

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What factors limited the popularity of EVs as internal combustion
engine vehicles came to the market in the early 1900s?
A) Charge times
B) Range
C) Speed
D) All are correct

A

D

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9
Q

What was the first mass-produced hybrid electric vehicle?

A) GM EV-1
B) Honda Insight Hybrid
C) Tesla Model 3
D) Toyota Prius

A

D

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What improvements in technology have increased interest in EVs?

A) Charging stations specific to each type of vehicle
B) High cost and poor public awareness
C) Improved range, power, and lighter batteries
D) None of the above

A

C

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11
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What best describes early EVs?

A) Loud and difficult to steer
B) Oily, noisy, and hard to start
C) Quiet, easy to start, and mechanically simple
D) Very unreliable

A

C

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12
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Which of the following is not a category of electric vehicles?

A) BEV
B) HEV
C) ICE
D) PHEV

A

C

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What category of EV has been available to consumers the longest?

A) BEV
B) HEV
C) PHEV
D) All are correct

A

B

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Which of the following describes a plug-in vehicle that runs on batteries until nearly depleted, then switches over to an ICE generator to extend the battery range?

A) BEV
B) PHEV
C) All electric vehicles have this capability
D) No electric vehicle currently on the market has this capability

A

B

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15
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A battery electric vehicle requires external charging that does not rely on internal combustion generator for extended range.
True
False

A

True

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EVs can be equipped with a(n) ? motor.

A) induction
B) internal combustion
C) permanent magnet
D) either induction or permanent magnet

A

D

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Regenerative braking is best described by which of the following?

A) An energy recovery system
B) Not reliable as a braking method
C) Obsolete technology that existed on EV models in the 1990s
D) Turns electrical energy to kinetic energy

A

A

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Which of the of the following describes an EV drivetrain architecture in which power can be transmitted to the drive from two sources at the same time?

A) Full electric drive
B) Parallel hybrid drive
C) Series Hybrid drive
D) 3-phase series drive

A

B

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19
Q

What types of commercial/industrial vehicles are currently
available in an electrified version?

A) Cargo and material-handling equipment
B) Delivery vans and busses
C) Semi-trailer trucks
D) All are correct

A

D

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Q

Forklifts, yard tractors, and drayage trucks are all examples of ? .
A) Cargo-handling equipment
B) Delivery vehicles
C) light duty trucks
D) None of the answers are correct

A

A

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21
Q

Charging methods for battery electric buses include which of the
following?

A) Above/below bus charging wireless charging
B) Plug-in charging
C) Wireless power transfer
D) All are correct

A

D

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22
Q

Fleet vehicle battery capacity has reached upward of ? for heavy
duty vehicles

A) 500 Wh
B) 10 kWh
C) 550 kWh
D) None are correct

A

C

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23
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Charging is defined as which of the following?

A) Refilling brake fluid in an EV
B) Removing the batteries from an EV and placining them inside charging equip.
C) Replacing batteries in EV
D) Supplying power (kW) to an EV

A

D

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24
Q

Which of the following acronyms represents the level of charge
present in an EV battery?

A) ANSI
B) EVA
C) NFPA
D) SOC

A

D

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25
Q

The first EV chargers were external and supplied DC current
directly to the vehicle’s batteries.
True
False

A

True

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26
Q

Which of the following was an early electric vehicle charger?

A) City of Seattle’s Electro-Park electrified parking space
B) Ford Dyna-Charge
C) General Electri arc charger
D) Tesla Model 001 Charger

A

C

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27
Q

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) provides which of the
following safety features?

A) A continuously energized output
B) GFCI protection
C) Hardware fault detection
D) GFCI protection and Hardware fault detection

A

D

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EVSE provides DC power to the electric vehicle charging port.
True
False

A

False

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Q

DC charging equipment provides DC directly to ? in an EV.

A) battery management systems
B) battery monitoring devices
C) charge multiplier systems
D) current management systems

A

A

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30
Q

The Society of Auto Engineers (SAE) creates standards for which of
the following?

A) Maximum current and voltage specifications for EVSE
B) Plug configuration
C) Safety features
D) All are correct

A

D

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31
Q

The purpose of the J1772 connector pins is to provide ? .

A) a charging interface that is safe for consumers to use
B) a means to signal the EVSE to stop charging based on the pin contact state
C) signals to the EVSE that the connector is properly seated on the vehicle
D) All are correct

A

D

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32
Q

Which of the following is true about the J1772 standard control
pilot terminal pin’s function?

A) It changes the state of the EVSE according to the voltage present
B) It defines the state of the EVSE
C) It uses a +120V to -12V square wave signal
D) All are correct

A

D

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33
Q

Which of the following is not a variable that determines the
charging time of an EV?

A) Connector configuration
B) Max power capacity of the EVSE’s converter
C) Size of the electrical feeder/service supplying the EVSE
D) All are correct

A

A and D

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34
Q

The EV’s power acceptance rate should not be considered when
making EVSE purchasing decisions.
True
False

A

False

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35
Q

The State of Charge of the EV battery is ? .

A) a determining factor in calculating the time necessary to charge an EV
B) an indicator of battery age
C) dependant on how many miles the vehicle has been driven in its lifetime
D) low when an EV is fully charged

A

A

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36
Q

Which of the following is the Japanese DC quick charging
standard?
A) CHAdeMO
B) JARI
C) SAE
D) TEPCO

A

A

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37
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The CHAdeMO V1.0 Standard has charging power up to ? at ? ,
up to ? .
A) 62.5kW / 500VDC / 125A
B) 350kW / 480VDC / 80A
C) 400kW / 1,000VDC / 400A
D) 1MW / 2,200VDC / 800A

A

A

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38
Q

Wireless EV charging utilizes the principles of ? .

A) induction
B) parallel resonant circuits
C) series resonant circuits
D) All are correct

A

A

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39
Q

Which of the following is connected to the charge controller of a
wireless EV charger via hardwiring?
A) Power capture resonator
B) Power control unit
C) Power multiplier coil
D) Power source coil

A

D

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40
Q

What are the advantages of wireless charging?

A) Compatibility standards are still under developement
B) It has no exposed electrical contact points
C) Wireless charging has better aesthetic quality
D) Better aesthetic quality and It has no exposed electrical contact points

A

D

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41
Q

Wireless charging is more expensive than coupled EVSE.

True
False

A

True

42
Q

What is the SAE standard for wireless charging?

A) CHAdeMO
B) J2954 recomended practice
C) SAE J1772
D) None are correct

A

B

43
Q

The SAE standard for wireless charging has specifications that
include which of the following?

A) Charging networks offer both paid and free w/ pay-as-you-go memberships
B) There are over a dozen networks across the US and Canada
C) All are correct
D) They allow businesses a way to draw consumers to charging equipment

A

C

44
Q

EV networks utilize memberships that are ? .

A) fee-based or pay-as-you-go and rare and exclusive
B) rare and exclusive
C) fee-based or pay-as-you-go
D) None are correct

A

C

45
Q

EV networks generate revenue with which of the following?

A) Call-to-pay
B) Membership fees
C) Station usage fees
D) All are correct

A

D

46
Q

Later in the developement of EV charging equipment, the actual charging means was accomplished by a(n) ?that converts AC to DC to be used in charging the vehicle battery.

A) internal combustion generator
B) inverter
C) rectifier
D) voltage source

A

C

47
Q

An AC charger with a single phase 120-volt connection and 14-16 amps of continuous current output is classified as a ? charge.

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) low-voltage
D) SAE standard

A

A

48
Q

An AC charger with a single phase 208-volt or 240-volt connection and 80 amps classified as a ? charge.

A) Class 2
B) high-voltage
C) Level 1
D) Level 2

A

D

49
Q

The National Electrical Code (NEC) ? .

A) covers all electrical work, from utility to household wiring
B) provides minimum istallation requirements

A

B

50
Q

Installations covered by the NEC include which of the following?

A) Industrial substations
B) Installations on public and private premises
C) Recreational vehicles, floating buildings, and mobile homes
D) All are correct

A

D

51
Q

NEC Chapters 1-4 apply to ? .

A) all installations
B) all installations except as modified by Chapters 5, 6, and 7
C) only Chapter 8
D) none are correct

A

B

52
Q

NEC Chapter 8 covers ? systems and ? subject to Chapters 1-7
unless specifically referenced.

A) communications / is
B) communications / is not
C) emergency / is
D) emergency / is not

A

B

53
Q

Chapter 9 of the NEC contains which of the following?

A) Auxiliary information that is not enforceable
B) Engineering tables that are only intended to be used by electrical designer
C) Load calculation examples
D) Tables that are enforceable when refferenced elsewhere in the NEC

A

D

54
Q

Definitions that are specific to a particular article are located in
which of the following sections?

A) XXX.1
B) XXX.2
C) XXX.10
D) XXX.12

A

B

55
Q

Article 110 covers ? requirements for wiring and equipment.

A) conditional
B) general
C) simple
D) specific

A

B

56
Q

Requirements for branch circuits and AFCI/GFCI protection of
branch circuits are found in _____.

A) Article 200
B) Article 210
C) Article 230
D) Article 240

A

B

57
Q

The ? load for listed occupancies is based on Table 220.12.

A) lighting
B) receptacle
C) service
D) transformer

A

A

58
Q

Which of the following calculations are covered in Article 220?

A) Residential, commercial, industrial service, and feeder
B) Taps, motor, transformer OCPD
C) Utility distribution network
D) None of the above

A

A

59
Q

The tables in Article 310 identify ? .

A) allowable ampacity of conductors based on conductor size and material
B) ampacity adjustment and correction factors
C) wire types and application
D) All are correct

A

D

60
Q

NEC 110.14(C) requires conductor ampacity to be ? .

A) based on overcurrent protection rules in Article 240
B) chosen based on ambient temperature only
C) coordinated with equipment termination ratings
D) None are correct

A

C

61
Q

Overcurrent protection for EVSE is covered in _____.

A) Section 625.1
B) Section 625.21
C) Section 625.31
D) Section 625.41

A

D

62
Q

EVSE output cable is permitted to be made from Type ? cable and
is generally permitted to have a maximum length of ?.

A) EVJT / 25’
B) MI / 25’
C) SJO / 20’
D) SO / 20’

A

A

63
Q

EVSE shall have a(n) ? system for shock protection for personnel.

A) approved
B) labeled
C) listed
D) marked

A

C

64
Q

When an EV and its EVSE is used as a power supply for an optional
standby system, requirements found in ? are applied.

A) Article 700
B) Article 702
C) Article 704
D) Article 705

A

B

65
Q

The NECA 413-2012 Standard is the only ANSI-approved standard
for EVSE installation and maintenance.
True
False

A

True

66
Q

Level 2 EVSEs with a rating of 6.6 kilowatts can supply ? of
charge current when operating at 220 VAC.

A) 20A
B) 30A
C) 40A
D) 50A

A

B

67
Q

Temperature ratings of equipment, overcurrent devices, and conductor must be ? and ? to no exceed the lowest rated element of the circuit.

A) approved / installed
B) picked / chosen
C) selected / coordinated
D) None are correct

A

C

68
Q

The maximum amount of current a conductor can carry under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating is found using the calculation methods based in Article 310.

True
False

A

True

69
Q

According to Article 625, EVSE is equipmen\t that has the specific purpose of transferring energy from ? to the electric vehicle.

A) a DC power source
B) a generator
C) the premisses wiring system
D) the utility

A

C

70
Q

EVSE must be equipped with a(n) ? that prevents the charging connector from being accidentally energized before it is connected to the vehicle.

A) cap
B) cover
C) guard
D) interlock

A

D

71
Q

EVSE equipment shall have means to ? the charging cable if strain is placed upon it that could rupture the cable or connector, leading to exposure of live parts.

A) de-couple
B) deenergize
C) release
D) retract

A

B

72
Q

Wehn an EV and EVSE is used to facilitate power supply as an interactive power production source, which article mus be applied?

A) Article 700
B) Article 702
C) Article 704
D) Article 705

A

D

73
Q

Information gathered during the site visit should include which of
the following?

A) Details about the existing electrical system
B) Details on the EVSE location
C) Notes on how the customer intends to use the EVSE installation
D) All are correct

A

D

74
Q

A successful meeting with a prospective customer requires the
contractor or contractor’s representative to ? .

A) demonstrate that they are qualified and have the needed expertise
B) listen to the customer
C) look professional
D) All are correct

A

D

75
Q

Incentives available for EVSE installation include which of the
following?

A) State or federal tax credits
B) Tax incentive for the city of municipality
C) Time-of-use discounted rates or other incentives from the serving utility
D) All are correct

A

D

76
Q

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has ?
certification levels.

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

A

B

77
Q

Installation of EVSE at an existing building is worth as many as ?
LEEDpoints.

A) 1
B) 3
C) 11
D) 15

A

D

78
Q

Installing electric vehicle charging equipment may ? public
perception of a business.

A) improve
B) minimize
C) reduce
D) None are correct

A

A

79
Q

When a business installs charging equipment, the public may
sense that the business supports which of the following?

A) Affluence
B) The electrical industry
C) The oil industry
D) Sustainability

A

D

80
Q

Proper location of EVSE may include consideration of ADA
guidelines depending on location.
True
False

A

True

81
Q

Jurisdictional codes and requirements should ? be checked when
determining the location and other features of the EVSE.

A) always
B) never
C) seldom
D) sometimes

A

A

82
Q

Bollards, curbs, and wheel stops can protect charging equipment
from which of the following?

A) Earthquakes
B) Lightning strikes
C) Physical damage from vehicles
D) Vandalism

A

C

83
Q

Adequate site lighting increases the safety of an EVSE location.

True
False

A

True

84
Q

Trailblazing signs are for which of the following purposes?

A) Advertise EV charging networks
B) Direct drivers to the location of EV charging equipment
C) Regulatory purposes
D) None are correct

A

B

85
Q

According to the ADA guidelines, what percentage of general
parking spaces should be accessible?

A) 2%
B) 4%
C) 6%
D) 8%

A

B

86
Q

Operable parts of accessible equipment should be located ?
above finish grade per ADA guidelines

A) 10’“-30”
B) 15”-48”
C) 18”-56”
D) 24”-96”

A

B

87
Q

The maximum depth of a barrier, such as a curb or housekeeping
pad, in front of accessible equipment is ? .

A) 10”
B) 12”
C) 15”
D) 20”

A

A

88
Q

Determining the appropriate location for EVSE requires the person planning the installation to consider which of the following?

A) How the customer plans on using the installation
B) Location of possible electrical supply points
C) The security of the proposed location
D) All are correct

A

D

89
Q

ADA parking space guidelines can be used as a guide when dtermining the number of EV charging spaces that should be made accessible.

True
False

A

True

90
Q

DC fast chargers pose accessibility challenges becayse their cables and connectors are larger and heavier than standard Level 1 and Level 2 EVSE.

True
False

A

True

91
Q

Which of the following are benefits of commissioning the
installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)?

A) Increased communication between the customer and installer
B) Reduced call back rate
C) The customer has peace of mind and is educated in the process
D) All are correct

A

D

92
Q

One of the tests performed by an EVSE test set is to ? .

A) chec the polarity of the car’s voltage
B) test the car’s communication protocol
C) test EVSE ground fault response
D) verify that the car requires a charge

A

C

93
Q

Documentation transfers important information about an
installation from the contractor to the owner.
True
False

A

True

94
Q

A key component of commissioning fleet EVSE is to ensure that
the ? understands how to manage the software.

A) customer
B) installer
C) public
D) serving utility

A

A

95
Q

Utilities or municipalities may have requirements that ? basic
code considerations.

A) are equal to
B) are in addition to
C) may require load calculations along with
D) All are correct

A

D

96
Q

Utilities may require a separate meter for EVSE ? .

A) billing rates and plans
B) oversight
C) treatment
D) All are correct

A

A

97
Q

EVSE-specific testing tools ensure ? and ground-fault response.

A) correct incoming voltage
B) proper communications potocol function
C) a tight connection to the vehicle power inlet
D) None are correct

A

B

98
Q

Commercial and fleet EVSE installations often require ?
communications and ? functions.

A) networked / basic
B) networked / revenue collection
C) wireless / few
D) None are correct

A

B

99
Q

Recognized types of EVCE activation technology include which of
the following?

A) RFID tags
B) Swipe cards
C) RFID tags and swipe cards
D) None are correct

A

C

100
Q

The acronym RFID stands for ? .

A) radio frequency identification
B) recognized ferrite input detection
C) reduced fuel in direction

A

A

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