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True/False

According to the NERC Functional Model, there is no difference between the function and the entity.

• True
• False correct answers B) False

True/False

Analysis type questions are designed to be the least complex from a human cognitive process.

• True
• False correct answers B) False

True/False

A Transmission Service Provider is an entity that both owns and operates transmission facilities on the Bulk Electric System.

• True
• False correct answers B) False

True/False

The NERC Functional Model is designed so that the functions of Generator Owner and Generator Operator can be performed by two different entities.

• True
• False correct answers A) True

How many forms of identification are required when taking the NERC System Operator Certification exam?

• 4
• 9
• 1
• 2 correct answers 2

The NERC came into existence as a result of the Electric Power Reliability Act of what year?

A) 1958

B) 2005

C) 1967

• 1997 correct answers 1967

How many certification credentials does NERC have examinations for?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 3 correct answers 4

Match the acronym with the appropriate organization.

FERC North American Electric Reliability Corp

NERC Florida Reliability Coordinating Council

FRCC Reliability First

RF Federal Energy Regulatory Commission correct answers 1. FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

• NERC North American Electric Reliability Corporation
• FRCC Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
• RF Reliability First

True/False Balancing Authorities are responsible to ensure that transmission facilities are operated within the limits that are established by the Transmission Owners. correct answers False

The first power pool in the industry was created in 1927 and was known as which of the following? correct answers Pennsylvania-New Jersey Interconnection

How many Interconnections are there in North America?

• 4
• 6
• 2
• 8 correct answers A) 4

True/False All four Interconnections operate at ____ Hz, but are not in synchronization with each other.

• 59Hz/False

• 62Hz/True
• 60HZ/True
• 60.02Hz/False correct answers C) 60Hz

How many High-Voltage Direct Current transmission lines are there in operation between the Western and ERCOT Interconnections?

• 2
• 0
• 5
• 3 correct answers B) 0

Match the Interconnection with the approximated size in MWs.

• Eastern 78,000 MW

2. ERCOT 610,000 MW

• Western 42,000 MW
• Quebec 265,000 MW correct answers 1. Eastern 610,000 MW

2. ERCOT 78,000 MW

• Western 265,000 MW
• Quebec 42,000 MW

In the early days of the electric power system, why weren't high voltage transmission lines needed to serve the customer demand? correct answers Because the generation was built close to the customer load

Of the NERC Regional Entities, how many Regional Entities are in the Eastern Interconnection?

• 2