NERC Test | Questions and Correct Solutions |
Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+
According to Nerc Standards, an emergency interchange transaction can be exempt
from tagging if it is less than_________________ - ANSWER 60 minutes
A BA or LSE that requests an EEA 3 must complete and EEA 3 report and submit it to the
RC within how many days - ANSWER 2 business days
During restoration efforts load pick-ups should not exceed_____________ percentage
of synchronized generation capacity - ANSWER 5%
What are the two components that a system operator should be aware of for controlling
frequency during a system restoration if they are in an islanded situation - ANSWER load
and generation
What system was put in place to provide RC's with a mechanism to handle energy
deficiencies? - ANSWER Energy Emergency Alerts
If due to a reliability event, an interchange transaction must be modified, how long does
the Sink Balancing Authority have to modify the tag? - ANSWER withing 60 minutes of
the start of modification
What is an example of a disturbance that has caused you system to become islanded? -
ANSWER Frequency Fluctuations
What is an instance is which you use manual load shedding? - ANSWER Continuous
decline in frequency
, What actions should be implemented during a EEA 2 - ANSWER Schedule emergency
assistance, recall all non-firm exports, start all available generation
What would be an appropriate situation for a system operator to shed load? - ANSWER
Transmission facility is overloaded, voltages are rapidly decaying, and no other
situations are available
If an RC issues you a directive to implement when should it be implemented? - ANSWER
Without delay, within 30 minutes
Each Operating Authority should periodically practice________________ - ANSWER
Simulated emergencies
If a Transmission Operator has an anticipated emergency condition, it shall
inform_________________ - ANSWER Its RC and any other potentially affected
Transmission Operators
How often shall the Transmission Operator and BA review and update each emergency
plan___________ - ANSWER Annually
According to Nerc Standards, emergency plans must include interim provisions if it is
expected to take more than how many minutes to implement the contingency plan for
loss of primary control facility - ANSWER 60
Which EEA is used to announce the change in transmission service priority? - ANSWER
EEA 2
Who is the only entity that can declare an EEA? - ANSWER Reliability Coordinator
Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+
According to Nerc Standards, an emergency interchange transaction can be exempt
from tagging if it is less than_________________ - ANSWER 60 minutes
A BA or LSE that requests an EEA 3 must complete and EEA 3 report and submit it to the
RC within how many days - ANSWER 2 business days
During restoration efforts load pick-ups should not exceed_____________ percentage
of synchronized generation capacity - ANSWER 5%
What are the two components that a system operator should be aware of for controlling
frequency during a system restoration if they are in an islanded situation - ANSWER load
and generation
What system was put in place to provide RC's with a mechanism to handle energy
deficiencies? - ANSWER Energy Emergency Alerts
If due to a reliability event, an interchange transaction must be modified, how long does
the Sink Balancing Authority have to modify the tag? - ANSWER withing 60 minutes of
the start of modification
What is an example of a disturbance that has caused you system to become islanded? -
ANSWER Frequency Fluctuations
What is an instance is which you use manual load shedding? - ANSWER Continuous
decline in frequency
, What actions should be implemented during a EEA 2 - ANSWER Schedule emergency
assistance, recall all non-firm exports, start all available generation
What would be an appropriate situation for a system operator to shed load? - ANSWER
Transmission facility is overloaded, voltages are rapidly decaying, and no other
situations are available
If an RC issues you a directive to implement when should it be implemented? - ANSWER
Without delay, within 30 minutes
Each Operating Authority should periodically practice________________ - ANSWER
Simulated emergencies
If a Transmission Operator has an anticipated emergency condition, it shall
inform_________________ - ANSWER Its RC and any other potentially affected
Transmission Operators
How often shall the Transmission Operator and BA review and update each emergency
plan___________ - ANSWER Annually
According to Nerc Standards, emergency plans must include interim provisions if it is
expected to take more than how many minutes to implement the contingency plan for
loss of primary control facility - ANSWER 60
Which EEA is used to announce the change in transmission service priority? - ANSWER
EEA 2
Who is the only entity that can declare an EEA? - ANSWER Reliability Coordinator
