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,System operator - correct ans:a title that is widely recognized as a highly skilled and knowledgeable
individual who monitors and directs the operation of the power system. Other similar titles that are
commonly used are dispatcher, load dispatcher, service dispatcher, control supervisor, switching
supervisor, and simply operator.



Operations center - correct ans:the location of the system operators who are responsible to operate the
system.



Regional Transmission Organization - correct ans:These are evolving independent regional organizations
that are being formed to better operate the transmission system.



Jurisdiction - correct ans:a common term that is utilized to confirm the area of responsibility for an
operations center. The jurisdiction typically confirms two factors: the physical description of the
elements of the system, and the geographical area in which the system is located.



SCADA - correct ans:This is an acronym for "supervisory control and data acquisition."

It is further defined as a communications system which provides system operators the ability to monitor
and control the flow of power in a given system.



NERC certification - correct ans:The North American Reliability Corporation

Certification Program establishes standards of competency for system operators who operate the
interconnected transmission grids.



Switching orders - correct ans:refers to a planned sequence of actions or steps that are followed to
accomplish some operation of the system such as clearing a line, transferring load, etc. Other terms
used are operating steps, switching instructions, and switching log.



Clearance - correct ans:means a formally recognized condition of a line, line section, or equipment that
has been de-energized from all potential sources of energy by opening devices in the path or the
potential flow of power.



Clearance point - correct ans:This term refers to any device, connector, or open that is utilized to isolate
the line or piece of equipment from a potential source of energy.

, Visual clearance point - correct ans:provides a clear visual air gap between the source and load terminals
of a device.



Standard clearance - correct ans:This clearance is a condition in which all potential sources of energy are
isolated by opening devices in the path of the potential flow of power. These devices are opened,
checked open, locked if possible, and tagged. Grounds are typically applied under the direction of the
system operator or under the direction of the employee in charge.



Safety clearance - correct ans:This type of clearance is used as much as the standard clearance;
however, it is not utilized by some companies. This clearance is a condition in which the main source of
energy is opened de-energizing the line or piece of equipment. However, no visual opening is provided
nor are personal protective grounds installed.



Tagging - correct ans:the physical attachment of an approved visible tag to or near the device that has
been opened and will be utilized as a clearance point.



Locking - correct ans:refers to the task of physically installing a padlock through a locking mechanism in
a manner which prevents the device from being operated.



Operating errors - correct ans:are incidents in which an error occurred when the system was being
operated. Companies try to minimize operating errors in the same way they do for personal injury
accidents.



Energy sources - correct ans:This term refers to specific sources of energy that potentially could energize
a line, line section, or piece of equipment that needs to be cleared to work on.



Automated switch - correct ans:This term names any switch that can be remotely operated by the
system operator. It would be an element of a complete

SCADA system.



Foreign generator - correct ans:This term refers to any generator that is connected to the system that is
not known by the system operator or the line crews in the field. These are typically temporary in nature

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