NABCEP PVDS Practice Questions - NABCEP PV Design Specialist Certification Exam - NABCEP PVDS Practice Questions - NABCEP PV Design Specialist Certification Exam

Question 1

A residential customer wants to offset 100% of their annual electricity consumption. Which of the following is the MOST important first step in the design process?

Choosing the module tilt angle for maximum summer production Reviewing at least 12 months of utility billing data to determine annual energy consumption Calculating the required number of batteries for backup Selecting the inverter brand and model

Correct Answer:

Reviewing at least 12 months of utility billing data to determine annual energy consumption

Question 2

A customer in a time-of-use (TOU) rate structure wants to maximize bill savings. How should the PV system orientation be adjusted compared to a standard south-facing design?

Install a flat-mounted array for uniform daily production Increase the tilt angle to maximize winter production Orient the array due east to capture morning sun Orient the array toward the southwest to shift peak production later in the day

Correct Answer:

Orient the array toward the southwest to shift peak production later in the day

Question 3

When discussing system expectations with a customer, which metric BEST represents the actual energy a PV system will produce relative to its rated capacity?

DC-to-AC deration factor Temperature coefficient Specific yield (kWh/kWp) Capacity factor

Correct Answer:

Specific yield (kWh/kWp)

Question 4

A customer has a net metering agreement with their utility that credits excess generation at the retail rate. What is the optimal system sizing strategy?

Size the system to closely match 100% of annual consumption since excess credits have diminishing value Size the system to cover only daytime loads since net metering does not apply at night Size the system to produce 150% of annual consumption for maximum credit accumulation Always install the largest system the roof can accommodate regardless of consumption

Correct Answer:

Size the system to closely match 100% of annual consumption since excess credits have diminishing value

Question 5

Which customer concern is BEST addressed by including a battery energy storage system (BESS) in a PV system design?

Providing backup power during grid outages Increasing the efficiency of the PV modules Eliminating the need for a utility interconnection agreement Reducing the total installed cost of the PV system

Correct Answer:

Providing backup power during grid outages

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