6. Applied Methods and Capstones

Capstone — Quiz

Test your understanding of capstone with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which role in a sustainable energy capstone governance structure is primarily responsible for overseeing technical quality and making design decisions?

Question 2

What is the main purpose of holding a value engineering workshop during the design phase of a sustainable energy capstone project?

Question 3

In scenario analysis for a capstone’s levelized cost of energy (LCOE), if the base LCOE is 50/MWh, Scenario A assumes a 10% increase in component costs and Scenario B a 5% decrease in operational expenses, what is the resulting LCOE range?

Question 4

What does it indicate about a capstone project’s financial viability if its internal rate of return (IRR) exceeds the weighted average cost of capital (WACC)?

Question 5

For stakeholders with high interest but low power in a sustainable energy capstone, which communication method is most appropriate to keep them informed?