PJM GENERATION DISPATCH EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A) PJM assumes control once an external transmission tie has been
established.
B) Once an Area Control Error can be calculated, PJM will assume
control.
C) Whenever it becomes too much of a burden for any one Transmission
Owner within the RTO
D) Whenever the Transmission Owners within the RTO agree to let PJM
control the process. Answer: C) Whenever it becomes too much of a
burden for any one Transmission Owner within the RTO
● During black start restoration, priority access to cranking power
should be given to:
A) Hot units that can return to service immediately.
B) Combustion turbines in areas where the initial disturbance occurred
C)Units with black start capability
D) Hydro Units Answer: A) Hot units that can return to service
immediately.
,● During a restoration, if you are presented with the opportunity to re-
connect with the Eastern Interconnection, you should:
A)Not pursue this opportunity because you may cause the Eastern
Interconnection to become unstable.
B) Pursue this opportunity only when you have adequate Dynamic
Reserves on your system
C) Pursue this opportunity as quickly as possible
D) Pursue this opportunity only if you need cranking power for your
generating unity Answer: C) Pursue this opportunity as quickly as
possible
● Complete (Total System) Blackouts are characterized by which of the
following?
1 - Most common type of blackout
2 - May require coordinating multiple islands
3 - Likely to result in Transmission overloads or other issues
4 - Affects a very large geographical area, and many customers
5 - Most commonly caused by human or switching errors
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 4
,C) 3 & 5
D) 1 Answer: B) 2 & 4
● The first step in a system restoration would be to:
A) Immediately notify the media of the event
B) Restore as much of the area load as possible
C) Restore as much under-frequency load as possible
D) Verify that communication is functional with your neighbors
Answer: D) Verify that communication is functional with your neighbors
● Why would an offsite power to generating facilities be a priority
during the restoration process?
A) To provide safe shutdown power for the units
B) To meet FERC requirements
C) To provide adequate lighting for the plant operators to attempt a
restart
D) To prepare and expedite the return of the unit Answer: D) To prepare
and expedite the return of the unit
● Factors that help determine the sequence of restoration of off-line
generation include (Pick 2):
, -Generation Type
-Unloaded Capacity
-Unit Availability
-Stability of the Generator Answer: -Generation Type
-Unit Availability
● How often should a Transmission company file an updated restoration
report with PJM?
1 - Every 30 minutes
2 - Every hour
3 - Every 10 lines that have been restored
4 - Every 5 lines that have been restored
A) 1 & 4
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 2 & 4 Answer: C) 1 & 3
● Which of the following statements are true concerning delays in
restoring auxiliary power to off-line generation?
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A) PJM assumes control once an external transmission tie has been
established.
B) Once an Area Control Error can be calculated, PJM will assume
control.
C) Whenever it becomes too much of a burden for any one Transmission
Owner within the RTO
D) Whenever the Transmission Owners within the RTO agree to let PJM
control the process. Answer: C) Whenever it becomes too much of a
burden for any one Transmission Owner within the RTO
● During black start restoration, priority access to cranking power
should be given to:
A) Hot units that can return to service immediately.
B) Combustion turbines in areas where the initial disturbance occurred
C)Units with black start capability
D) Hydro Units Answer: A) Hot units that can return to service
immediately.
,● During a restoration, if you are presented with the opportunity to re-
connect with the Eastern Interconnection, you should:
A)Not pursue this opportunity because you may cause the Eastern
Interconnection to become unstable.
B) Pursue this opportunity only when you have adequate Dynamic
Reserves on your system
C) Pursue this opportunity as quickly as possible
D) Pursue this opportunity only if you need cranking power for your
generating unity Answer: C) Pursue this opportunity as quickly as
possible
● Complete (Total System) Blackouts are characterized by which of the
following?
1 - Most common type of blackout
2 - May require coordinating multiple islands
3 - Likely to result in Transmission overloads or other issues
4 - Affects a very large geographical area, and many customers
5 - Most commonly caused by human or switching errors
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 4
,C) 3 & 5
D) 1 Answer: B) 2 & 4
● The first step in a system restoration would be to:
A) Immediately notify the media of the event
B) Restore as much of the area load as possible
C) Restore as much under-frequency load as possible
D) Verify that communication is functional with your neighbors
Answer: D) Verify that communication is functional with your neighbors
● Why would an offsite power to generating facilities be a priority
during the restoration process?
A) To provide safe shutdown power for the units
B) To meet FERC requirements
C) To provide adequate lighting for the plant operators to attempt a
restart
D) To prepare and expedite the return of the unit Answer: D) To prepare
and expedite the return of the unit
● Factors that help determine the sequence of restoration of off-line
generation include (Pick 2):
, -Generation Type
-Unloaded Capacity
-Unit Availability
-Stability of the Generator Answer: -Generation Type
-Unit Availability
● How often should a Transmission company file an updated restoration
report with PJM?
1 - Every 30 minutes
2 - Every hour
3 - Every 10 lines that have been restored
4 - Every 5 lines that have been restored
A) 1 & 4
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 2 & 4 Answer: C) 1 & 3
● Which of the following statements are true concerning delays in
restoring auxiliary power to off-line generation?
