VIRGINIA SOLAR INSTALLER EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
1 Virginia AES Licensing & Scope 15 2
2 Photovoltaic System Design & Site 20 3
Assessment
3 Electrical Theory & Calculations 18 5
4 PV Wiring, Protection & Grounding 20 7
5 Grid-Connected Systems & Interconnection 15 9
6 PV Equipment & Components 18 10
7 Roof-Mounted PV Systems 14 12
8 Ground-Mounted PV Systems 10 13
9 Energy Storage Systems 16 14
10 Wind-Generated Power 10 16
11 Solar Thermal & Alternative Energy Systems 10 17
12 Estimating & Project Planning 10 18
13 Safety & OSHA Concepts 14 19
14 Codes, Standards & Compliance 12 20
15 Troubleshooting & Commissioning 8 21
Total 200
,Section 1: Virginia AES Licensing & Scope
1. Under Virginia DPOR regulations, an Alternative Energy System
(AES) contractor's scope of work begins at which point?
A. The utility transformer
B. The customer's meter
C. The main electrical panel
D. The inverter output terminals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia defines AES work as installation, repair, or
improvement from the customer's meter, of alternative-energy
generation systems and associated equipment annexed to real property.
2. Which Virginia agency regulates contractor licensing for solar
installers?
A. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
B. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
C. State Corporation Commission (SCC)
D. Virginia Department of Energy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation (DPOR) regulates contractor licensing through the Board for
Contractors, while PSI administers the applicable examinations.
,3. A contractor installing a solar photovoltaic system in Virginia must
hold at least which class of license for projects exceeding $120,000?
A. Class C
B. Class B
C. Class A
D. Class R
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A licenses are required for projects exceeding $120,000,
while Class B covers projects between $10,000 and $120,000, and Class
C covers projects under $10,000.
4. Which of the following is NOT authorized under a Virginia AES
specialty license?
A. Solar photovoltaic system installation
B. Wind turbine installation
C. Electrical panel upgrades
D. Geothermal system installation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The AES specialty does not independently authorize
electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting, or HVAC functions. Electrical panel
upgrades would require a separate electrical license.
5. What is the minimum passing score for the Virginia AES Contracting
exam?
, A. 70%
B. 72%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to the PSI examination bulletin for Virginia's AES
Contracting exam, the minimum passing score is 72%.
6. Effective March 1, 2016, what is required before scheduling a
contractor specialty examination in Virginia?
A. Payment of a $500 fee
B. Pre-approval from DPOR
C. Submission of three references
D. Completion of a 40-hour course
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective March 1, 2016, all contractor specialty examinations
require pre-approval from DPOR before scheduling with PSI.
7. Which Virginia regulation governs utility interconnection and net
metering for solar systems?
A. 20VAC5-315
B. 9VAC25-790
C. 16VAC25-50
D. 12VAC5-410
& VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
1 Virginia AES Licensing & Scope 15 2
2 Photovoltaic System Design & Site 20 3
Assessment
3 Electrical Theory & Calculations 18 5
4 PV Wiring, Protection & Grounding 20 7
5 Grid-Connected Systems & Interconnection 15 9
6 PV Equipment & Components 18 10
7 Roof-Mounted PV Systems 14 12
8 Ground-Mounted PV Systems 10 13
9 Energy Storage Systems 16 14
10 Wind-Generated Power 10 16
11 Solar Thermal & Alternative Energy Systems 10 17
12 Estimating & Project Planning 10 18
13 Safety & OSHA Concepts 14 19
14 Codes, Standards & Compliance 12 20
15 Troubleshooting & Commissioning 8 21
Total 200
,Section 1: Virginia AES Licensing & Scope
1. Under Virginia DPOR regulations, an Alternative Energy System
(AES) contractor's scope of work begins at which point?
A. The utility transformer
B. The customer's meter
C. The main electrical panel
D. The inverter output terminals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Virginia defines AES work as installation, repair, or
improvement from the customer's meter, of alternative-energy
generation systems and associated equipment annexed to real property.
2. Which Virginia agency regulates contractor licensing for solar
installers?
A. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
B. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
C. State Corporation Commission (SCC)
D. Virginia Department of Energy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation (DPOR) regulates contractor licensing through the Board for
Contractors, while PSI administers the applicable examinations.
,3. A contractor installing a solar photovoltaic system in Virginia must
hold at least which class of license for projects exceeding $120,000?
A. Class C
B. Class B
C. Class A
D. Class R
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class A licenses are required for projects exceeding $120,000,
while Class B covers projects between $10,000 and $120,000, and Class
C covers projects under $10,000.
4. Which of the following is NOT authorized under a Virginia AES
specialty license?
A. Solar photovoltaic system installation
B. Wind turbine installation
C. Electrical panel upgrades
D. Geothermal system installation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The AES specialty does not independently authorize
electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting, or HVAC functions. Electrical panel
upgrades would require a separate electrical license.
5. What is the minimum passing score for the Virginia AES Contracting
exam?
, A. 70%
B. 72%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to the PSI examination bulletin for Virginia's AES
Contracting exam, the minimum passing score is 72%.
6. Effective March 1, 2016, what is required before scheduling a
contractor specialty examination in Virginia?
A. Payment of a $500 fee
B. Pre-approval from DPOR
C. Submission of three references
D. Completion of a 40-hour course
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective March 1, 2016, all contractor specialty examinations
require pre-approval from DPOR before scheduling with PSI.
7. Which Virginia regulation governs utility interconnection and net
metering for solar systems?
A. 20VAC5-315
B. 9VAC25-790
C. 16VAC25-50
D. 12VAC5-410
