NRA Test Questions and Answers Latest
Version 2025
What is the frequency that system restoration training for operators is required? -
ANSWER Annually
What is the purpose of annual operator system restoration training? - ANSWER
To assure proper execution of its restoration plan
Name 4 things required in annual operator system restoration training: - ANSWER
System restoration plan including coordination with RC and GO; Restoration
Priorities; Building of cranking paths; Synchronizng
How often and how much training is required for field switching personnel who are
included in the system restoration plan? - ANSWER Minimum 2 hrs every 2 years
When must a TO or GO participate in RC restoration drills, exercises or simulations? -
ANSWER As requested by the RC
What is a Blackstart Resource Agreement? - ANSWER This is an agreement between a
TO and GO that includes the terms and conditions of the use of the Blackstart Unit;
e.g. procedures, protocols, testing requirements
What is required by each GO for their Blackstart Resources? - ANSWER
Documented procuedures for starting each resource and energizing a bus
,Who must a GO notify if a Blackstart Resource ability to perform its function is
changed? - ANSWER The TO who holds the agreement
What is the time requirement for a GO to notify its TO when a Blackstart
Resource capabilities are compromised? - ANSWER 24 Hours
Who is required to perform the agreed upon testing of a Blackstart Resource? - ANSWER
The GO
What minimum information should be recorded for a Blackstart Resource test? -
ANSWER Name of Resource, unit tested, date of test, duration of test, time required to
start, and any test requirements not met
If requested by a TO or RC, when must Blackstart Resource test results be produced?
- ANSWER The GO has 30 days to provide test results to its TO or RC
How much time and how frequently must a GO train its personnel on starting a
Blackstart Resource and energizing a bus? - ANSWER 2 hours every 2 years minimum
What two things must be included in the GO Blackstart Resource biannual training?
- ANSWER The system restoration plan including coordination with the TO; The
procedures associated with the Blackstart Resource Agreement
What must each RC have in regard to restoration? - ANSWER Each RC is required to have
an RC Area Restoration Plan.
, Name the three things covered in the RC Area Restoration Plan? - ANSWER
Blackstart Resources used to re-energize a shut down area of the BES; separation has
occurred between neighboring RC; An energized island has been formed on the BES
When does the RC exit the Restoration plan? - ANSWER All TO are interconnected its RC
area is connected to all neighboring RC
What 9 things are included in the RC restoration plan? - ANSWER High level strategy;
Operating process to restore Interconnection; coordination elements between TO
restoration plans; elements between RC plans; criteria and condition for reestablishing
interconnections (TO-TO in the RC; TO-TO w/ other RC; w/ Other RC); Reporting
requirements; Criteria for info sharing w/ neighboring RC and TO/BA in its area; RC as
main contact for all parties; Criteria to transfer operations & authority back to BA
Who is in control during system restoration? - ANSWER RC
Who is given control after a system restoration has been completed? - ANSWER The
appropriate BA
To who must an RC distribute its RC Area Restoration Plan? - ANSWER Each of its TO,
neighboring RC
When must an RC distribute its RC Area Restoration Plan? - ANSWER Within 30 days of
creation or revision of the plan
How often must the RC review its restoration plan? - ANSWER Within 13 months from
last review
Who reviews an RC Restoration plan? - ANSWER The neighboring RC
Version 2025
What is the frequency that system restoration training for operators is required? -
ANSWER Annually
What is the purpose of annual operator system restoration training? - ANSWER
To assure proper execution of its restoration plan
Name 4 things required in annual operator system restoration training: - ANSWER
System restoration plan including coordination with RC and GO; Restoration
Priorities; Building of cranking paths; Synchronizng
How often and how much training is required for field switching personnel who are
included in the system restoration plan? - ANSWER Minimum 2 hrs every 2 years
When must a TO or GO participate in RC restoration drills, exercises or simulations? -
ANSWER As requested by the RC
What is a Blackstart Resource Agreement? - ANSWER This is an agreement between a
TO and GO that includes the terms and conditions of the use of the Blackstart Unit;
e.g. procedures, protocols, testing requirements
What is required by each GO for their Blackstart Resources? - ANSWER
Documented procuedures for starting each resource and energizing a bus
,Who must a GO notify if a Blackstart Resource ability to perform its function is
changed? - ANSWER The TO who holds the agreement
What is the time requirement for a GO to notify its TO when a Blackstart
Resource capabilities are compromised? - ANSWER 24 Hours
Who is required to perform the agreed upon testing of a Blackstart Resource? - ANSWER
The GO
What minimum information should be recorded for a Blackstart Resource test? -
ANSWER Name of Resource, unit tested, date of test, duration of test, time required to
start, and any test requirements not met
If requested by a TO or RC, when must Blackstart Resource test results be produced?
- ANSWER The GO has 30 days to provide test results to its TO or RC
How much time and how frequently must a GO train its personnel on starting a
Blackstart Resource and energizing a bus? - ANSWER 2 hours every 2 years minimum
What two things must be included in the GO Blackstart Resource biannual training?
- ANSWER The system restoration plan including coordination with the TO; The
procedures associated with the Blackstart Resource Agreement
What must each RC have in regard to restoration? - ANSWER Each RC is required to have
an RC Area Restoration Plan.
, Name the three things covered in the RC Area Restoration Plan? - ANSWER
Blackstart Resources used to re-energize a shut down area of the BES; separation has
occurred between neighboring RC; An energized island has been formed on the BES
When does the RC exit the Restoration plan? - ANSWER All TO are interconnected its RC
area is connected to all neighboring RC
What 9 things are included in the RC restoration plan? - ANSWER High level strategy;
Operating process to restore Interconnection; coordination elements between TO
restoration plans; elements between RC plans; criteria and condition for reestablishing
interconnections (TO-TO in the RC; TO-TO w/ other RC; w/ Other RC); Reporting
requirements; Criteria for info sharing w/ neighboring RC and TO/BA in its area; RC as
main contact for all parties; Criteria to transfer operations & authority back to BA
Who is in control during system restoration? - ANSWER RC
Who is given control after a system restoration has been completed? - ANSWER The
appropriate BA
To who must an RC distribute its RC Area Restoration Plan? - ANSWER Each of its TO,
neighboring RC
When must an RC distribute its RC Area Restoration Plan? - ANSWER Within 30 days of
creation or revision of the plan
How often must the RC review its restoration plan? - ANSWER Within 13 months from
last review
Who reviews an RC Restoration plan? - ANSWER The neighboring RC
