NERC Test | 222 Questions| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What percentage of load gives a 1 Hz change in an island condition? correct answer: 6-10% (Think 6-10 day island vacation) If ACE is Zero but system Hz is off, what should a system operator do? correct answer: Nothing! ACE bias and interchange schedule will improve frequency If ACE is Zero, why not adjust generation to help frequency? correct answer: Could overload equipment, this is a NERC violation When restoring from blackout condition, what should be done with load? correct 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? correct answer: Each TO, BA, RC and NERCNet Use Orgs need to have good comms Where do they need to have comms? correct answer: Internal, Between RC, TO and BA, Other RC, TO, BA and authorities Where applicable comms should be ______ and _______ routed. correct answer: Redundant and Diversely routed, just in case something fails How do we know comms will be good? correct 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? correct 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? correct answer: Written operating instructions and procedures What is the point of COM-002? correct 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 Who should a BA or TO notify if they are aware of any condition that could threaten area reliability or when shedding load? correct answer: Notify their RC and any other potentially affected BA or TO How should directives be issued by an RC, TO or BA? correct answer: In a clear, concise and definitive manner, using 3 part(way) communications Who is required to create a blackstart restoration