1.

Solar energy on the Earth is one of many sources of energy, equal in scale to fossil fuel energy and
other renewable energy resources.

A. True
B. False

2. Humans can see the entire spectrum of solar radiation.

A. True
B. False

3. Which two of these solar energy technologies are used to generate electricity?

A. Solar Photovoltaics (PV)

B. Passive Solar Design
C. Flat-Plate Solar Collectors
D. Concentrating solar power (CSP)

4. When sunlight hits a solar PV cell, solar energy knocks loose electrons in the cell, which then create
electrical current in an external circuit.

A. True
B. False

5. Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells only use the visible spectrum to generate electricity.
A. True
B. False

6. Which one of the following is not a type of PV Cell?

A. Amorphous Thin Film

B. Stacked Silicon
C. Polycrystalline
D. Monocrystalline

7. An advantage of crystalline PV cells is that they can be coated on flexible substrates.

A. False
B. True

8. Which of the following shows the correct order of solar PV components from smallest to largest?
A. PV cell, panel, module, array, farm
B. PV cell, module, panel, farm, array
C. PV cell, array, panel, module, farm
D. PV cell, module, panel, array, farm
 9. A solar garden is a smaller solar PV installation intended to supply power for a single residence.

A. True
B. False

10. Which one of the following is not part of a typical PV system?

A. Condenser
B. PV modules
C. Inverter
D. Electric meter

11. In a PV system, an inverter converts AC current to DC for use by the PV panels.

A. True
B. False

12. What factor primarily determines the efficiency of a solar PV module?

A. Size of the module
B. Temperature of the module
C. Material used in the PV cell
D. Angle of incidence of sunlight

Answer: C. Material used in the PV cell

13. Which of the following is an advantage of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants over solar PV
plants?
A. Higher efficiency
B. Smaller land requirements
C. Energy storage capability
D. Lower installation costs

Answer: C. Energy storage capability

14. Which of the following is not a type of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology?
A. Parabolic trough
B. Solar tower
C. Linear Fresnel reflector
D. Bifacial PV module

Answer: D. Bifacial PV module

15. In a grid-tied solar PV system, what happens to the excess electricity generated by the system?
A. It is stored in batteries
B. It is fed back into the grid
C. It is converted to heat
D. It is wasted

Answer: B. It is fed back into the grid

16. Which of the following factors can reduce the efficiency of solar PV panels?
A. Dust and dirt
B. High temperatures
C. Shade
D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

17. What is the primary purpose of a solar tracker in a solar PV system?

A. To monitor the performance of the system
B. To increase the efficiency by keeping the panels aligned with the sun
C. To regulate the output voltage of the system
D. To protect the panels from strong winds

Answer: B. To increase the efficiency by keeping the panels aligned with the sun

18. Which of the following is an advantage of thin-film solar cells compared to crystalline
silicon cells?
A. Higher efficiency
B. Lower manufacturing costs
C. Longer lifespan
D. Better performance under high temperature

Answer: B. Lower manufacturing costs

19. What is the main disadvantage of using solar energy as a renewable energy source?
A. High initial investment
B. The need for large land areas
C. Dependence on sunlight
D. Limited availability of PV materials

Answer: C. Dependence on sunlight

20. Which of the following energy storage technologies is most commonly used with solar
PV systems?
A. Pumped hydro storage
B. Lithium-ion batteries
C. Compressed air energy storage
D. Flywheel energy storage

Answer: B. Lithium-ion batteries

21. What is the primary purpose of a charge controller in a solar PV system?

A. To protect the battery from overcharging
B. To convert DC to AC
C. To regulate the output voltage of the system
D. To monitor the performance of the system

Answer: A. To protect the battery from overcharging

 22. Which of the following is not a factor that affects the efficiency of a solar PV system?
A. The angle of incidence of sunlight
B. The age of the PV modules
C. The type of inverter used
D. The distance between the PV modules and the inverter

Answer: D. The distance between the PV modules and the inverter

23. What is the main advantage of a micro-inverter in a solar PV system?

A. Lower installation costs
B. Improved performance under partial shading
C. Increased efficiency at high temperatures
D. Longer lifespan

Answer: B. Improved performance under partial shading

24. Which of the following is a disadvantage of installing solar PV systems on rooftops?

A. Limited scalability
B. High maintenance costs
C. Lower efficiency compared to ground-mounted systems
D. Negative aesthetic impact

Answer: A. Limited scalability