EVSE Final
The maximum depth of a barrier, such as a curb or housekeeping pad, in front of accessible equipment is ? .
10"
Installation of EVSE at an existing building is worth as many as ? LEEDpoints.
15
Operable parts of accessible equipment should be located ? above finish grade per ADA guidelines.
15"-48"
The first electric vehicle can be traced back to ? .
1832
Level 2 EVSEs with a rating of 6.6 kilowatts can supply ? of charge current when operating at 220 VAC.
30A
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has ? certification levels.
4
According to the ADA guidelines, what percentage of general parking spaces should be accessible?
4%
Fleet vehicle battery capacity has reached upward of ? for heavy duty vehicles.
550kWh
The CHAdeMO V1.0 Standard has charging power up to ? at ? , up to ? .
62.5 kW / 500 VDC / 125 A
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
Which of the following is the Japanese DC quick charging standard?
CHAdeMO
Which of the following drive the market for EVs?
Decreased cost of electric vehicles and increased interest in alternatives to gas-powered vehicles
Trailblazing signs are for which of the following purposes?
Direct drivers to the location of EV charging equipment
EVSE output cable is permitted to be made from Type ? cable and is generally permitted to have a maximum length of ? .
EVJT / 25'
Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) provides which of the following safety features?
GFCI protection and hardware fault detection
What category of EV has been available to consumers the longest?
HEV
Which of the following describes an advantage that hybrid electric vehicles have over traditional gas-powered vehicles?
Hybrid vehicles have superior efficiency compared to gas-powered vehicles.
Which of the following is not a category of electric vehicles?
ICE
What improvements in technology have increased interest in EVs?
Improved range, power, and lighter batteries
Conducting an onsite visit when assessing a location for an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation is important for which of the following reasons?
It allows the electrical contractor to understand the prospective customers' needs for an EVSE installation and it provides an opportunity for the electrical contractor to gather facts and present themselves as a knowledgeable professional
What are the advantages of wireless charging?
It has no exposed electrical contact points and wireless charging has better aesthetic quality
What is the SAE standard for wireless charging?
J2954 recommended practice
Which of the following describes a plug-in electric vehicle that runs on batteries until nearly depleted, then switches over to an ICE generator to extend the battery range?
PHEV
What best describes early EVs?
Quiet, easy to start, and mechanically simple
Which of the following calculations are covered in Article 220?
Residential, commercial, industrial service, and feeder
Which of the following acronyms represents the level of charge present in an EV battery?
SOC
Charging is defined as which of the following?
Supplying power (kW) to an EV battery
Chapter 9 of the NEC contains which of the following?
Tables that are applicable and enforceable when referenced elsewhere in the Code
Which of the following illustrates why electric vehicles were so popular in the early days of automobiles?
They were clean to operate and they were quiet
What was the first mass-produced hybrid electric vehicle?
Toyota Prius
The State of Charge of the EV battery is ? .
a determining factor in calculating the time necessary to fully charge an EV
NEC Chapters 1-4 apply to ? .
all installations except as modified by Chapters 5, 6, and 7
A successful meeting with a prospective customer requires the contractor or contractor's representative to ? .
all of the above
ADA guidelines are useful when planning an EVSE installation because ? .
all of the above
Charging methods for battery electric buses include which of the following?
all of the above
Determining the appropriate location for EVSE requires the person planning the installation to consider which of the following?
all of the above
EV networks generate revenue with which of the following?
all of the above
Incentives available for EVSE installation include which of the following?
all of the above
Information gathered during the site visit should include which of the following?
all of the above
Installations covered by the NEC include which of the following?
all of the above
The EV industry is comprised of ? .
all of the above
The SAE standard for wireless charging has specifications that include which of the following?
all of the above
The Society of Auto Engineers (SAE) creates standards for which of the following?
all of the above
The purpose of the J1772 connector pins is to provide ? .
all of the above
The tables in Article 310 identify ? .
all of the above
What factors limited the popularity of EVs as internal combustion engine vehicles came to the market in the early 1900s?
all of the above
What types of commercial/industrial vehicles are currently available in an electrified version?
all of the above
Which of the following are benefits of commissioning the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)?
all of the above
Which of the following is true about the J1772 standard control pilot terminal pin's function?
all of the above
Jurisdictional codes and requirements should ? be checked when determining the location and other features of the EVSE.
always
Regenerative braking is best described by which of the following?
an energy recovery system
Requirements for branch circuits and AFCI/GFCI protection of branch circuits are found in ? .
article 210
When an EV and its EVSE is used as a power supply for an optional standby system, requirements found in ? are applied.
article 702
When an EV and EVSE is used to facilitate power supply as an interactive power production source, which article must be applied?
article 705
DC charging equipment provides DC directly to ? in an EV.
battery management systems
Forklifts, yard tractors, and drayage trucks are all examples of ? .
cargo-handling equipment
? is the process that ensures mechanical, electrical, and other building systems are installed, tested, and perform interactively in accordance with design documents.
commissioning
NEC Chapter 8 covers ? systems and ? subject to Chapters 1-7 unless specifically referenced.
communications/ is not
Which of the following is not a variable that determines the charging time of an EV?
connector configuration
NEC 110.14(C) requires conductor ampacity to be ? .
coordinated with equipment termination ratings
A key component of commissioning fleet EVSE is to ensure that the ? understands how to manage the software.
customer
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.
deenergize
EVSE provides DC power to the electric vehicle charging port.
false
The EV's power acceptance rate should not be considered when making EVSE purchasing decisions.
false
EV networks utilize memberships that are ? .
fee-based or pay-as-you-go
Which of the following is not an alternative to fossil fuels?
gasoline
Article 110 covers ? requirements for wiring and equipment.
general
Which of the following was an early electric vehicle charger?
general electric arc rectifier
Installing electric vehicle charging equipment may ? public perception of a business.
improve
Wireless EV charging utilizes the principles of ? .
induction
EVs can be equipped with a(n) ? motor.
induction or permanent magnet
EVSE must be equipped with a(n) ? that prevents the charging connector from being accidentally energized before it is connected to the vehicle.
interlock
An AC charger with a single-phase 120-volt connection and 14-16 amperes of continuous current output is classified as a ? charger.
level 1
An AC charger with a single-phase 208-volt or 240-volt connection and a continuous current output of up to 80 amperes is classified as a ? charger.
level 2
The ? load for listed occupancies is based on Table 220.12.
lighting
EVSE shall have a(n) ? system for shock protection for personnel.
listed
Which of the following is not true of EV charging networks?
none of the above
Which of the following describes an EV drivetrain architecture in which power can be transmitted to the drive from two sources at the same time?
parallel hybrid drive
NECA 413-2012 contains ? requirements for EVSE installation, covering everything from planning an installation to ADA considerations and commissioning process.
performance-based
Bollards, curbs, and wheel stops can protect charging equipment from which of the following?
physical damage from vehicles
Which of the following is connected to the charge controller of a wireless EV charger via hardwiring?
power source coil
The National Electrical Code (NEC) ? .
provides minimum installation requirements
Later in the development 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's battery.
rectifier
Overcurrent protection for EVSE is covered in ? .
section 625.41
Temperature ratings of equipment, overcurrent devices, and conductors must be ? and ? to not exceed the lowest rated element of the circuit.
selected/ coordinated
When a business installs charging equipment, the public may sense that the business supports which of the following?
sustainability
One of the tests performed by an EVSE test set is to ? .
test EVSE ground fault response
According to Article 625, EVSE is equipment that has the specific purpose of transferring energy from ? to the electric vehicle.
the premises wiring system
A battery electric vehicle requires external charging but does not rely on an internal combustion generator for extended range.
true
ADA parking space guidelines can be used as a guide when determining the number of EV charging spaces that should be made accessible.
true
Adequate site lighting increases the safety of an EVSE location.
true
DC fast chargers pose accessibility challenges because their cables and connectors are larger and heavier than standard Level 1 and Level 2 EVSE.
true
Documentation transfers important information about an installation from the contractor to the owner.
true
Proper location of EVSE may include consideration of ADA guidelines depending on location.
true
The NECA 413-2012 Standard is the only ANSI-approved standard for EVSE installation and maintenance.
true
The first EV chargers were external and supplied DC current directly to the vehicle's batteries.
true
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
The state of charge is the available capacity of the battery, expressed as a percentage.
true
Wireless charging is more expensive than coupled EVSE.
true
Definitions that are specific to a particular article are located in which of the following sections?
xxx.2
