Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Infrastructure and Electrical Design
Objective Questions with Answers
1. 1. Which standard governs the EV charging modes and infrastructure?
a) IS 732
b) IEC 61851
c) IS 3043
d) NEC 2011
Answer: b) IEC 61851
2. 2. What does EVSE stand for?
a) Electric Voltage Supply Equipment
b) Emergency Voltage Support Equipment
c) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
d) Energy Voltage Storage Equipment
Answer: c) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
3. 3. Which of the following is NOT a type of EV charging connector?
a) Type 1
b) Type 2
c) Type 3
d) CHAdeMO
Answer: c) Type 3
4. 4. Which EV charging mode allows for DC fast charging?
a) Mode 1
b) Mode 2
c) Mode 3
d) Mode 4
Answer: d) Mode 4
5. 5. What is the typical voltage level for Level 2 AC charging?
a) 110-120V
b) 12V
c) 230-240V
d) 480V
Answer: c) 230-240V
6. 6. Which parameter is crucial for designing EVSE wiring and circuit protection?
a) Cable color
b) Charger height
c) Load current and duty cycle
d) Label font
Answer: c) Load current and duty cycle
7. 7. What is a key concern in placing multiple EVSE units in a residential area?
a) Paint color of charger
b) Voltage drop and load balancing
c) Speed limit
d) Driveway material
Answer: b) Voltage drop and load balancing
8. 8. Which type of earthing is preferred for EV charging stations?
a) TT system
b) TN-S system
c) IT system
d) All of the above depending on application
Answer: d) All of the above depending on application
9. 9. Which of the following helps reduce peak load caused by EV charging?
a) High voltage cables
b) Load shedding
c) Smart charging or demand-side management
d) Manual switching
Answer: c) Smart charging or demand-side management
10. 10. Which Indian government initiative promotes EV infrastructure?
a) Make in India
b) UDAY
c) FAME India
d) R-APDRP
Answer: c) FAME India