PJM GENERATION DISPATCHER EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ ECO Min, ECO Max, and EMERG Max are genrator _________________.
Answer: Limits
◉ When synchronizing to the interconnection, what needs to be
synchronized? Answer: Frequency, Voltage, and phase angle.
◉ GMD (GeoMagnetic Disturbance) procedure is implemented
when? Answer: 10A or greater is measured by special equipment at
Missouri Ave or Meadowbrook and the measurement is confirmed
by one of the following other sources: Excess transformer current @
Meadowbrook, Beddington, Donbs, or Black Oak, high MVAR
requirements on transformers @ Hopw Creek or Salem nuclear
subs, or high DC measurements @ Limerick or Peach Bottom.
◉ What are the 2 types of National Terrorism Advisory Alerts?
Answer: Elevated and Imminent.
◉ What action does PJM take for a terrorist attack, fuel delivery
emergency, or GMD's? Answer: Conservative Operations
, ◉ What does PJM put the most emphasis on during a
terrorist/sabotage event? Answer: Operations and Communications
◉ What does PJM request during a low voltage alert? Answer: RRC -
reactive reserve check
◉ PJM issues a Heavy Load Voltage Warning how many hours prior
to implementation? Answer: 4 hours
◉ What should generation owners/operators do during a High
System Voltage Action? Answer: Operate at the lower bandwidth of
the voltage schedule.
◉ How many hours do you have to report a 24-hr reportable NERC
disturbance? Answer: 6 hours
◉ What report is generated during a Max Emergency Gen Alert?
Answer: SSR - Supplementary Status Report
◉ What part of the SSR is the Fuel Limited Resources accounted for?
Answer: Part G Resource Limited Units which are units that are not
able to run at max capacity for more than 72 hours.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ ECO Min, ECO Max, and EMERG Max are genrator _________________.
Answer: Limits
◉ When synchronizing to the interconnection, what needs to be
synchronized? Answer: Frequency, Voltage, and phase angle.
◉ GMD (GeoMagnetic Disturbance) procedure is implemented
when? Answer: 10A or greater is measured by special equipment at
Missouri Ave or Meadowbrook and the measurement is confirmed
by one of the following other sources: Excess transformer current @
Meadowbrook, Beddington, Donbs, or Black Oak, high MVAR
requirements on transformers @ Hopw Creek or Salem nuclear
subs, or high DC measurements @ Limerick or Peach Bottom.
◉ What are the 2 types of National Terrorism Advisory Alerts?
Answer: Elevated and Imminent.
◉ What action does PJM take for a terrorist attack, fuel delivery
emergency, or GMD's? Answer: Conservative Operations
, ◉ What does PJM put the most emphasis on during a
terrorist/sabotage event? Answer: Operations and Communications
◉ What does PJM request during a low voltage alert? Answer: RRC -
reactive reserve check
◉ PJM issues a Heavy Load Voltage Warning how many hours prior
to implementation? Answer: 4 hours
◉ What should generation owners/operators do during a High
System Voltage Action? Answer: Operate at the lower bandwidth of
the voltage schedule.
◉ How many hours do you have to report a 24-hr reportable NERC
disturbance? Answer: 6 hours
◉ What report is generated during a Max Emergency Gen Alert?
Answer: SSR - Supplementary Status Report
◉ What part of the SSR is the Fuel Limited Resources accounted for?
Answer: Part G Resource Limited Units which are units that are not
able to run at max capacity for more than 72 hours.
