PJM TRANSMISSION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Reliability Coordinator (RC) - ANS Responsible for ensuring the reliability of the Bulk Electric
System (BES)
Transmission Operator (TOP) - ANS Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the
transmission system
Balancing Authority (BA) - ANS Responsible for maintaining the balance between generation
and load
Interchange Authority - ANS Responsible for managing the interchange of power between
different entities
Resource Planner - ANS Responsible for planning and coordinating the resources needed for
reliable operation
Planning Coordinator - ANS Responsible for coordinating the planning of transmission system
expansions
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Transmission Service Provider - ANS Responsible for providing transmission services to
customers
Transmission Planner - ANS Responsible for planning the expansion and improvement of the
transmission system
Regional Transmission Expansion Planning - ANS Long-term planning process to address
reliability, public policy, market efficiency, and operational performance
Communications 3-Part Communication - ANS Required when issuing or receiving an
operating instruction in normal or emergency conditions
Operating Instruction - ANS Command by operating personnel to change or preserve the
state, status, output, or input of the Bulk Electric System (BES)
All Call - ANS One-way communication to member companies, used for operational,
informational, and emergency procedures
Crew Resource Management-Threat and Error Management (CRM-TEM) Model -
ANS Framework for managing threats and errors in reliable operations
Unscheduled Data Outages - ANS Outages of RTUs/Devices or EMS that require replacement
or repair
Secure Data File Transfer - ANS Transfer of critical data to PJM during alternate
communications
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Reliability Coordinator (RC) - ANS Responsible for ensuring the reliability of the Bulk Electric
System (BES)
Transmission Operator (TOP) - ANS Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the
transmission system
Balancing Authority (BA) - ANS Responsible for maintaining the balance between generation
and load
Interchange Authority - ANS Responsible for managing the interchange of power between
different entities
Resource Planner - ANS Responsible for planning and coordinating the resources needed for
reliable operation
Planning Coordinator - ANS Responsible for coordinating the planning of transmission system
expansions
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Transmission Service Provider - ANS Responsible for providing transmission services to
customers
Transmission Planner - ANS Responsible for planning the expansion and improvement of the
transmission system
Regional Transmission Expansion Planning - ANS Long-term planning process to address
reliability, public policy, market efficiency, and operational performance
Communications 3-Part Communication - ANS Required when issuing or receiving an
operating instruction in normal or emergency conditions
Operating Instruction - ANS Command by operating personnel to change or preserve the
state, status, output, or input of the Bulk Electric System (BES)
All Call - ANS One-way communication to member companies, used for operational,
informational, and emergency procedures
Crew Resource Management-Threat and Error Management (CRM-TEM) Model -
ANS Framework for managing threats and errors in reliable operations
Unscheduled Data Outages - ANS Outages of RTUs/Devices or EMS that require replacement
or repair
Secure Data File Transfer - ANS Transfer of critical data to PJM during alternate
communications
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
