Missed Q's: Emergency Preparedness / Operations

Question 1

What would be the two most important pieces of information that a system operator should know during restoration for maintaining frequency?
A. System outages and damage
B. Imports and exports
C. Under f and under V relay settings
D. Load and generation

Answer 1

D. Load and generation

Question 2

By reducing distribution voltage which of the following would be increased? 
A. System load
B. Capacitor losses
C. Transmission voltage
D. Transmission line

Answer 2

C. Transmission voltage

Question 3

If a widespread disturbance is experienced through the interconnection that has caused a system to be separated from the interconnection and frequency remains at 59.58 Hz after UFLS has activated, what should the system operator do next?
A. Request emergency assistance from the RC
B. Shed addnl load to restore frequency to 60 Hz
C. Implement a public appeal
D. Ask all dist providers to implement a voltage reduction.

Answer 3

B. Shed additional load.

Question 4

An emergency interchange transaction can be exempt from tagging if it is less than how long? 
A. 60 min
B. 90 min
C. 2 hours
D. 12 hours

Answer 4

B. 90 min

Question 5

A BA or LSE that requests an EEA 3 must complete a report and submit to RC within how many days? 
A. 2 days
B. 2 business days
C. 5 days
D. 5 business days

Answer 5

B. 2 business days

Question 6

Which of the of the following would warrant suspension of the standards of conduct?
A. ACE is not on zero
B. System voltages are above 103% of nominal
C. System reliability is jeopardized
D. CPS standard is not met

Answer 6

C. System reliability is jeopardized

Question 7

Who is responsible to disseminate GMD information?

Answer 7

RC’s

Question 8

RCs, TOps, BA’s required to have written instructions for the loss of telecomms facilities . The instructions should: A. Be updated monthly
B. Enable continued operation of the system
C. Be approved by the RRO
D. Provide a step by step procedure for implementing

Answer 8

B. Enable continued operation of the system

Question 9

If an interchange transaction must be modified for reliability reasons, how long does the sink BA have to modify the tag?
A. 5 min prior to start of modification
B. Within 60 min of the start of the modification
C. Within 60 min after the emergency has been cancelled
D. Within 30 min of the emergency declaration

Answer 9

B. Within 60 min of the start of the modification

Question 10

Inerim provisions need to be included in an emergency plan if it's expected to take more than how many minutes to implement contingency plan for loss of primary control facility?
A. 30 min
B. 15 min
C. 60 min
D. 10 min

Answer 10

C. 60 min

Question 11

Which EEA is used to announce the change in transmission service priority?
A. EEA1
B. EEA2
C. EEA3
D. EEA0

Answer 11

B. EEA2

Question 12

Does a system operator need approval from anyone to shed load?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Synchroscopes should be calibrated in:

Answer 13

Degrees

Question 14

Each BA shall have a \_\_\_\_\_\_ for when there is a loss of telecommunications: 
A. Data recorders
B. Redundant systems
C. A plan
D. Satellite phoens

Answer 14

C. A Plan

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT required for TOps and BAs with regards to telecomms? 
A. Actively monitored
B. Satellite back-up
C. Alarmed
D. Tested

Answer 15

B. Satellite back-up

Question 16

The DOE requires a report for events resulting in continuous interruptions for _____ or longer to 50k customers:

Answer 16

One hour