NABCEP Associate Exam Solar Terms Questions with
Correct Answers
Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible) Correct Answer-Capable of
being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or
inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to
climb over or remove obstacles or to
resort to portable ladders, and so forth.
AFCI: Correct Answer-An arc‐fault circuit protection device interrupts
arcing faults in the PV source and output circuits. (Broken
or poor connections are the cause).
Alternating‐Current (AC) Module Correct Answer-A complete,
environmentally
protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics, inverter, and other
components, exclusive of tracker, designed
to generate AC power when exposed to sunlight.
Alternating‐Current (AC) Module (Alternating‐Current Photovoltaic
Module) Correct Answer-A complete, environmentally
protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics, inverter, and other
components, exclusive of tracker, designed
to generate AC power when exposed to sunlight.
,Altitude angle Correct Answer-The angle of something referenced from
the horizon toward the zenith, usually refers to the
sun (solar altitude angle).
Altitude angle Correct Answer-The angle of something referenced from
the horizon toward the zenith, usually the sun.
Amorphous Correct Answer-Without form, as in non‐crystalline.
Ampacity Correct Answer-The current carrying capacity of a wire or
conductor.
Amps (current) Correct Answer-A measure of flow of electrons into or
through a material
Anti‐islanding Correct Answer-A mechanism that prevents an inverter
from sending power into the utility grid when the grid is
down.
Array Correct Answer-A mechanically integrated assembly of modules
or panels with a support structure and foundation,
tracker, and other components, as required, to form a direct‐current
power‐producing unit.
ASCE Correct Answer-American Society of Civil Engineers.
, ASHRAE Correct Answer-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air‐Conditioning Engineers
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Correct Answer-An organization,
office, or individual responsible for enforcing the
requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment,
materials, an installation, or a procedure.
Autonomy Correct Answer-The number of days the battery bank can
support loads without requiring a recharge.
Azimuth Correct Answer-The cardinal direction an object is facing. A
reading on a compass
Azimuth Correct Answer-The direction an object is facing; 360° reading
on a compass
Ballast Correct Answer-A heavy object used to offset another weight or
force such as wind lift.
Battery DOD Correct Answer-Depth of Discharge is the % of energy
that is drained from the battery.
Battery SOC Correct Answer-State of Charge is the % of energy
remaining in the battery.
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