Smart Grid round 1

What is the main purpose of a smart grid?

• a) To reduce energy consumption

• b) To improve the reliability of the power grid

• c) To increase the use of renewable energy sources

• d) To decrease the cost of energy production

What is a microgrid?

• a) A small power plant

• b) A small network of power users connected to the main grid

• c) A grid that uses only renewable energy sources

• d) A grid that can operate independently of the main grid

What is the role of energy storage in a smart grid?

• a) To provide backup power during outages

• b) To store excess energy produced by renewable sources

• c) To improve the reliability of the power grid

• d) To reduce the need for new power plants

What is the purpose of grid modernization?

• a) To increase the use of fossil fuels in the power grid

• b) To reduce the cost of energy production

• c) To improve the efficiency and reliability of the power grid

• d) To reduce the need for new power plants

What is a real-time problem that can be addressed by smart grid technology?

• A. Climate change

• B. Food security

• C. Cybersecurity

• D. Global health crises

What technology is being developed to enable secure transactions in smart grids?

• A. Artificial intelligence

• B. Blockchain

• C. Machine learning

• D. Augmented reality

Which of the following is not a future trend in smart grid technology?

• A. Integration of distributed energy resources

• B. Use of blockchain for secure transactions

• C. Reduced need for demand response programs

• D. Increased use of advanced analytics for system optimization

What is the primary goal of a demand response program in a smart grid?

• A. To reduce electricity prices

• B. To increase grid capacity

• C. To improve grid reliability

• D. To reduce peak demand

What technology is being developed to improve grid resilience in the face of natural disasters?

• A. Microgrids

• B. Smart inverters

• C. Virtual power plants

• D. Grid-scale energy storage

What is the main benefit of using virtual power plants in a smart grid?

• A. Increased grid capacity

• B. Lower electricity prices

• C. Improved grid reliability

• D. Reduced carbon emissions