EVITP EXAM 2026/2027 TEST BANK
– 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS & RATIONALES
| ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION
PREP | GRADED A+
Domain 1: EV Fundamentals & Industry Overview
1. The earliest electric vehicle concept is commonly traced to experiments
around which year?
A. 1901
B. 1832
C. 1960
D. 1997
Correct Answer: B. Historical accounts credit Robert Anderson with developing an early
electric carriage around 1832, establishing the long lineage of electric propulsion.
2. State of Charge (SOC) of an EV battery is expressed as:
A. A percentage of available battery capacity
B. Kilowatt-hours remaining only
C. Voltage at the terminals alone
D. Amperage drawn by the motor
Correct Answer: A. SOC indicates the remaining usable capacity of the battery pack as
a percentage of its full rated capacity.
3. A Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (PZEV) is characterized by:
A. Zero tailpipe emissions under all conditions
B. Exclusive use of hydrogen fuel
C. No onboard battery
D. A gasoline engine with essentially zero evaporative emissions from the fuel system
Correct Answer: D. PZEV designation focuses on near-zero evaporative emissions while
still using a conventional powertrain.
,4. The primary function of an inverter in an electric vehicle is to:
A. Convert AC grid power to DC for the battery
B. Convert DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor
C. Step up battery voltage only
D. Provide regenerative braking exclusively
Correct Answer: B. The traction inverter transforms DC battery power into the
controlled AC waveforms required by the motor.
5. EVITP certification is primarily intended for:
A. Licensed electricians installing electric vehicle supply equipment
B. Vehicle manufacturers only
C. Utility billing clerks
D. Automotive technicians performing oil changes
Correct Answer: A. EVITP trains and certifies electricians on the safe installation of EV
charging infrastructure.
6. A BEV with a battery capacity of 160 kWh needs a full charge from a Level 1
charger delivering 2.4 kW of power. What is the C-rate of the charge?
A. 0.015C
B. 0.15C
C. 1.5C
D. 15C
Correct Answer: A. C-rate is calculated by dividing the charger power by the battery
capacity: 2.4 kW ÷ 160 kWh = 0.015C.
7. Which type of vehicle is likely to have the smallest battery capacity?
A. BEV
B. HEV
C. PHEV
D. Commercial truck
Correct Answer: B. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) typically have the smallest battery
capacity as they rely primarily on an internal combustion engine.
8. According to Ohm's Law, typically if resistance decreases:
A. Voltage increases
B. Voltage decreases
C. Current decreases
D. Current remains the same
Correct Answer: B. Ohm's Law states V = I × R; if resistance decreases while current is
constant, voltage decreases.
,Domain 2: EVSE Fundamentals & Charging Levels
9. 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
Correct Answer: B. EVSE stands for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, the equipment
that provides power to EVs.
10. 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
Correct Answer: A. Level 1 charging uses a standard 120 VAC household outlet at 15
amps.
11. 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
Correct Answer: B. The SAE J1772 connector is the standard for Level 1 and Level 2 AC
charging in North America.
12. 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
Correct Answer: B. The control pilot circuit communicates the available current to the
vehicle and verifies the connection.
13. 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
Correct Answer: C. DC fast charging operates at high voltage and current levels to
rapidly charge EV batteries.
, 14. What type of charger is a Tesla Supercharger that can deliver up to 250 kW
of power?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. DC Fast Charger
D. Wireless charger
Correct Answer: C. Tesla Superchargers are DC fast chargers capable of delivering high
power for rapid charging.
15. What is the typical power consumption of an EVSE in standby mode?
A. Less than 5 watts
B. 10–20 watts
C. 50–100 watts
D. 200–500 watts
Correct Answer: A. Standby power consumption for modern EVSE is typically less than 5
watts.
Domain 3: NEC Article 625 & Code Compliance
16. Which NEC article primarily governs the installation of electric vehicle
charging equipment?
A. Article 625
B. Article 690
C. Article 250
D. Article 210
Correct Answer: A. NEC Article 625 specifically covers Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment (EVSE) installations.
17. According to NEC Article 625, what is the maximum permitted length for
the cord of a cord-and-plug-connected EVSE?
A. 15 feet
B. 25 feet
C. 50 feet
D. 6 feet
Correct Answer: B. NEC 625.17 permits a maximum cord length of 25 feet for cord-
and-plug-connected EVSE.
18. Continuous loads must be calculated at what percentage of their rated
current?
A. 100%
B. 110%
– 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS & RATIONALES
| ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION
PREP | GRADED A+
Domain 1: EV Fundamentals & Industry Overview
1. The earliest electric vehicle concept is commonly traced to experiments
around which year?
A. 1901
B. 1832
C. 1960
D. 1997
Correct Answer: B. Historical accounts credit Robert Anderson with developing an early
electric carriage around 1832, establishing the long lineage of electric propulsion.
2. State of Charge (SOC) of an EV battery is expressed as:
A. A percentage of available battery capacity
B. Kilowatt-hours remaining only
C. Voltage at the terminals alone
D. Amperage drawn by the motor
Correct Answer: A. SOC indicates the remaining usable capacity of the battery pack as
a percentage of its full rated capacity.
3. A Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (PZEV) is characterized by:
A. Zero tailpipe emissions under all conditions
B. Exclusive use of hydrogen fuel
C. No onboard battery
D. A gasoline engine with essentially zero evaporative emissions from the fuel system
Correct Answer: D. PZEV designation focuses on near-zero evaporative emissions while
still using a conventional powertrain.
,4. The primary function of an inverter in an electric vehicle is to:
A. Convert AC grid power to DC for the battery
B. Convert DC power from the battery to AC power for the electric motor
C. Step up battery voltage only
D. Provide regenerative braking exclusively
Correct Answer: B. The traction inverter transforms DC battery power into the
controlled AC waveforms required by the motor.
5. EVITP certification is primarily intended for:
A. Licensed electricians installing electric vehicle supply equipment
B. Vehicle manufacturers only
C. Utility billing clerks
D. Automotive technicians performing oil changes
Correct Answer: A. EVITP trains and certifies electricians on the safe installation of EV
charging infrastructure.
6. A BEV with a battery capacity of 160 kWh needs a full charge from a Level 1
charger delivering 2.4 kW of power. What is the C-rate of the charge?
A. 0.015C
B. 0.15C
C. 1.5C
D. 15C
Correct Answer: A. C-rate is calculated by dividing the charger power by the battery
capacity: 2.4 kW ÷ 160 kWh = 0.015C.
7. Which type of vehicle is likely to have the smallest battery capacity?
A. BEV
B. HEV
C. PHEV
D. Commercial truck
Correct Answer: B. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) typically have the smallest battery
capacity as they rely primarily on an internal combustion engine.
8. According to Ohm's Law, typically if resistance decreases:
A. Voltage increases
B. Voltage decreases
C. Current decreases
D. Current remains the same
Correct Answer: B. Ohm's Law states V = I × R; if resistance decreases while current is
constant, voltage decreases.
,Domain 2: EVSE Fundamentals & Charging Levels
9. 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
Correct Answer: B. EVSE stands for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, the equipment
that provides power to EVs.
10. 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
Correct Answer: A. Level 1 charging uses a standard 120 VAC household outlet at 15
amps.
11. 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
Correct Answer: B. The SAE J1772 connector is the standard for Level 1 and Level 2 AC
charging in North America.
12. 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
Correct Answer: B. The control pilot circuit communicates the available current to the
vehicle and verifies the connection.
13. 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
Correct Answer: C. DC fast charging operates at high voltage and current levels to
rapidly charge EV batteries.
, 14. What type of charger is a Tesla Supercharger that can deliver up to 250 kW
of power?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. DC Fast Charger
D. Wireless charger
Correct Answer: C. Tesla Superchargers are DC fast chargers capable of delivering high
power for rapid charging.
15. What is the typical power consumption of an EVSE in standby mode?
A. Less than 5 watts
B. 10–20 watts
C. 50–100 watts
D. 200–500 watts
Correct Answer: A. Standby power consumption for modern EVSE is typically less than 5
watts.
Domain 3: NEC Article 625 & Code Compliance
16. Which NEC article primarily governs the installation of electric vehicle
charging equipment?
A. Article 625
B. Article 690
C. Article 250
D. Article 210
Correct Answer: A. NEC Article 625 specifically covers Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment (EVSE) installations.
17. According to NEC Article 625, what is the maximum permitted length for
the cord of a cord-and-plug-connected EVSE?
A. 15 feet
B. 25 feet
C. 50 feet
D. 6 feet
Correct Answer: B. NEC 625.17 permits a maximum cord length of 25 feet for cord-
and-plug-connected EVSE.
18. Continuous loads must be calculated at what percentage of their rated
current?
A. 100%
B. 110%
