EVITP CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM 2026: ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING PROGRAM |
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS, VERIFIED
ANSWERS, DETAILED RATIONALES & COMPLETE
EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
SECTION 1: EVSE TECHNOLOGY & CHARGING LEVELS
Questions 1-15
1. What does the acronym EVSE stand for?
A. Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
B. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
C. Electric Vehicle System Electronics
D. Electric Vehicle Safety Equipment
Answer: B
2. Level 1 EVSE charging operates at which voltage and amperage?
,A. 120 VAC at 15 amps
B. 240 VAC at 30 amps
C. 208 VAC at 50 amps
D. 480 VAC at 125 amps
Answer: A
3. The SAE J1772 connector is used for which type of charging?
A. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 AC charging
B. Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging
C. DC fast charging only
D. Wireless charging only
Answer: B
4. What is the primary function of the control pilot circuit in an SAE J1772 connector?
A. To provide power to the vehicle battery
B. To establish communication and verify the connection between EVSE and vehicle
C. To regulate the charging temperature
D. To prevent overcharging of the battery
Answer: B
5. Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of regenerative braking?
, A. To reduce brake pad wear only
B. To capture kinetic energy and convert it to electrical energy to recharge the battery
C. To increase vehicle acceleration
D. To reduce tire wear
Answer: B
6. Level 3 DC fast charging typically operates at which voltage?
A. 120 VAC
B. 240 VAC
C. 480 VAC at 125 amps or 600 VDC at 550 amps
D. 120/208 VAC three-phase
Answer: C
7. What is the state of charge (SOC) of an electric vehicle battery?
A. The voltage level of the battery
B. The available capacity of the battery expressed as a percentage
C. The temperature of the battery cells
D. The number of charge cycles completed
Answer: B
VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING PROGRAM |
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS, VERIFIED
ANSWERS, DETAILED RATIONALES & COMPLETE
EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
SECTION 1: EVSE TECHNOLOGY & CHARGING LEVELS
Questions 1-15
1. What does the acronym EVSE stand for?
A. Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
B. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
C. Electric Vehicle System Electronics
D. Electric Vehicle Safety Equipment
Answer: B
2. Level 1 EVSE charging operates at which voltage and amperage?
,A. 120 VAC at 15 amps
B. 240 VAC at 30 amps
C. 208 VAC at 50 amps
D. 480 VAC at 125 amps
Answer: A
3. The SAE J1772 connector is used for which type of charging?
A. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 AC charging
B. Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging
C. DC fast charging only
D. Wireless charging only
Answer: B
4. What is the primary function of the control pilot circuit in an SAE J1772 connector?
A. To provide power to the vehicle battery
B. To establish communication and verify the connection between EVSE and vehicle
C. To regulate the charging temperature
D. To prevent overcharging of the battery
Answer: B
5. Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of regenerative braking?
, A. To reduce brake pad wear only
B. To capture kinetic energy and convert it to electrical energy to recharge the battery
C. To increase vehicle acceleration
D. To reduce tire wear
Answer: B
6. Level 3 DC fast charging typically operates at which voltage?
A. 120 VAC
B. 240 VAC
C. 480 VAC at 125 amps or 600 VDC at 550 amps
D. 120/208 VAC three-phase
Answer: C
7. What is the state of charge (SOC) of an electric vehicle battery?
A. The voltage level of the battery
B. The available capacity of the battery expressed as a percentage
C. The temperature of the battery cells
D. The number of charge cycles completed
Answer: B
