KNOWN NERC EXAM QUESTIONS with correct answers

A Balancing Authority notices that Operating Reserve has steadily declined throughout the hour. What is the most likely cause? a) Loss of a large generator in the area b) An inaccurate load forecast c) Loss of a major transmission line d) A malfunction of EMS CORRECT ANSWER b) An inaccurate load forecast Balancing Area A notices that the Interconnection frequency is 59.94 Hz and their ACE is 0. Which of the following could be the cause of this reading? a) A net under-generation in Balancing Area A b) A net under-generation in the Interconnection c) A loss of load in Balancing Area A d) A loss of load in the Interconnection CORRECT ANSWER b) A net under-generation in the Interconnection What is the penalty for a Balancing Authority violating the Disturbance Control Standard?