NERC PRACTICE TEST SET 7 QUESTIONS AND
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a. 100 MW
Using the shown diagram, determine the HVDC schedule.
a. 100 MW
b. 150 MW
c. 200 MW
d. 300 MW
b. The Balancing Authority would over respond to an external loss of generation
What would be the consequence of an interconnected Balancing Area operating with its
AGC in Flat Frequency mode?
a. The Balancing Authority would not respond sufficiently to an external loss of
generation
b. The Balancing Authority would over respond to an external loss of generation
c. The primary frequency response from governor action will be withdrawn by AGC
d. ACE will no longer be affected by an external loss of generation
d. Decrease output of Generator 2
Use the diagram to answer the following question: Line 2 is exceeding its SOL by 20
MW.
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
a. Increase the HVDC schedule by 50 MW
b. Shed load at Load 2
c. Decrease output of Generator 1
d. Decrease output of Generator 2
c. The primary frequency response from governor action will be withdrawn by
AGC
What would be the consequence of an interconnected Balancing Area operating with its
AGC in Flat Tie-line mode?
a. An internal loss of generation would not affect ACE
b. The Balancing Authority would over respond to an external loss of generation
c. The primary frequency response from governor action will be withdrawn by AGC
d. An external loss of generation would not affect ACE
b. Shed load at Load 2
Use the diagram to answer the following question: Line 3 is exceeding its SOL by 20
MW. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
a. Increase the HVDC schedule by 50 MW
b. Shed load at Load 2
c. Decrease output of Generator 1
d. Decrease output of Generator 2
b. EEA 2
Balancing Authority Z is unable to meet its demand, however, is maintaining its
Contingency Reserve requirements. What Energy Emergency Alert level is the
Balancing Authority in?
, a. EEA 1
b. EEA 2
c. EEA 3
d. This condition does not require an EEA
c. EEA 3
Balancing Authority C has implemented demand management procedures per its EOP-
011 Emergency Operating Plan for Energy and Capacity Emergencies. The expected
demand
peak is two hours away and the Balancing Authority is developing a load shed plan for
implementation. What level EEA should the Balancing Authority request from the
Reliability
Coordinator?
a. EEA 1
b. EEA 2
c. EEA 3
d. This condition does not require an EEA
b. Transmission Operator
A low voltage event has resulted in load shed of 290 MW. Who is responsible for
reporting?
a. Balancing Authority
b. Transmission Operator
c. Load Serving Entity
d. This is not a reportable event per EOP-004
b. Planned outage of primary control center for 2 weeks
When is a tertiary control center necessary?
a. Planned outage of primary control center for 1 week
b. Planned outage of primary control center for 2 weeks
c. Planned outage of primary control center for 1 month
d. Anytime the primary control center is out
c. Thermal
Exceeding which of the following transmission line ratings will result in line sag?
a. Stability
b. Voltage
c. Thermal
d. PV Curve
a. GIC
Which of the following could result in EHV transformer problems and loss of reactive
resources?
a. GIC
b. Sub-synchronous resonance
c. Ferranti rise
d. AGC malfunction
a. Balancing Authority
Which of the following entities is responsible for developing load forecasts?
a. Balancing Authority
b. Distribution Provider
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a. 100 MW
Using the shown diagram, determine the HVDC schedule.
a. 100 MW
b. 150 MW
c. 200 MW
d. 300 MW
b. The Balancing Authority would over respond to an external loss of generation
What would be the consequence of an interconnected Balancing Area operating with its
AGC in Flat Frequency mode?
a. The Balancing Authority would not respond sufficiently to an external loss of
generation
b. The Balancing Authority would over respond to an external loss of generation
c. The primary frequency response from governor action will be withdrawn by AGC
d. ACE will no longer be affected by an external loss of generation
d. Decrease output of Generator 2
Use the diagram to answer the following question: Line 2 is exceeding its SOL by 20
MW.
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
a. Increase the HVDC schedule by 50 MW
b. Shed load at Load 2
c. Decrease output of Generator 1
d. Decrease output of Generator 2
c. The primary frequency response from governor action will be withdrawn by
AGC
What would be the consequence of an interconnected Balancing Area operating with its
AGC in Flat Tie-line mode?
a. An internal loss of generation would not affect ACE
b. The Balancing Authority would over respond to an external loss of generation
c. The primary frequency response from governor action will be withdrawn by AGC
d. An external loss of generation would not affect ACE
b. Shed load at Load 2
Use the diagram to answer the following question: Line 3 is exceeding its SOL by 20
MW. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
a. Increase the HVDC schedule by 50 MW
b. Shed load at Load 2
c. Decrease output of Generator 1
d. Decrease output of Generator 2
b. EEA 2
Balancing Authority Z is unable to meet its demand, however, is maintaining its
Contingency Reserve requirements. What Energy Emergency Alert level is the
Balancing Authority in?
, a. EEA 1
b. EEA 2
c. EEA 3
d. This condition does not require an EEA
c. EEA 3
Balancing Authority C has implemented demand management procedures per its EOP-
011 Emergency Operating Plan for Energy and Capacity Emergencies. The expected
demand
peak is two hours away and the Balancing Authority is developing a load shed plan for
implementation. What level EEA should the Balancing Authority request from the
Reliability
Coordinator?
a. EEA 1
b. EEA 2
c. EEA 3
d. This condition does not require an EEA
b. Transmission Operator
A low voltage event has resulted in load shed of 290 MW. Who is responsible for
reporting?
a. Balancing Authority
b. Transmission Operator
c. Load Serving Entity
d. This is not a reportable event per EOP-004
b. Planned outage of primary control center for 2 weeks
When is a tertiary control center necessary?
a. Planned outage of primary control center for 1 week
b. Planned outage of primary control center for 2 weeks
c. Planned outage of primary control center for 1 month
d. Anytime the primary control center is out
c. Thermal
Exceeding which of the following transmission line ratings will result in line sag?
a. Stability
b. Voltage
c. Thermal
d. PV Curve
a. GIC
Which of the following could result in EHV transformer problems and loss of reactive
resources?
a. GIC
b. Sub-synchronous resonance
c. Ferranti rise
d. AGC malfunction
a. Balancing Authority
Which of the following entities is responsible for developing load forecasts?
a. Balancing Authority
b. Distribution Provider
