Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist (CEPSS) Generator Practice Questions

A hospital's emergency generator fails during a power outage. What is the most immediate action?

• AA. Notify the facility manager
• BB. Evacuate patients
• CC. Activate backup systems
• DD. Conduct a systems check

During a routine inspection, a technician finds loose connections on an emergency generator. What should be done?

• AA. Replace the generator
• BB. Tighten connections
• CC. Ignore it
• DD. Temporarily use it anyway

After conducting load testing on a generator, which document should be updated?

• AA. Maintenance log
• BB. Power restoration plan
• CC. Safety procedures manual
• DD. Site evacuation plan

A generator is emitting smoke during operation. What is the best immediate action?

• AA. Call the fire department
• BB. Shut down the generator
• CC. Increase load
• DD. Notify all users