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EXAM OVERVIEW
It includes nine modules with a total of 144 questions. Candidates are allowed a maximum of 36 incorrect answers to pass the exam.
Format: Online, proctored exam
Duration: 1.5 hours
Passing Score: 75% (108/144 correct answers)
The exam assesses candidates on three dimensions of knowledge:
Factual (What): Understanding key concepts and definitions.
Conceptual (Why): Recognizing the importance and reasoning behind practices.
Procedural (How): Applying methods to real-world scenarios
Exam standards
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1.1. Define aerospace power generation and distribution principles.
1.2. Explain AC and DC power architectures for aircraft and spacecraft.
1.3. Identify regulatory and safety requirements for high-voltage aerospace systems. -
2.1. Describe power generation methods, including turbine-driven and photovoltaic systems.
2.2. Explain power conversion, inverters, and distribution network architectures.
2.3. Identify redundancy and fault isolation techniques for mission-critical power systems. -
3.1. Define battery technologies used in aerospace applications, including lithium-ion, solid-state, and supercapacitors.
3.2. Explain energy storage strategies for space missions and missile guidance systems.
3.3. Identify thermal runaway prevention and battery management system (BMS) requirements. -
4.1. Describe EMI and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) shielding techniques.
4.2. Explain grounding and bonding methods for electrical noise reduction.
4.3. Identify protective measures for power electronics in high-radiation environments. -
5.1. Define power system reliability metrics and failure analysis techniques.
5.2. Explain dual-bus and isolated power architectures for redundancy.
5.3. Identify predictive maintenance strategies for aerospace electrical components. -
6.1. Describe power requirements for directed energy weapons (DEWs).
6.2. Explain high-power microwave and laser weapon power management strategies.
6.3. Identify electrical challenges in high-energy propulsion systems. -
7.1. Define the role of power electronics in aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems.
7.2. Explain power conditioning and load balancing techniques.
7.3. Identify failure modes and mitigation strategies for aerospace power converters. -
8.1. Describe satellite power system architectures, including solar and nuclear power sources.
8.2. Explain energy storage and distribution challenges in deep-space missions.
8.3. Identify spacecraft power system integration methods for long-duration flights. -
9.1. Describe advancements in high-energy-density batteries and fuel cells.
9.2. Explain hybrid-electric propulsion and more-electric aircraft (MEA) power architectures.
9.3. Identify emerging technologies in wireless power transfer and superconducting power distribution
