PJM Generation Dispatcher Sample Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

PJM Generation Dispatcher Sample Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Real time transmission constraints or contingencies may be alleviated with generators operating : A. below 60 hertz B. on a new price curve C. on a new cost curve D. off cost ( out of merit) - ANSWER-D. off cost ( out of merit ) Monitoring LMP may give insights into : A. system constraints B. system voltage C. system frefuency D. time error - ANSWER-A. system constraints Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025 ACADEMIC YEARALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 2/15 PJM calls for which of the following to recover the ACE so that tie line schedules are maintained ? A. IRC ( instantaneous reserve check ) B. synchronized Reserves C. supplemential reserves D. minimun generation calculation - ANSWER-B. synchronized Reserves If not cancelled by PJM , the minimum generation alert expires : A. at the end of the specified light load period B. when notified by NERC C. 12 hours after the alert was issued D. after a 24 hour period - ANSWER-A. at the end of the specified light load period When PJM declares a hot weather alert , the generation dispatcher should 1. determine if maintenance can be deferred 2. notift transmission operators Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025 ACADEMIC YEARALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 3/15 3. notify all generating stations and key personnel 4. direct all generating stations to reduce output A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 4 only D. 3 and 4 only - ANSWER-B. 1 and 3 only 1. determine if maintenance can be deferred 3. notify all generating stations and key personnel During system restoration, the two categories of reserves are : A. dynamic and secondary B. spinning and quick start C. dynamic and spinning D. spinning and primary - ANSWER-C. dynamic and spinning During system restoration, frequency should be maintained between : Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025 ACADEMIC YEARALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 4/15 A. 59.50 and 60.00 hertz B. 59.75 and 61.50 hertz C. 59.75 and 61.00 hertz D. 59.50 and 60.50 hertz - ANSWER-C. 59.75 and 61.00 hertz PJM issues a heave load voltage schedule. Member companies who own generation facilities should : A. remove 230 kV capacitors from service B. ensure voltage regulators on generating units are in service on automatic C. inform transmission providers to have marketers in their areas cut transactions D. instruct generating stations to curtail nonessential building loads - ANSWER-B. ensure voltage regulators on generating units are in service on automatic A unit being dispatched economically by PJM should set its MW output based on the : A. LMP at generator bus B. LMP in the units zone C. units dispatch rate or desired MW level Copyright ©SOPHIABENNETT 2025 ACADEMIC YEARALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 5/15 D. generation owners discretion - ANSWER-C. units dispatch rate or desired MW level A fossil steam unit is considered fuel limited when it is not capable of running at its maximum capacity for the next : A. 16 hours B. 36 hours C. 72 hours D. 120 hours - ANSWER-C. 72 hours During system restoration prior to synchronization of a unit, the dispatcher should ensure sufficient load is available to : A. economize unit operation B. maximize unit operation C. stabilize unit operation D. minimize unit operation - ANSWER-C. stabilize unit operat