NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification Examination — Information & Free Practice
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NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification Examination
- Provider
- NABCEP via Meazure Learning
- Format
- Computer-based testing or live remote proctoring
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 70; Scored questions: 60; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 4 hours
Examination outline
- Review or develop commissioning protocol (10%)
- Complete visual and mechanical inspection (12%)
- Conduct mechanical tests (8%)
- Conduct electrical tests (15%)
- Verify system operation (10%)
- Confirm project completion (8%)
- Orient end user to system (8%)
- Verify system operation and performance (8%)
- Perform preventive maintenance (10%)
- Perform corrective maintenance (10%)
Examination sources
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 68, section 15
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 69, section 15
- NABCEP PV Specialist JTA
PDF p. 3, PVCMS content domains and examination specifications
- NABCEP PV Specialist JTA
PDF pp. 11-13, PVCMS Tasks 1-10
- PVCMS Job Task Analysis resource
resource introduction and Download PDF
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 37, section 7.1
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 68, section 15
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 69, section 15.1
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 38, section 7.3
- NABCEP Certification Handbook
PDF p. 66, section 14.1
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