Title: Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems Quiz
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The post-quiz for WX20016-XA01XEN-E1 - Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems.

Q: The sun's radiation results from the intense pressure and heat at its core, which creates a nuclear reaction called __________.
- fission
- fusion
- radiation
- energy
A: fusion
If wrong: Review Objective 1 - Define Solar Energy and Explain Its Importance.

Q: Two examples of renewable energy are __________.
- solar and coal
- coal and oil
- hydro and wind
- wind and electrical
A: hydro and wind
If wrong: Review Objective 1 - Define Solar Energy and Explain Its Importance.

Q: A __________ system collects solar radiation from the sun and converts it directly into DC (direct current) electricity.
- solar thermal
- solar architectural
- photovoltaic
- radiator
A: photovoltaic
If wrong: Review Objective 2 - Describe Three Categories of Solar Energy Technologies.

Q: A __________ system is used to heat water or air.
- solar thermal
- solar architectural
- photovoltaic
- radiator
A: solar thermal
If wrong: Review Objective 2 - Describe Three Categories of Solar Energy Technologies.

Q: __________ systems change the traditional design of a building to maximize its ability to capture and use solar energy.
- solar thermal
- solar architectural
- photovoltaic
- radiator
A: solar architectural
If wrong: Review Objective 2 - Describe Three Categories of Solar Energy Technologies.

Q: __________ systems do not need government incentives to make them comparable in cost to other systems used to heat water or air. These systems are reliable and save the consumer money.
- solar thermal
- solar architectural
- photovoltaic
- radiator
A: solar thermal
If wrong: Review Objective 3 - Describe the Role of Solar Energy Technology in the Global Energy Portfolio.

Q: __________energy may have the potential to supply all of the world's energy needs, but at this time, it provides a very small percentage.
- Coal
- Natural Gas
- Diesel
- Solar
A: Solar
If wrong: Review Objective 4 - Describe the Role of Solar Energy Technology in the Renewable Energy Portfolio.

Q: A __________ creates electricity when exposed to sunlight. This process occurs due to electron movement in the molecules that comprise the cell.
- solar thermal collector
- photovoltaic cell
- water cell
- battery
A: photovoltaic cell
If wrong: Review Objective 5 - Describe the Operation of a Photovoltaic Cell.

Q: A PV module, also called a solar panel, is comprised of individual photovoltaic __________ wired and mounted together as an integrated unit.
- capsules
- compartments
- chips
- cells
A: cells
If wrong: Review Objective 6 - Describe the Basic Operation of a Photovoltaic Module.

Q: PV modules can be wired together in an array using __________ connections to increase voltage.
- series
- parallel
- terminating
- AC
A: series
If wrong: Review Objective 6 - Describe the Basic Operation of a Photovoltaic Module.

Q: A __________ system uses a storage system that stores the generated electricity so it can provide power during times when the system's panels are not receiving solar energy.
- direct coupled
- self-regulating
- charge controlled
- indirectly connected
A: self-regulating
If wrong: Review Objective 7 - Describe the Basic Operation of a Photovoltaic Array.

Q: A(n) __________ photovoltaic DC system is one where the array is directly connected to the output device or load.
- direct coupled
- self-regulating
- charge controlled
- indirectly connected
A: direct coupled
If wrong: Review Objective 7 - Describe the Basic Operation of a Photovoltaic Array.

Q: A(n) __________ system is an AC-producing PV system that is connected to the utility's electrical power grid.
- interconnected
- stand-alone
- interactive
- backup
A: interactive
If wrong: Review Objective 8 - Describe the Basic Operation of Three Types of DC Photovoltaic Systems.

Q: A(n) __________ system is a photovoltaic system that creates AC electricity for use by a building, but it is not connected to the utility's electrical power grid.
- interconnected
- stand-alone
- interactive
- backup
A: stand-alone
If wrong: Review Objective 9 - Describe the Basic Operation of a Stand-Alone AC Photovoltaic System.

Q: A(n) __________ converts DC electricity to AC electricity.
- Converter
- Inverter
- coupler
- transformer
A: Inverter
If wrong: Review Objective 10 - Describe the Basic Operation of an Interactive AC Photovoltaic System.

Q: __________ systems use a combination of two or more power systems to provide electricity.
- wind
- Solar
- Renewable energy
- hybrid
A: hybrid
If wrong: Review Objective 11 - Describe the Basic Operation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic System.

Q: A __________ solar electric system is a system designed to provide power to a large number of businesses and homes just like traditional fossil fuel power plants.
- stand-alone
- utility-scale
- off-grid
- backup
A: utility-scale
If wrong: Review Objective 12 - Describe the Basic Operation of Utility-Scale Solar Electric Systems.

Q: In 1838 the photovoltaic industry was started when Alexandre Edmund Becquerel discovered __________.
- the Becquerel principle
- the photovoltaic effect
- solar radiation
- solar irradiance
A: the photovoltaic effect
If wrong: Review Objective 13 - Describe the History of the Photovoltaic Industry.

Q: Photovoltaic __________ create specialized components used in the photovoltaic systems such as the PV cells and modules.
- manufacturers
- distributors
- integrators
- consumers
A: manufacturers
If wrong: Review Objective 14 - Describe the Structure of the Photovoltaic Industry.

Q: The __________ offers a certification program for PV Installers. This certification is not a legal license to operate as a PV installer; it is intended to ensure that PV installers have the necessary knowledge to safely and correctly install PV systems.
- NABCEP
- OSHA
- NEC
- UL
A: NABCEP
If wrong: Review Objective 15 - Describe Careers Available in the Solar Power Industry.

Q: A __________ provides money that does not need to be repaid. It is intended to promote renewable energy projects and is primarily available to commercial, industrial, utility, are educational institutions.
- loan
- incentive
- grant
- lease
A: grant
If wrong: Review Objective 16 - Describe the Value Proposition of Photovoltaic Systems.