Interconnection Reliability - B Flashcards
Following a generator trip on the system, the system operator’s first communication should be with.
A. The power plant marketing agent
B. Reliability Coordinator
C. Utilities with direct ties to the system
D. the supervisor
B. Reliability Coordinator
The entity which has the primary responsibility and authority for the reliable, real-time generation control and/or real-time operation of the interconnected bulk electric system is called…
A. The Balancing Authority
B. The Reliability Coordinator
C. The operating Authority
D. The ISO
B. The Reliability Coordinator
Generation shifts are typically used by Reliability Authorities to
A. Operate more economical generation
B. Supply more load
C. Adjust MW transfers across an interface
D. Control voltage reductions
C. adjust MW transfers across an interface
The Balancing Authority has the responsibility to develop a system restoration plan. Once the plan has been developed, it should be
A. Tested periodically or simulated
B. Checked by system planning
C. Coordinated only within the Balancing Authority
D. Used only for the situation for which they were developed
A. Tested periodically or simulated
Information required for system studies, such as facility status, load, generation, operating reserve projections, and known Interchange Transactions, shall be available to the appropriate Reliability Coordinator by:
A. 1200 hours
B. 0800 hours
C. 1400 hours
D. 1000 hours
A. 1200 hours
How often should Reliability Coordinators, via the ISN, exchange with each other Electric Security Data that is necessary to allow the Reliability Coordinators to perform their operational security assessments and coordinate their reliable operations?
A. As required by the Regional Reliability Group
B. As required by the reserve Sharing Group
C. Every 10 minutes
D. As requested
C. Every 10 minutes
How often shall the Transmission Operator and Balancing Authority review and update each emergency plan?
A. Annually
B. Every five years
C. Every three years
D. As directed by NERC
B. Every five years
If a transmission loading condition is deemed critical to bulk system reliability by a Reliability Coordinator, the Reliability Coordinator has the authority to immediately direct Balancing Authorities and/or Transmission Operators to do all the following except:
A. Re-dispatch generation
B. Re-configure transmission
C. Reduce load in a different Reliability Area
D. Reduce load in their Reliability Area
C. Reduce load in a different Reliability Area
If a Reliability Coordinator identifies that there is a potential transmission related problem in the area who should they notify?
A. Generation Operators, the area of the potential problem
B. All purchasing Selling Entities
C. Marketers in the area
D. Other Reliability Coordinators in the Interconnection
D. Other Reliability Coordinators in the Interconnection
The entity which is accountable to NERC and the Reliability Entities for complying with the NERC Regional Standards is called…
A. The Reliability Coordinator
B. The Balancing Authority
C. The Operating Authority
D. The ISO
A. The Reliability Coordinator
If a Balancing Authority has identified that it will have insufficient reserves due to high loads and unexpected generation outages and they have been unable to obtain any assistance from their neighbors, what should the balancing authority do next?
A. Seek assistance from the Reliability Coordinator
B. Request the LSE to shed load
C. Notify NERC that compliance to DCS could be impacted
D. Ask the Transmission Operator to reduce generator MVAR output
A. Seek assistance from the Reliability Coordinator
How often does NERC recommend that studies be made to determine the transfer capability between interconnected Balancing Authorities?
A. Annually
B. Monthly
C. Biannually
D. Quarterly
A. Annually
Reliability Coordinators shall initiate a conference call
A. Monthly
B. As conditions warrant
C. Daily
D. Weekly
D. Weekly
The DOE requires a report for events or occurrences which result in a continuous interruption for ___ or longer to over 50,000 customers.
A. Three hours
B. 30 minutes
C. One hour
D. 15 minutes
C. One hour
If the Reliability Coordinator informs the Transmission Operator that system studies identify potential problems for the next-day’s operation, the Transmission Operator should
A. Comply with the RC directives as in real-time
B. Log it and wait for management approval
C. Wait until the problem develops in real-time to implement corrective actions
D. Provide information to in-house planning group and wait for their direction
A. Comply with the RC directives as in real-time
