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The CEPSS exam has 100 questions and runs 3 hours.
These 10 free CEPSS questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist for Facility Managers blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A facility manager reviews an emergency power system. The equipment can provide power for the required duration, but it cannot restore power within the required time. Which NFPA 110 classification element is affected?
Correct answer: B - Type
A complete emergency power installation includes a generator, transfer equipment, controls, monitoring, and accessories. What is the complete system called?
Correct answer: A - Emergency power supply system
A system uses batteries and inverter equipment for emergency operation. What feature identifies it as a stored-energy emergency power system?
Correct answer: A - It stores electrical energy before use
An emergency generator cannot support newly added loads because the conversion equipment is undersized. Which concept requires review?
Correct answer: A - Capacity
A diesel emergency generator fails during an outage because fuel delivery is unreliable. Which area should be investigated?
Correct answer: A - Fuel supply system
A stored-energy system includes instrumentation. What is the primary purpose of instrumentation?
Correct answer: A - Provide system operating information
During a utility outage, an automatic transfer switch moves a critical load to the emergency source. What function occurred?
Correct answer: A - Automatic source transfer
A generator has limited capacity and selected nonessential loads are disconnected while critical loads remain powered. This is:
Correct answer: A - Load shedding
A technician needs to service transfer equipment while preserving transfer capability. Which feature supports this?
Correct answer: A - Bypass-isolation switch
The generator operates correctly, but a critical load does not receive emergency power after an outage. Which component should be investigated?
Correct answer: A - Automatic transfer switch
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