Energy Management and Systems MCQs December 23, 2025July 15, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which of the following is not a renewable energy source? (A) Wind (B) Hydro (C) Solar (D) Coal 2. The term âDemand-side managementâ in energy refers to: (A) Managing consumer energy consumption (B) Regulating electricity prices (C) Managing supply chain logistics (D) Ensuring grid stability 3. Which of the following is an example of a distributed energy resource (DER)? (A) Small-scale solar panels (B) Natural gas power plant (C) Large hydroelectric dam (D) Nuclear power plant 4. What does CHP stand for in energy systems? (A) Central Heat Pump (B) Continuous Heat Production (C) Combined Heat and Power (D) Conventional Hydroelectric Power 5. The term âPeak shavingâ in energy management refers to: (A) Balancing renewable energy sources (B) Cutting off electricity supply during peak hours (C) Enhancing energy efficiency (D) Reducing peak electricity demand 6. Energy storage systems help in: (A) Reducing energy consumption (B) Stabilizing grid frequency (C) Generating more renewable energy (D) Controlling energy prices 7. Which renewable energy source depends on temperature differences in ocean water? (A) Ocean thermal energy (B) Geothermal energy (C) Wave energy (D) Tidal energy 8. The term âNet meteringâ is associated with: (A) Balancing energy imports and exports (B) Solar PV systems feeding excess power into the grid (C) Pricing energy in deregulated markets (D) Reducing carbon emissions 9. Which energy management strategy focuses on reducing energy waste through efficient technology and practices? (A) Demand response (B) Energy conservation (C) Load shedding (D) Voltage optimization 10. Which of the following is not a component of a Smart Grid? (A) Advanced metering infrastructure (B) Renewable energy generators (C) Conventional power plants (D) Energy-efficient appliances 11. The term âEnergy auditâ involves: (A) Generating electricity from renewable sources (B) Planning new energy infrastructure (C) Assessing energy efficiency of a building or facility (D) Monitoring real-time energy consumption 12. What is the main advantage of microgrids? (A) They reduce dependency on fossil fuels (B) They increase grid stability and reliability (C) They are less expensive to build than centralized grids (D) They require less maintenance than conventional grids 13. Which of the following is an example of an energy-intensive industry? (A) Software development (B) Banking and finance (C) Online retail (D) Textile manufacturing 14. The term âFeed-in tariffâ refers to: (A) Tax incentives for energy-efficient appliances (B) Price paid for renewable energy fed into the grid (C) Funding for energy research and development (D) Tariffs on imported energy resources 15. Which of the following is an example of an energy storage technology? (A) Circuit breaker (B) Capacitor (C) Transformer (D) Flywheel 16. The term âLoad factorâ in energy management refers to: (A) The geographical distribution of energy resources (B) The efficiency of energy production (C) The ratio of energy consumption to peak demand (D) The average energy price in a given region 17. What is the purpose of an energy management system (EMS)? (A) To regulate energy prices in the market (B) To produce electricity from renewable sources (C) To monitor and control energy consumption (D) To analyze energy market trends 18. Which of the following renewable energy sources is intermittent in nature? (A) Biomass (B) Geothermal (C) Wind (D) Hydropower 19. The term âCarbon footprintâ measures: (A) Total energy consumption of a country (B) Renewable energy generation capacity (C) Energy efficiency of buildings (D) Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities 20. Which energy management technique aims to reduce energy consumption during peak hours? (A) Grid defection (B) Energy arbitrage (C) Capacity credit (D) Load shifting 21. Which of the following is a key benefit of energy-efficient lighting systems? (A) Increased heat generation (B) Higher energy consumption (C) Reduced maintenance costs (D) Shorter lifespan 22. The term âVirtual power plantâ refers to: (A) A computer simulation of a power grid (B) A network of distributed energy resources (C) A centralized nuclear power plant (D) A digital metering system 23. Which energy management practice involves adjusting energy use in response to grid conditions? (A) Voltage optimization (B) Energy conservation (C) Energy storage (D) Demand response 24. The term âCogenerationâ refers to: (A) The simultaneous production of electricity and heat (B) The conversion of fossil fuels to electricity (C) The distribution of energy through a smart grid (D) The storage of energy in batteries 25. Which of the following energy sources is considered carbon-neutral? (A) Natural gas (B) Oil (C) Coal (D) Biomass 26. The term âEnergy intensityâ refers to: (A) The concentration of energy resources in a region (B) The efficiency of energy production (C) The variability of renewable energy sources (D) The amount of energy required per unit of GDP 27. Which renewable energy source involves capturing and converting organic waste into electricity? (A) Solar energy (B) Biomass energy (C) Wind energy (D) Geothermal energy 28. What does LEED certification signify in building design? (A) Energy efficiency standards (B) Cost-effectiveness of construction (C) Architectural aesthetics (D) Structural integrity 29. The term âBlack startâ refers to: (A) Emergency backup power supply (B) A power outage caused by grid failure (C) Restarting a power plant without an external power source (D) Sudden surge in electricity demand 30. Which of the following is a passive solar design feature? (A) South-facing windows (B) Solar water heating systems (C) Solar PV panels (D) Solar concentrators 31. The term âEnergy resilienceâ refers to: (A) Reducing energy consumption (B) Storing energy in batteries (C) Enhancing energy efficiency (D) Recovering quickly from energy disruptions 32. Which of the following is a characteristic of a âSmart homeâ in terms of energy management? (A) High energy consumption (B) Manual control of appliances (C) Limited use of renewable energy (D) Integration of IoT devices 33. The term âEnergy payback timeâ refers to: (A) The efficiency of energy conversion (B) The lifespan of renewable energy technologies (C) The time it takes to recover energy investments (D) The cost of energy production 34. Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of hydropower? (A) Greenhouse gas emissions (B) Land degradation (C) Radioactive waste (D) Noise pollution 35. The term âEnergy-efficient appliancesâ typically have which characteristic? (A) Higher upfront costs (B) Higher maintenance requirements (C) Shorter lifespan (D) Lower energy consumption 36. What does âEnergy transitionâ refer to? (A) Developing new energy technologies (B) Managing energy demand during peak hours (C) Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources (D) Balancing energy supply and demand 37. Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear power? (A) High initial construction costs (B) Greenhouse gas emissions (C) Limited availability of fuel (D) Intermittent energy generation 38. The term âEnergy harvestingâ refers to: (A) Generating energy from renewable sources (B) Enhancing energy efficiency (C) Storing energy in batteries (D) Capturing wasted energy and converting it to usable electricity 39. Which energy source is abundant and widely used for heating and electricity generation? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Tidal (D) Natural gas 40. What does âGrid parityâ indicate in the context of renewable energy? (A) Dependence on government subsidies for renewable energy projects (B) Equal cost competitiveness of renewable energy with conventional sources (C) Integration of renewable energy into the existing power grid (D) Renewable energy projects exceeding production targets 41. Which energy management strategy focuses on reducing standby power consumption? (A) Phantom load reduction (B) Load shedding (C) Energy audit (D) Peak shaving 42. The term âCarbon tradingâ involves: (A) Trading of energy futures in the market (B) Carbon capture and storage (C) Tariffs on carbon-intensive industries (D) Exchanging carbon credits to reduce emissions 43. Which of the following is a characteristic of a âZero-energy buildingâ? (A) It produces as much energy as it consumes annually (B) It relies solely on fossil fuels for energy (C) Energy consumption exceeds energy generation (D) Limited use of energy-efficient technologies 44. The term âEnergy povertyâ refers to: (A) Excessive energy consumption (B) Energy surplus in developed countries (C) Lack of access to affordable energy services (D) Energy efficiency in developing countries 45. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas associated with climate change? (A) Nitrogen (B) Oxygen (C) Helium (D) Carbon dioxide 46. The term âEnergy securityâ refers to: (A) Efficient energy use (B) Reliability of energy supply (C) Energy independence (D) Availability of renewable energy sources 47. Which of the following is an example of a âPassive solar heatingâ technique? (A) Solar PV panels (B) Trombe wall (C) Solar water heating system (D) Solar concentrator 48. The term âEnergy elasticityâ refers to: (A) The responsiveness of energy demand to price changes (B) The flexibility of energy supply (C) The efficiency of energy production (D) The stability of energy markets 49. Which renewable energy source involves capturing energy from ocean tides? (A) Wave energy (B) Hydroelectric energy (C) Ocean thermal energy (D) Tidal energy 50. The term âDecentralized energyâ refers to: (A) Energy generated at a large centralized power plant (B) Energy generated at multiple small-scale locations (C) Energy transmission through long-distance power lines (D) Energy storage in centralized facilities