EVITP TOPICS: SAFETY, NEC CODE COMPLIANCE,
CHARGING EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION PRACTICES,
GROUNDING, INSPECTION, AND MORE. I’LL PROVIDE THE
**QUESTION, FOUR ANSWER CHOICES (A–D), AND THE
CORRECT ANSWER**.
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### EVITP Practice Test Questions 1–20
**1. What is the maximum continuous current rating for a Level 2 EVSE (Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment) that requires a 40A breaker?**
A. 30A
B. 32A
C. 40A
D. 50A
**Answer:** B. 32A
*Explanation: NEC recommends 125% of continuous load for overcurrent
protection.*
**2. Which type of grounding is required for EVSE installations per the NEC?**
A. Isolated grounding
B. Equipment grounding conductor connected to the service grounding
C. Floating grounding
D. No grounding required
**Answer:** B. Equipment grounding conductor connected to the service grounding
**3. Which NEC article specifically addresses Electric Vehicle Charging Systems?**
A. Article 210
B. Article 625
C. Article 400
D. Article 310
**Answer:** B. Article 625
**4. What is the minimum conductor size for a 48A Level 2 EVSE circuit?**
A. 6 AWG copper
B. 8 AWG copper
C. 10 AWG copper
D. 12 AWG copper
**Answer:** A. 6 AWG copper
**5. Which type of EVSE is considered “smart” and can communicate with the utility
for load management?**
A. Mode 1
B. Mode 2
C. Mode 3
, D. Mode 4
**Answer:** C. Mode 3
**6. What is the recommended height for mounting a residential EVSE?**
A. 18 inches above floor
B. 36 inches above floor
C. 48 inches above floor
D. 60 inches above floor
**Answer:** B. 36 inches above floor
**7. Which safety device is required for EVSE installed in a garage?**
A. GFCI
B. AFCI
C. Surge Protector only
D. None required
**Answer:** A. GFCI
**8. What does a Type B GFCI protect against?**
A. Ground faults from AC only
B. Ground faults from DC only
C. Both AC and DC ground faults
D. Overcurrent only
**Answer:** C. Both AC and DC ground faults
**9. Which utility voltage is most commonly used for Level 2 charging in the U.S.?**
A. 120V AC
B. 208V AC
C. 240V AC
D. 480V AC
**Answer:** C. 240V AC
**10. What is the purpose of a load management system in EVSE installations?**
A. Reduce breaker size
B. Balance electrical load and prevent overloading
C. Increase EVSE charging speed
D. None of the above
**Answer:** B. Balance electrical load and prevent overloading
**11. When installing a public EVSE, which NEC requirement must be followed for
accessibility?**
A. NEC 110
B. NEC 625
C. ADA compliance
D. NFPA 70E
**Answer:** C. ADA compliance
**12. Which conductor type is preferred for underground EVSE installations?**
A. THHN in conduit
B. UF-B direct burial
C. NM-B
CHARGING EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION PRACTICES,
GROUNDING, INSPECTION, AND MORE. I’LL PROVIDE THE
**QUESTION, FOUR ANSWER CHOICES (A–D), AND THE
CORRECT ANSWER**.
---
### EVITP Practice Test Questions 1–20
**1. What is the maximum continuous current rating for a Level 2 EVSE (Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment) that requires a 40A breaker?**
A. 30A
B. 32A
C. 40A
D. 50A
**Answer:** B. 32A
*Explanation: NEC recommends 125% of continuous load for overcurrent
protection.*
**2. Which type of grounding is required for EVSE installations per the NEC?**
A. Isolated grounding
B. Equipment grounding conductor connected to the service grounding
C. Floating grounding
D. No grounding required
**Answer:** B. Equipment grounding conductor connected to the service grounding
**3. Which NEC article specifically addresses Electric Vehicle Charging Systems?**
A. Article 210
B. Article 625
C. Article 400
D. Article 310
**Answer:** B. Article 625
**4. What is the minimum conductor size for a 48A Level 2 EVSE circuit?**
A. 6 AWG copper
B. 8 AWG copper
C. 10 AWG copper
D. 12 AWG copper
**Answer:** A. 6 AWG copper
**5. Which type of EVSE is considered “smart” and can communicate with the utility
for load management?**
A. Mode 1
B. Mode 2
C. Mode 3
, D. Mode 4
**Answer:** C. Mode 3
**6. What is the recommended height for mounting a residential EVSE?**
A. 18 inches above floor
B. 36 inches above floor
C. 48 inches above floor
D. 60 inches above floor
**Answer:** B. 36 inches above floor
**7. Which safety device is required for EVSE installed in a garage?**
A. GFCI
B. AFCI
C. Surge Protector only
D. None required
**Answer:** A. GFCI
**8. What does a Type B GFCI protect against?**
A. Ground faults from AC only
B. Ground faults from DC only
C. Both AC and DC ground faults
D. Overcurrent only
**Answer:** C. Both AC and DC ground faults
**9. Which utility voltage is most commonly used for Level 2 charging in the U.S.?**
A. 120V AC
B. 208V AC
C. 240V AC
D. 480V AC
**Answer:** C. 240V AC
**10. What is the purpose of a load management system in EVSE installations?**
A. Reduce breaker size
B. Balance electrical load and prevent overloading
C. Increase EVSE charging speed
D. None of the above
**Answer:** B. Balance electrical load and prevent overloading
**11. When installing a public EVSE, which NEC requirement must be followed for
accessibility?**
A. NEC 110
B. NEC 625
C. ADA compliance
D. NFPA 70E
**Answer:** C. ADA compliance
**12. Which conductor type is preferred for underground EVSE installations?**
A. THHN in conduit
B. UF-B direct burial
C. NM-B
