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NERC CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM| QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
2025/2026
1. True/False
According to the NERC Functional Model, there is no difference between the
function and the entity.
A) True
B) False: B) False
2. True/False
Analysis type questions are designed to be the least complex from a human
cognitive process.
A) True
B) False: B) False
3. True/False
A Transmission Service Provider is an entity that both owns and operates
transmission facilities on the Bulk Electric System.
A) True
B) False: B) False
4. True/False
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The NERC Functional Model is designed so that the functions of Generator Owner
and Generator Operator can be performed by two different entities.
A) True
B) False: A) True
5. How many forms of identification are required when taking the NERC
System Operator Certification exam?
A) 4
B) 9
C) 1
D) 2: 2
6. The NERC came into existence as a result of the Electric Power Reliability
Act of what year?
A) 1958
B) 2005
C) 1967
D) 1997: 1967
7. How many certification credentials does NERC have examinations for?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
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D) 3: 4
8. Match the acronym with the appropriate organization. FERC North
American Electric Reliability Corp NERC Florida Reliability Coordinating
Council FRCC Reliability First RF Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
1. FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
2. NERC North American Electric Reliability Corporation
3. FRCC Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
4. RF Reliability First
9. True/False
Balancing Authorities are responsible to ensure that transmission facilities are
operated within the limits that are established by the Transmission Owners.
: False
10. The first power pool in the industry was created in 1927 and was known as
which of the following?: Pennsylvania-New Jersey Interconnection
11. How many Interconnections are there in North America?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 2
D) 8: A) 4
NERC CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM| QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
2025/2026
1. True/False
According to the NERC Functional Model, there is no difference between the
function and the entity.
A) True
B) False: B) False
2. True/False
Analysis type questions are designed to be the least complex from a human
cognitive process.
A) True
B) False: B) False
3. True/False
A Transmission Service Provider is an entity that both owns and operates
transmission facilities on the Bulk Electric System.
A) True
B) False: B) False
4. True/False
,2|Page
The NERC Functional Model is designed so that the functions of Generator Owner
and Generator Operator can be performed by two different entities.
A) True
B) False: A) True
5. How many forms of identification are required when taking the NERC
System Operator Certification exam?
A) 4
B) 9
C) 1
D) 2: 2
6. The NERC came into existence as a result of the Electric Power Reliability
Act of what year?
A) 1958
B) 2005
C) 1967
D) 1997: 1967
7. How many certification credentials does NERC have examinations for?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
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D) 3: 4
8. Match the acronym with the appropriate organization. FERC North
American Electric Reliability Corp NERC Florida Reliability Coordinating
Council FRCC Reliability First RF Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
1. FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
2. NERC North American Electric Reliability Corporation
3. FRCC Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
4. RF Reliability First
9. True/False
Balancing Authorities are responsible to ensure that transmission facilities are
operated within the limits that are established by the Transmission Owners.
: False
10. The first power pool in the industry was created in 1927 and was known as
which of the following?: Pennsylvania-New Jersey Interconnection
11. How many Interconnections are there in North America?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 2
D) 8: A) 4
