PJM Generation Dispatcher Exam Study
Guide 2026/2027 | Questions & Detailed
Answers
Real time transmission constraints may be alleviated with generators operating -
correct answer-Off Cost (out of merit)
What is the minimum size for a solar park to be required to have a real and
reactive power telemetry? - correct answer-3MW
PJM calls for which of the following to recover ACE so that tie line schedules are
maintained? - correct answer-Synchronized Reserves
The minimum generation alert expires when? - correct answer-It's cancelled by
PJM
When PJM declares a hot weather alert, the generation dispatcher should. -
correct answer-Determine if maintenance can be deferred
During system restoration, the two categories of reserves are - correct answer-
Dynamic and Synchronous
, During system restoration, frequency should be maintained between - correct
answer-59.75 and 61.00Hz
PJM issues a heavy load voltage schedule. Member companies who own
generation should: - correct answer-Ensure voltage regulators on generating units
are in service on automatic
A unit being dispatched economically be PJM should set its MW output based on
the - correct answer-Unit's dispatch rate or desired MW level
What hourly revenue data is required if a generator by PJM? - correct answer-
Compensated MWh delivered by each unit
During system restoration prior to synchronization of a unit, the dispatcher
should ensure sufficient load is available to - correct answer-Stabilize unit
operation
A non-Zero ACE indicates: - correct answer-An imbalance of generation and load
During certain emergency conditions, a Capacity Performance generation
resource that fails to generate the required amount of energy may be charged: -
correct answer-A non-performance assessment charge
Control center facilities must have a minimum of how many days of fuel for the
backup generator? - correct answer-3 days
Which of the following one-way communication system is used to disseminate
information to market operation centers? - correct answer-All call
Guide 2026/2027 | Questions & Detailed
Answers
Real time transmission constraints may be alleviated with generators operating -
correct answer-Off Cost (out of merit)
What is the minimum size for a solar park to be required to have a real and
reactive power telemetry? - correct answer-3MW
PJM calls for which of the following to recover ACE so that tie line schedules are
maintained? - correct answer-Synchronized Reserves
The minimum generation alert expires when? - correct answer-It's cancelled by
PJM
When PJM declares a hot weather alert, the generation dispatcher should. -
correct answer-Determine if maintenance can be deferred
During system restoration, the two categories of reserves are - correct answer-
Dynamic and Synchronous
, During system restoration, frequency should be maintained between - correct
answer-59.75 and 61.00Hz
PJM issues a heavy load voltage schedule. Member companies who own
generation should: - correct answer-Ensure voltage regulators on generating units
are in service on automatic
A unit being dispatched economically be PJM should set its MW output based on
the - correct answer-Unit's dispatch rate or desired MW level
What hourly revenue data is required if a generator by PJM? - correct answer-
Compensated MWh delivered by each unit
During system restoration prior to synchronization of a unit, the dispatcher
should ensure sufficient load is available to - correct answer-Stabilize unit
operation
A non-Zero ACE indicates: - correct answer-An imbalance of generation and load
During certain emergency conditions, a Capacity Performance generation
resource that fails to generate the required amount of energy may be charged: -
correct answer-A non-performance assessment charge
Control center facilities must have a minimum of how many days of fuel for the
backup generator? - correct answer-3 days
Which of the following one-way communication system is used to disseminate
information to market operation centers? - correct answer-All call
