Lesson 5 EV Charging Questions and Answers

Lesson 5 EV Charging Questions and Answers Conducting an onsite visit when assessing a location for an electric vehicle supply equipment installation is important because it allows the electrical contractor to understand the prospective customers needs for an EVSE installation AND it provides an opportunity for electrical contractor to gather facts and present themselves as a knowledgeable professional. Information gathered during a site visit should include... A. Details about the existing electrical visit. B. Details on the desired EVSE location. C. Notes on how the customer intends to use the EVSE installation. D. All of the above ** A successful meeting with a prospective customer requires the contractor or contractor's representative to _____ demonstrate that they are qualified and have the needed expertise to handle the project, listen to the customer and ask questions, and look professional. Incentives available for EVSE installation include which of the following? A. Rate breaks or other incentives from serving utility. B. state or federal tax credits C. tax incentives from the city of municipality. D. All of the above** Leadership in energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has ____ certification levels. 4 Installation of EVSE at an existing building is worth as many as ____ LEED points. 15 Installing electric vehicle charging equipment may ____ public perception of a business improve When a business installs charging equipment, the public may sense that the business supports.... sustainability Determining the appropriate location for EVSE requires the person planning the installation to consider... How the customer plans on using the installation. True or False: Proper location of EVSE may include consideration of ADA guidelines depending on location. True Jurisdictional codes and requirements should ____ be checked when determining the location and other features of the EVSE. Always Bollards, curbs, and wheel stops can protect charging equipment from... Physical damage from vehicles True or False: Site lighting can help protect charging equipment from being subjected to vandalism. True Trailblazing signs are for ... Direct drivers to the location of the EV charging equipment According the ADA guidelines, what percentage of general parking spaces should be accessible? 4% True or False: ADA parking space guidelines can be used when determining the number of EV charging spaces that should be made accessible. False ADA guidelines are useful when planning an EVSE installation because____ there are no federal standards for EVSE accessibility. Operable parts of accessible equipment should be located ___ above finish grade per ADA guidelines. 15"-48" The max depth of a barrier such as a curb or housekeeping pad in front of accessible equipment is _____ 10" True or False: DC fast chargers pose accessibility challenges because their cables and connectors are larger and heavier than standard Level 1 and Level 2 EVSE. True