Connecticut
(PV-1) Limited Solar Electric Contractor
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Connecticut DCP Electrical Licensing Unit 450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 801 Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 713-6135
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC 3210 E. Tropicana Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: (855) 746-8171
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas
# of Questions
Photovoltaic Theory
10
General Electrical Knowledge & Theory
9
Batteries
3
Components
8
Photovoltaic Installation
10
Estimating & Design
9
Wind Power
4
Safety
7
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (minutes):
150
In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Connecticut Business & Law Exam offered by PSI.
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) [or] The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017 or 2020, NFPA
2.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
3.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017 or 2020, George Hart
4.
Practical Photovoltaics: Electricity from Solar Cells, 3rd Edition
5.
The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II: Installation Manual, 2003, Adi Pieper,
6.
Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2012, Dunlop
7.
Convert Your Home to Solar Energy, 2010, Barber, Provey
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installer Trainee Guide, 2012, NCCER
NOTE: Regarding the versions of Ugly's Reference shown in the PSI bulletin: you should always choose a version that agrees with the NEC that you are using (as shown above). Older verions of Ugly's are often overpriced because they are out-of-print. This title can usually be found at a home improvement store like Lowe's or Home Depot in the same area where volt meters are found.
QUESTION: "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?". As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.
The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price). It was designed for engineers and inspectors. The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.
Additional Recommended Books
The books listed below may be allowed at the exam location as long as they have the original binding and no written notes. Read your exam bulletin or "what to bring" statement carefully for specific restrictions.
1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
We recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam. Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC. They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.
2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2020, Ray Holder
Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013 Study Guide
$49.95
We advise that you NOT purchase the PSI published book shown in the exam bulletin. We recommend a better, up-to-date allternative on our Study Guides purchase page linked below.
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