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NERC TEST

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What percentage of load gives a 1 Hz change in an island condition? - correct answer- 6-10% (Think 6-10 day island vacation)

If ACE is Zero but system Hz is off, what should a system operator do? - correct answer- Nothing! ACE bias and interchange schedule will improve frequency

If ACE is Zero, why not adjust generation to help frequency? - correct answer- Could overload equipment, this is a NERC violation

When restoring from blackout condition, what should be done with load? - correct answer- All load breakers should be opened, load should be restored in a controlled manner not to exceed 5% of current available gen

What's the point of COM-001? - correct answer- Each TO, BA, RC and NERCNet Use Orgs need to have good comms

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Where do they need to have comms? - correct answer- Internal, Between RC, TO and BA, Other RC, TO, BA and authorities

Where applicable comms should be ______ and _______ routed. - correct answer- Redundant and Diversely routed, just in case something fails

How do we know comms will be good? - correct answer- They will manage, alarm, test and/or actively monitor, especially emergency comm facilities and equipment (non-routine equipment)

When can languages other than English be used? - correct answer- Only for internal operation, Operation of the BES requires comms in English

What is required so operation during a loss of comms will be ensured? - correct answer- Written operating instructions and procedures

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What is the point of COM-002? - correct answer- Ensure BA, TO, GO, and RC have comms and capability to use them for addressing emergency and that operators are trained to use them

Who should a BA or TO notify if they are aware of any condition that could threaten area reliability or when shedding load? - correct answer- Notify their RC and any other potentially affected BA or TO

How should directives be issued by an RC, TO or BA? - correct answer- In a clear, concise and definitive manner, using 3 part(way) communications

Who is required to create a blackstart restoration plan? Who approves it? - correct answer- Transmission Operators; Its RC

When is the blackstart condition finished? - correct answer- When the choice of the next load to be restored is not driven by frequency and voltage control

Who directs the procedure for restoring interconnection between Tos? - correct answer- RC 3 / 4

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What must be done prior to implementing changes in a restoration plan? - correct answer- The parties invloved must be told of changes to their role and specific tasks prior to implementation.

How often must the plan be confirmed given no changes were made? - correct answer- TO annually review the plan and report to RC

After a system modification is made, how long does the TO have to update restoration plans? - correct answer- 90 days

Where is a copy of the restoration plan required to be kept? - correct answer- Main and backup control rooms

What must be done on the restoration plan every five years? - correct answer- Analyze the plan through actual events, steady state and dynamic simulations or testing that the plan can work as intended.

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