NERC Test Questions (Passed!)

What percentage of load gives a 1 Hz change in an island condition? correct answers 6-10% (Think 6-10 day island vacation) If ACE is Zero but system Hz is off, what should a system operator do? correct answers Nothing! ACE bias and interchange schedule will improve frequency If ACE is Zero, why not adjust generation to help frequency? correct answers Could overload equipment, this is a NERC violation When restoring from blackout condition, what should be done with load? correct answers All load breakers should be opened, load should be restored in a controlled manner not to exceed 5% of current available gen What's the point of COM-001? correct answers Each TO, BA, RC and NERCNet Use Orgs need to have good comms Where do they need to have comms? correct answers Internal, Between RC, TO and BA, Other RC, TO, BA and authorities Where applicable comms should be ______ and _______ routed. correct answers Redundant and Diversely routed, just in case something fails How do we know comms will be good? correct answers They will manage, alarm, test and/or actively monitor, especially emergency comm facilities and equipment (non-routine equipment) When can languages other than English be used? correct answers Only for internal operation, Operation of the BES requires comms in English What is required so operation during a loss of comms will be ensured? correct answers Written operating instructions and procedures