NABCEP Associate Practice Exam 1

Front

Which of the following is the simplest type of PV system? Utility interactive, Stand-alone, Self-regulating, Direct-coupled

Back

Direct-coupled

Front

Bypass diodes are located in the

Back

PV module

Front

Optimal tilt for off-grid PV system in the winter: Latitude, Latitude −15 degrees, Latitude +15 degrees, Vertical

Back

Latitude +15 degrees

Front

Unit for resistance?

Back

Ohm

Front

What is specified on a charge controller? Options: Irradiance limit, Insolation limit, Maximum voltage, Minimum current

Back

Maximum voltage

Front

Hydraulic analogy for voltage is

Back

Pressure

Front

What is the most typical hazard with PV systems?

Back

Shock

Front

What color wires can be used for equipment grounding (earthing is international term) wires in the US?

Back

Green, Bare or Green with Yellow stripe

Front

Which is the smallest installable part of a PV system? Options: Solar Panel, Solar Module, Solar Array, PV Source Circuit

Back

Solar Module

Front

Current is affected mostly by: The number of solar cells in series, The size of the solar cell, The backsheet of the solar module, The temperature of the cell

Back

The size of the solar cell