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Q32921 Transmission Operators must participate in the Reliability Coordinator's restoration drills, exercises, and/or simulations_______? - ANSWER-As requested FB: EOP_005, R12: Each transmission operator shall participate in its Reliability Coordinator's restoration drills, exercises, or simulations as requested by its reliability Coordinator. Q32923 Which of the following are included in the requirements to verify each Blackstart Resource is capable of meeting the requirements of its Restoration Plan. - ANSWER-•) Each Blackstart Resource is tested at least once every three (3) calendar years •) The ability to start the unit when isolated with no support from the BES •) The ability to energize a bus Feedback: EOP-005, R9: Each Transmission Operator must have Blackstart Resource testing requirements to verify that each Blackstart Resource is capable of meeting the requirements of its restoration plan. The testing requirements shall include: •) Each Blackstart Resource is tested at least once every three (3) years •) The ability to start the unit when isolated with no support from the BES or when designed to remain energized without connection to the System •) The ability to energize a bus. If it is not possible to energize a bus during the test, the testing entity must affirm that the unit has the capability to energize a bus by verifying the breaker close coil relay can be energized with the voltage and frequency monitor controls disconnected from the synchronizing circuits •) The minimum duration of each of the required tests Q32924 It is the responsibility of the __________ to have a restoration plan for restoring its system following a Disturbance in which one or more areas of the Bulk Electric System (BES) shuts down and the use of Blackstart Resources is required to restore the shutdown area to service. - ANSWER-Transmission Operator (TOP) FB: EOP-005, R1: Each Transmission Operator is required to have a dated and documented System Restoration Plan, approved by its Reliability Coordinator, to re-establish its electric system in a stable and orderly manner in the event of a partial or total shutdown of its system Q32925 Following a Disturbance in which one or more areas of the BES shuts down and the use of Blackstart Resources is required to restore the area to service, who is responsible for implementing the System Restoration Plan? - ANSWER-Transmission Operator FB: EOP-005, R7: In the event of a disturbance in which one or more areas of the BES shuts down and the use of Blackstart Resources is required to restore the area to service, each affected Transmission Operator must implement their Restoration Plan. If the Plan cannot be executed as expected, the Transmission Operator should utilize at a minimum, their restoration strategies to facilitate restoration. Q32919 The purpose of Standard EOP-005 is to... - ANSWER-Ensure plans, facilities, and personnel are prepared to enable System Restoration from Blackstart Resources, to assure reliability is maintained during restoration, and priority on restoring the Interconnection FB: EOP-005, Purpose: The purpose of Standard EOP-005 is to ensure plans, facilities and personnel are prepared to enable System Restoration from Blackstart Resources, to assure reliability is maintained during restoration, and priority is placed on restoring the Interconnection Q32928 Each Generator Operator with a Blackstart Resource shall notify its Transmission operator of any known changes to the capabilities of that Blackstart Resource affecting the ability to meet the Transmission Operator's restoration plan within one hour following such change. True or False - ANSWER-False FB: EOP-005, R15: Each Generator Operator with a Blackstart Resource shall notify its Transmission Operator of any known changes to the capabilities of that Blackstart Resource affecting the ability to meet the Transmission operator's restoration plan within 24 hours following such change. Q32926 The Transmission Operator shall re-synchronize area(s) with neighboring Transmission Operators, but only with authorization or in accordance with the established procedures of the ______________________? - ANSWER-Reliability Coordinator FB: EOP-005, R8: The Transmission Operator shall re-synchronize area(s) with neighboring transmission operators, but only with authorization or in accordance with the established procedures of Reliability. Q32922 Which is NOT a verification method Transmission Operators use to ensure that the System Restoration Plan accomplishes the intended function? - ANSWER-Through Contingency Analysis FB: EOP-005, R6: Each Transmission Operator must verify through analysis of actual events, steady state and dynamic simulations, or testing, that the System Restoration Plan accomplishes the intended function. This verification is to be completed at least once every five (5) years at a minimum. Q32927 To assure the proper execution of the system Restoration Plan, each Transmission Operator must provide a training program for their System Operator with annual training material that includes_____________ ? - ANSWER-•) Restoration priorities •) Building of cranking paths •) Synchronizing •) The System Restoration Plan FB: EOP-005 ,R10: To assure the proper execution of the System Restoration plan, each Transmission Operator must provide a training program for their System Operators. The annual training material must include: •) The System Restoration Plan, including coordination with the Reliability Coordinator and the Generator operators in the restoration plan •) Restoration priorities •) Building of cranking paths •) Synchronizing (the re-energized sections of the system) Q32920 How often must a System Restoration Plan be reviewed? - ANSWER-Annually FB: EOP-005, R3: Each Transmission Operator is required to review their restoration plan and submit it to their Reliability Coordinator annually on a mutually agreed-upon schedule. If there are no changes to the previous restoration plan, then the Transmission Operator only needs to confirm annually, on a predetermined schedule, with the Reliability Coordinator that it has been reviewed. Q32940 Standard EOP-008 is NOT applicable to which of the following entities? - ANSWER-Transmission Owner FB: EOP-008: The purpose of this standard is to ensure continued reliable operations of the Bulk Electric System (BES) in the event its control center becomes inoperable. The Standard is applicable to Balancing Authorities, Transmission Operators, and Reliability Coordinators. Q32941 In the Operating Plan for the loss of the control center functionality, where should the alternate site (the Backup Control Center) be located? - ANSWER-None of the above FB: EOP-008, R1: EOP-008 does not recommend a site. It states that each Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, and Transmission Operator must have a current Operating Plan describing the manner in which it continues to meet its functional obligations in the event that its Primary Control Center functionality is lost. The site location is at the discretion of the entity. Q32943 Each Balancing Authority and Transmission Operator must have backup functionality sufficient for maintaining compliance with all Reliability Standards that include which elements? - ANSWER-Monitoring, control, logging, and alarming FB: EOP-008, R4: Each Balancing Authority and Transmission Operator must have backup functionality that includes monitoring, control, logging, and alarming. Q32945 Where must each entity have a copy of its current Operating Plan for backup functionality available? - ANSWER-•) Location providing backup functionality •) Primary Control Center FB: EOP-008, R2: each RC, BA, and TOP shall have a copy of its current Operating Plan for backup functionality available at its primary control center and at the location providing backup functionality. Q32948 A periodic test is required to be performed for an entity's Operating Plan for backup functionality. Which of the following is a requirement of the periodic test ? - ANSWER-Must demonstrate that backup functionality can be maintained for two (2) continuous hours. FB: EOP-008: R7 Each Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, and Transmission Operator shall conduct and document results of an annual test of its Operating Plan that demonstrates. 7.1 The transition time between the stimulated loss of primary control center functionality and the time to fully implement the backup functionality. (this is a two hour requirement per R1.5) 7.2 The backup functionality for a minimum of two continuous hours. Q32946 How often should the Operating Plan for loss of the Primary Control Center be tested to ensure viability? - ANSWER-At least annually FB: EOP-008: R7 Each Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, and Transmission Operator shall conduct and document results of an annual test of its Operating Plan that demonstrates. 7.1 The transition time between the stimulated loss of primary control center functionality and the time to fully implement the backup functionality. (this is a two-hour requirement per R1.5) 7.2 The backup functionality for a minimum of two continuous hours. Q32947 How often must a Reliability Coordinator review and update their backup functionality Operating Plan? - ANSWER-Annually FB: EOP-008, R5: Each Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, and Transmission Operator shall annually review and approve its Operating Plan for backup functionality. 5.1. An update and approval of the Operating Plan for backup functionality shall take place within sixty calendar days of any changes to any part of the Operating Plan described in Requirement R1. Q32944 EOP-008 requires certain Reliability Entities to have an Operating Plan for backup functionality in the event the primary control center functionality is lost. Which of the following is(are) required to be part of that plan? - ANSWER-•) A summary description of elements required for backup functionality. •) An Operating Process describing actions to be taken during the transition period. •) Operating Procedures for determining when to implement the Operating Plan for backup functionality •) Location and method of implementation FB: EOP-008, R1.2: In many scenarios, data and communications infrastructure may remain functional; however, the Operating Plan for backup functionality must include a summary description of the elements required to support backup functionality, including: •) Tools and applications to ensure that System Operators have situational awareness of the Bulk Electric System (BES) •) Data communications •) Voice communications •) Power source(s) •) Physical and cyber security Q32951 Why do geomagnetic storms pose a threat to the power system? - ANSWER-Geomagnetic induced current enter the power system and cause abnormal operations FB: GICs are primarily direct current induced in the AC system, distorting the magnetic characteristics. GICs enter the power grid through the grounded of a transformer's why side when the impedance of the ground is higher than the impedance of the transmission line, since current flow follows the path of least impedance. High voltage transmission systems have low impedance which allows the GIC flow on the system to increase. Q32950 System restoration plans must be thought out and methodical for which purpose? - ANSWER-Enable personnel to effectively coordinate and re-establish the interconnection FB: Restoration plans must be established. These plans prepare personnel for effective coordination of the system restoration process. The goal is to methodically restore the power system and re-establish the Interconnection. Q32952 When an emergency condition occurs in real-time or is predicted to occur due to a contingency, what is the first thing a system operator should do? - ANSWER-Develop an Operating Plan to mitigate the emergency FB: To maintain reliability the system operator should evaluate system conditions and develop an operating plan when they perform mitigating actions. The operating plan should include notifications, roles and responsibilities, and actions to be performed.