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NABCEP PVIP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NABCEP |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification |
| Exam Number: | PVIP |
| Passing Score: | 70 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Exam Price: | USD 500.00 (Application $125 + Exam $375) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 Years |
| Related Certifications: | NABCEP Board Certified PV Installation Professional |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer Based Testing (Proctored) |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction training, Completion of 58 hours of advanced PV training, Completion of 6 Project Credits (Installation experience). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nabcep.org/certifications/board-eligible-pv-installation-professional |
NABCEP PVIP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: PV System Commissioning and Inspection | - Testing Procedures - Troubleshooting - System Verification |
| Topic 2: PV System Design | - Array Layout - Electrical Design - Site Assessment - System Sizing |
| Topic 3: PV System and Electrical Fundamentals | - PV System Components - Electrical Concepts - PV Module Characteristics |
| Topic 4: PV System Installation | - Electrical Integration - Labeling - Grounding - Mechanical Integration |
| Topic 5: PV System Operation and Maintenance | - Preventive Maintenance - System Monitoring - Emergency Procedures |
| Topic 6: Codes and Standards | - Local Regulations - National Electrical Code (NEC) - Safety Standards (OSHA) |
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Completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction training, Completion of 58 hours of advanced PV training, Completion of 6 Project Credits (Installation experience). Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official NABCEP exam page before scheduling.
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The official NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are PV System Installation, PV System and Electrical Fundamentals, and PV System Operation and Maintenance. The full list is in the topics section above, and ExamTorrent's 162 practice questions cover each one.
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NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Board Certification Sample Questions:
An installer troubleshooting a ground-mounted array finds It to be performing as expected most of the time, but a ground-fault error is indicated on hot days. The inverter is in a shaded location. Which of the following should the installer check for FIRST when troubleshooting this array?
- A. Intermittent ground connections
- B. Loose module connections
- C. High voltage
- D. Pinched module wiring
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A PV system was installed in July 2017 under the 2017 NEC. The system has a string inverter located inside a garage on a wall 10 ft, from the outside wall and 1oft, from the ac load center at the point of utility connection. The PV system has a PV array on the roof. Which of the following represents the PV rapid shutdown system requirement for the controlled PV system conductors associated with this PV array?
- A. More than 10ft, from the PV array or more than 5 ft. in length inside the building
- B. More than 1 ft, from the VP array and more than 5 ft. In length the building.
- C. Within the array boundary and more than 3.ft from the point of entry of the building.
- D. More than 1 ft, from the PV array or more than 3 ft, from the point of entry of the building.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A site survey indicates a residential roof with a 4:12 pitch facing 20° east of south. The local latitude is 35°N, and the optimal tilt for maximum annual production is equal to latitude. What adjustment should be made to compensate for the roof's orientation and tilt to achieve near-optimal output?
- A. Install adjustable racking to match 35° tilt
- B. No adjustment needed; output loss is negligible
- C. Rotate modules 20° west to face true south
- D. Increase array capacity by 5%
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
A PV array is installed on a sloped roof with a 6:12 pitch. What is the minimum fastener pullout strength required if the uplift force is 200 lbs per attachment point?
- A. 400 lbs
- B. 200 lbs
- C. 600 lbs
- D. 300 lbs
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Aerial lifts used to hoist equipment and PV modules to roof levels may be field modified for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer with which approval or certification?
- A. Certified in writing by the manufacturer or an NRTL
- B. Certified via the state material handling safely statutes
- C. Approval by the local AHJ for meeting safely regulations
- D. Tested and approval by the distributor of the equipment
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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