PJM Transmission Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Reliability Coordinator (RC) - Correct answer-Responsible for ensuring the
reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES)
Transmission Operator (TOP) - Correct answer-Responsible for the safe and
reliable operation of the transmission system
Balancing Authority (BA) - Correct answer-Responsible for maintaining the
balance between generation and load
Interchange Authority - Correct answer-Responsible for managing the interchange
of power between different entities
Resource Planner - Correct answer-Responsible for planning and coordinating the
resources needed for reliable operation
Planning Coordinator - Correct answer-Responsible for coordinating the planning
of transmission system expansions
Transmission Service Provider - Correct answer-Responsible for providing
transmission services to customers
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, Transmission Planner - Correct answer-Responsible for planning the expansion and
improvement of the transmission system
Regional Transmission Expansion Planning - Correct answer-Long-term planning
process to address reliability, public policy, market efficiency, and operational
performance
Communications 3-Part Communication - Correct answer-Required when issuing
or receiving an operating instruction in normal or emergency conditions
Operating Instruction - Correct answer-Command by operating personnel to
change or preserve the state, status, output, or input of the Bulk Electric System
(BES)
All Call - Correct answer-One-way communication to member companies, used for
operational, informational, and emergency procedures
Crew Resource Management-Threat and Error Management (CRM-TEM) Model -
Correct answer-Framework for managing threats and errors in reliable operations
Unscheduled Data Outages - Correct answer-Outages of RTUs/Devices or EMS
that require replacement or repair
Secure Data File Transfer - Correct answer-Transfer of critical data to PJM during
alternate communications
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Answers Graded A+
Reliability Coordinator (RC) - Correct answer-Responsible for ensuring the
reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES)
Transmission Operator (TOP) - Correct answer-Responsible for the safe and
reliable operation of the transmission system
Balancing Authority (BA) - Correct answer-Responsible for maintaining the
balance between generation and load
Interchange Authority - Correct answer-Responsible for managing the interchange
of power between different entities
Resource Planner - Correct answer-Responsible for planning and coordinating the
resources needed for reliable operation
Planning Coordinator - Correct answer-Responsible for coordinating the planning
of transmission system expansions
Transmission Service Provider - Correct answer-Responsible for providing
transmission services to customers
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, Transmission Planner - Correct answer-Responsible for planning the expansion and
improvement of the transmission system
Regional Transmission Expansion Planning - Correct answer-Long-term planning
process to address reliability, public policy, market efficiency, and operational
performance
Communications 3-Part Communication - Correct answer-Required when issuing
or receiving an operating instruction in normal or emergency conditions
Operating Instruction - Correct answer-Command by operating personnel to
change or preserve the state, status, output, or input of the Bulk Electric System
(BES)
All Call - Correct answer-One-way communication to member companies, used for
operational, informational, and emergency procedures
Crew Resource Management-Threat and Error Management (CRM-TEM) Model -
Correct answer-Framework for managing threats and errors in reliable operations
Unscheduled Data Outages - Correct answer-Outages of RTUs/Devices or EMS
that require replacement or repair
Secure Data File Transfer - Correct answer-Transfer of critical data to PJM during
alternate communications
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