EVITP CERTIFICATION EXAM
TEST BANK – COMPLETE
PRACTICE RESOURCE (2023
NEC ALIGNED)
EVITP Certification Practice Test Bank (2023 NEC Aligned)
SECTION 1: NEC ARTICLE 625 (Q1–20)
Q1. NEC Article 625 applies to:
A. Solar PV systems
B. Energy storage systems
C. Electric vehicle power transfer systems
D. Lighting systems
Answer: C
Rationale: Article 625 specifically governs EV charging systems and related equipment.
Q2. EVSE is defined as:
A. The vehicle battery
B. Equipment supplying electrical power to EVs
C. Utility transformer
D. Circuit breaker
Answer: B
Rationale: EVSE includes all equipment used to deliver electricity to EVs.
Q3. EV charging loads are classified as:
A. Intermittent
B. Continuous
C. Nonlinear
,D. Temporary
Answer: B
Rationale: Charging typically exceeds 3 hours → continuous load.
Q4. Continuous loads must be sized at:
A. 100%
B. 110%
C. 125%
D. 150%
Answer: C
Q5. EVSE must be:
A. Field fabricated
B. Listed and labeled
C. Installed outdoors only
D. Manufacturer optional
Answer: B
Q6. GFCI protection is required for:
A. All EVSE installations
B. Only DC chargers
C. Only indoor chargers
D. Optional installations
Answer: A
Q7. Cord-and-plug connected EVSE is typically limited to:
A. 60A
B. 50A
C. 40A
D. 30A
Answer: B
Q8. The disconnecting means must be:
A. Hidden
B. Readily accessible
C. Locked permanently
D. Underground
Answer: B
,Q9. EVSE ventilation requirements apply when:
A. Always
B. Required by equipment
C. Only outdoors
D. Never
Answer: B
Q10. EV connectors must be:
A. Weatherproof only
B. Listed for EV use
C. Metallic
D. Underground rated
Answer: B
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SECTION 2: LOAD CALCULATIONS (Q21–35)
Q21. A 32A EV charger requires what minimum circuit size?
A. 32A
B. 36A
C. 40A
D. 50A
Answer: C
Rationale: 32 × 125% = 40A
Q22. Demand factors for EV loads are:
A. Always applied
B. Never applied
C. Applied where permitted
D. Fixed at 80%
Answer: C
Q23. Load calculations must include:
A. Only EVSE
B. Entire service load
C. Lighting only
, D. HVAC only
Answer: B
Q24. Panel capacity must be evaluated to:
A. Save cost
B. Avoid overload
C. Reduce wiring
D. Meet aesthetics
Answer: B
Q25. Service upgrades are needed when:
A. Load exceeds capacity
B. Customer requests
C. Charger installed
D. Voltage drops
Answer: A
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION & EQUIPMENT (Q36–45)
Q36. EVSE must be installed according to:
A. Manufacturer instructions
B. Customer preference
C. Utility rules only
D. Inspector opinion
Answer: A
Q37. Overcurrent protection protects:
A. Equipment and conductors
B. Vehicles only
C. Users only
D. Chargers only
Answer: A
Q38. Conduit is required when:
A. Always
B. Wiring exposed or required by code
C. Only outdoors
D. Never
Answer: B
TEST BANK – COMPLETE
PRACTICE RESOURCE (2023
NEC ALIGNED)
EVITP Certification Practice Test Bank (2023 NEC Aligned)
SECTION 1: NEC ARTICLE 625 (Q1–20)
Q1. NEC Article 625 applies to:
A. Solar PV systems
B. Energy storage systems
C. Electric vehicle power transfer systems
D. Lighting systems
Answer: C
Rationale: Article 625 specifically governs EV charging systems and related equipment.
Q2. EVSE is defined as:
A. The vehicle battery
B. Equipment supplying electrical power to EVs
C. Utility transformer
D. Circuit breaker
Answer: B
Rationale: EVSE includes all equipment used to deliver electricity to EVs.
Q3. EV charging loads are classified as:
A. Intermittent
B. Continuous
C. Nonlinear
,D. Temporary
Answer: B
Rationale: Charging typically exceeds 3 hours → continuous load.
Q4. Continuous loads must be sized at:
A. 100%
B. 110%
C. 125%
D. 150%
Answer: C
Q5. EVSE must be:
A. Field fabricated
B. Listed and labeled
C. Installed outdoors only
D. Manufacturer optional
Answer: B
Q6. GFCI protection is required for:
A. All EVSE installations
B. Only DC chargers
C. Only indoor chargers
D. Optional installations
Answer: A
Q7. Cord-and-plug connected EVSE is typically limited to:
A. 60A
B. 50A
C. 40A
D. 30A
Answer: B
Q8. The disconnecting means must be:
A. Hidden
B. Readily accessible
C. Locked permanently
D. Underground
Answer: B
,Q9. EVSE ventilation requirements apply when:
A. Always
B. Required by equipment
C. Only outdoors
D. Never
Answer: B
Q10. EV connectors must be:
A. Weatherproof only
B. Listed for EV use
C. Metallic
D. Underground rated
Answer: B
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SECTION 2: LOAD CALCULATIONS (Q21–35)
Q21. A 32A EV charger requires what minimum circuit size?
A. 32A
B. 36A
C. 40A
D. 50A
Answer: C
Rationale: 32 × 125% = 40A
Q22. Demand factors for EV loads are:
A. Always applied
B. Never applied
C. Applied where permitted
D. Fixed at 80%
Answer: C
Q23. Load calculations must include:
A. Only EVSE
B. Entire service load
C. Lighting only
, D. HVAC only
Answer: B
Q24. Panel capacity must be evaluated to:
A. Save cost
B. Avoid overload
C. Reduce wiring
D. Meet aesthetics
Answer: B
Q25. Service upgrades are needed when:
A. Load exceeds capacity
B. Customer requests
C. Charger installed
D. Voltage drops
Answer: A
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION & EQUIPMENT (Q36–45)
Q36. EVSE must be installed according to:
A. Manufacturer instructions
B. Customer preference
C. Utility rules only
D. Inspector opinion
Answer: A
Q37. Overcurrent protection protects:
A. Equipment and conductors
B. Vehicles only
C. Users only
D. Chargers only
Answer: A
Q38. Conduit is required when:
A. Always
B. Wiring exposed or required by code
C. Only outdoors
D. Never
Answer: B
