NERC Test Questions & Answers(Latest Update 2024)

What percentage of load gives a 1 Hz change in an island condition? - ANSWER 6-10% (Think 6-10 day island vacation) If ACE is Zero but system Hz is off, what should a system operator do? - ANSWER Nothing! ACE bias and interchange schedule will improve frequency If ACE is Zero, why not adjust generation to help frequency? - ANSWER Could overload equipment, this is a NERC violation When restoring from blackout condition, what should be done with load? - ANSWER All load breakers should be opened, load should be restored in a controlled manner not to exceed 5% of current available gen What's the point of COM-001? - ANSWER Each TO, BA, RC and NERCNet Use Orgs need to have good comms Where do they need to have comms? - ANSWER Internal, Between RC, TO and BA, Other RC, TO, BA and authorities Where applicable comms should be ______ and _______ routed. - ANSWER Redundant and Diversely routed, just in case something fails How do we know comms will be good? - ANSWER They will manage, alarm, test and/or actively monitor, especially emergency comm facilities and equipment (non-routine equipment) When can languages other than English be used? - ANSWER Only for internal operation, Operation of the BES requires comms in English What is required so operation during a loss of comms will be ensured? - ANSWER Written operating instructions and procedures What is the point of COM-002? - ANSWER Ensure BA, TO, GO, and RC have comms and capability to use them for addressing emergency and that operators are trained to use them