Question 1

Career paths for Wind Technicians include: manufacturing, site operations, site developement, and __________.
A) electrical utility operations
B) remote service operations
C) sales
D) All answers are correct

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options are viable career paths for Wind Technicians, so choosing any or all of them would be appropriate. However, it ultimately depends on an individual's interests and skillset, so researching and exploring each option is recommended.

Question 2

Major wind turbine generator assemblies include: machine head, rotor assembly, and ________.
A) pad mount transformer
B) down tower assembly
C) field office
D) nacelle

Accepted Answer

The major wind turbine generator assemblies include the machine head, rotor assembly, and down tower assembly, which houses electrical and control systems.

Question 3

Government incentives such as Production Tax Credits have been influential in boosting wind investment.

Accepted Answer

Production Tax Credits (PTCs) have been a major factor in incentivizing wind energy investment in the United States. These tax credits provide a financial incentive for wind energy producers, making it more profitable and appealing for them to invest in and expand wind energy production.

Question 4

Some radio manufacturers such as Zenith gave away wind turbines to promote the sale of their systems in remote locations before ruarl electrification.

Accepted Answer

This promotional tactic was used by Zenith and other radio manufacturers in the early 20th century to encourage sales in remote areas where electricity was not yet widely available.

Question 5

ROI is a unit of measure for sound produced by a wind turbine

Accepted Answer

ROI stands for Return On Investment and is a measure of financial performance, not sound production. Sound produced by a wind turbine is typically measured in decibels (dB).

Question 6

Siting considerations for a single wind turbine or large project may include: local wind resources, visual impact, noise levels, governmental permitting requirements, and ___________.
A) wildlife impact studies
B) number of trucks in the fleet
C) population of the town
D) ANSI standards

Accepted Answer

Wildlife impact studies are important considerations for wind turbine siting, as turbines can pose threats to birds and bats. Proper assessment and mitigation measures should be taken to minimize these impacts.

Question 7

Two US organizations that have been developing wind technician standard skill sets include ANSI and AWEA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two US organizations that have been developing...

Question 8

Three Mega-Watt sized wind turbines have been in service since the middle of the 1970's.

Accepted Answer

The first megawatt-sized wind turbines were not introduced until the early 1980s, so it is not possible for there to have been operational three mega-watt sized wind turbines in the 1970s.

Question 9

The US EPA has set the allowable noise from an industrial source to be 55 dBA outside an occupied dwelling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The US EPA has set the allowable...

Question 10

Wind turbine rotor configurations include HAWT and VAWT.

Accepted Answer

HAWT (horizontal-axis wind turbine) and VAWT (vertical-axis wind turbine) are both rotor configurations commonly used in wind turbines.

Question 11

__________ is an organization that has developed a Wind Technician Basic Skill Set.
A) AWEA
B) Maine DOL
C) Texas DOL
D) All answers are correct

Accepted Answer

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Maine Department of Labor (Maine DOL), and Texas Department of Labor (Texas DOL) have all contributed to the development of a Wind Technician Basic Skill Set, reflecting a collaborative effort across different organizations and states to standardize the skills required in the wind energy industry.

Question 12

Wind turbine siting requirements include permitting approval from several state and federal agencies which may include: DEP, LURC, and ________.
A) NFPA
B) OSHA
C) EPA
D) OPEC

Accepted Answer

The other options are not relevant to the permitting approval process for wind turbines. DEP refers to the Department of Environmental Protection and LURC stands for Land Use Regulatory Commission, both of which may have jurisdiction over the siting of a wind turbine. However, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is also commonly involved in the permitting process due to their authority over air and water quality regulations.

Question 13

European electrical power teansmission systems use a 60 Hertz frequency for AC.

Accepted Answer

European electrical power transmission systems use a 50 Hertz frequency for AC.

Question 14

Equipment to harness wind for electricity was not invented until the early 1960s.

Accepted Answer

While modern wind turbines were developed in the 1970s, devices to harness wind power for electricity were invented in the late 19th century. One early example was the wind turbine invented by Charles Brush in 1888, which was used to power his home in Cleveland, Ohio.

Question 15

Wild AC is the term given to electrical power that is maintained at a constant voltage and frequency.

Accepted Answer

Wild AC refers to electrical power that is not maintained at a constant voltage and frequency. It may experience fluctuations and variations in voltage and frequency due to changes in the electrical grid or other factors.

Quiz 1: Introduction

Career paths for Wind Technicians include: manufacturing, site operations, site developement, and __________.

Major wind turbine generator assemblies include: machine head, rotor assembly, and ________.