North American Electric Reliability
Corporation Certification Exam
Questions and Answers Study Guide
True/False
According to the NERC Functional Model, there is no difference between the
function and the entity.
A) True
B) False - ANSWER>>B) False
True/False
Analysis type questions are designed to be the least complex from a human
cognitive process.
A) True
,B) False - ANSWER>>B) False
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 - ANSWER>>B) False
True/False
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 - ANSWER>>A) True
How many forms of identification are required when taking the NERC System
Operator Certification exam?
A) 4
B) 9
C) 1
D) 2 - ANSWER>>2
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 - ANSWER>>1967
, How many certification credentials does NERC have examinations for?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 3 - ANSWER>>4
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 - ANSWER>>1. FERC Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission
2. NERC North American Electric Reliability Corporation
3. FRCC Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
4. RF Reliability First
True/False
Balancing Authorities are responsible to ensure that transmission facilities are
operated within the limits that are established by the Transmission Owners. -
ANSWER>>False
The first power pool in the industry was created in 1927 and was known as which
of the following? - ANSWER>>Pennsylvania-New Jersey Interconnection
How many Interconnections are there in North America?
A) 4
Corporation Certification Exam
Questions and Answers Study Guide
True/False
According to the NERC Functional Model, there is no difference between the
function and the entity.
A) True
B) False - ANSWER>>B) False
True/False
Analysis type questions are designed to be the least complex from a human
cognitive process.
A) True
,B) False - ANSWER>>B) False
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 - ANSWER>>B) False
True/False
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 - ANSWER>>A) True
How many forms of identification are required when taking the NERC System
Operator Certification exam?
A) 4
B) 9
C) 1
D) 2 - ANSWER>>2
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 - ANSWER>>1967
, How many certification credentials does NERC have examinations for?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 3 - ANSWER>>4
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 - ANSWER>>1. FERC Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission
2. NERC North American Electric Reliability Corporation
3. FRCC Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
4. RF Reliability First
True/False
Balancing Authorities are responsible to ensure that transmission facilities are
operated within the limits that are established by the Transmission Owners. -
ANSWER>>False
The first power pool in the industry was created in 1927 and was known as which
of the following? - ANSWER>>Pennsylvania-New Jersey Interconnection
How many Interconnections are there in North America?
A) 4
