PJM GENERATION DISPATCHER FINAL PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following would be considered pre-tie preparations
when interconnecting islands? (Select 2)
- Ensure reliable communications are available for all entities
involved in the interconnection process
- Recalculation of reserves
- Identification of the transmission line to tie areas together
- Provide updated hydroelectric capability Answer: - Ensure reliable
communications are available for all entities involved in the
interconnection process
- Identification of the transmission line to tie areas together
◉ If a change in the capability of a Black Start resource affects the
ability of a generator to meet the Transmission Operator's individual
restoration plant, the Generation Operator shall notify the
Transmission Operator of the known changes within.
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
,C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours Answer: D) 24 hours
◉ During a restoration process, Generation Owners are required to
update their progress by submitting a report:
A) On an hourly basis
B) Every 1/2 hour
C) For every unit returning to service
D) As conditions on the system change Answer: A) On an hourly
basis
◉ Concerning PJM requirements for critical start generation, which
of the following statements applies to the units capability to
maintain frequency? ()
A) Dynamic offline testing of the units voltage controls
B) Picking up an isolated block of loads
C) Producing leading and lagging VARs
D) Dynamic Off-line testing of the units governor control Answer: B)
Picking up an isolated block of loads
D) Dynamic Off-line testing of the units governor control
,◉ During system restoration, a generator should not be loaded
above the level of available
A) operating reserve
B) synchronized reserve
C) primary reserve
D) dynamic reserve Answer: D) dynamic reserve
◉ Dynamic Reserves consist of
A) Governor Reserve and load that has been restored with under
frequency relays
B) Quick-start generation that can be loaded within 10 minutes
C) On-line generation that can be loaded within 10 minutes
D) Customer load that can be manually shed within 10 minutes
Answer: A) Governor Reserve and load that has been restored with
under frequency relays
◉ Each Generation Operator with a black start resource shall
provide training to each of its operating personnel responsible for
operating the unit at a minimum of
A) One hour of training every two calendar years
, B) Two hours of training every two calendar years
C) One hour of training every three calendar years
D) Two hours of training every three calendar years Answer: B) Two
hours of training every two calendar years
◉ Cold load pick-up is best described as
A) Load that is comprised of cooling equipment such as air
conditioning and fans
B) Load which has been de-energized for some time and has lost its
cycling characteristics
C) Load circuits that are equipped with under-frequency relaying
D) Characteristics of load when the temperature is below 32 degrees
Fahrenheit Answer: B) Load which has been de-energized for some
time and has lost its cycling characteristics
◉ Who is responsible for determining the amount of Black Start
generation required in a transmission zone?
A) The Load-servicing Entities in the zone
B) The Transmission Owner
C) The Generation Owner
D) PJM Answer: B) The Transmission Owner
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following would be considered pre-tie preparations
when interconnecting islands? (Select 2)
- Ensure reliable communications are available for all entities
involved in the interconnection process
- Recalculation of reserves
- Identification of the transmission line to tie areas together
- Provide updated hydroelectric capability Answer: - Ensure reliable
communications are available for all entities involved in the
interconnection process
- Identification of the transmission line to tie areas together
◉ If a change in the capability of a Black Start resource affects the
ability of a generator to meet the Transmission Operator's individual
restoration plant, the Generation Operator shall notify the
Transmission Operator of the known changes within.
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
,C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours Answer: D) 24 hours
◉ During a restoration process, Generation Owners are required to
update their progress by submitting a report:
A) On an hourly basis
B) Every 1/2 hour
C) For every unit returning to service
D) As conditions on the system change Answer: A) On an hourly
basis
◉ Concerning PJM requirements for critical start generation, which
of the following statements applies to the units capability to
maintain frequency? ()
A) Dynamic offline testing of the units voltage controls
B) Picking up an isolated block of loads
C) Producing leading and lagging VARs
D) Dynamic Off-line testing of the units governor control Answer: B)
Picking up an isolated block of loads
D) Dynamic Off-line testing of the units governor control
,◉ During system restoration, a generator should not be loaded
above the level of available
A) operating reserve
B) synchronized reserve
C) primary reserve
D) dynamic reserve Answer: D) dynamic reserve
◉ Dynamic Reserves consist of
A) Governor Reserve and load that has been restored with under
frequency relays
B) Quick-start generation that can be loaded within 10 minutes
C) On-line generation that can be loaded within 10 minutes
D) Customer load that can be manually shed within 10 minutes
Answer: A) Governor Reserve and load that has been restored with
under frequency relays
◉ Each Generation Operator with a black start resource shall
provide training to each of its operating personnel responsible for
operating the unit at a minimum of
A) One hour of training every two calendar years
, B) Two hours of training every two calendar years
C) One hour of training every three calendar years
D) Two hours of training every three calendar years Answer: B) Two
hours of training every two calendar years
◉ Cold load pick-up is best described as
A) Load that is comprised of cooling equipment such as air
conditioning and fans
B) Load which has been de-energized for some time and has lost its
cycling characteristics
C) Load circuits that are equipped with under-frequency relaying
D) Characteristics of load when the temperature is below 32 degrees
Fahrenheit Answer: B) Load which has been de-energized for some
time and has lost its cycling characteristics
◉ Who is responsible for determining the amount of Black Start
generation required in a transmission zone?
A) The Load-servicing Entities in the zone
B) The Transmission Owner
C) The Generation Owner
D) PJM Answer: B) The Transmission Owner
