Operating Center Jurisdiction Quiz

What is meant by the jurisdiction of an operating center?

• The geographical area where the center has authority

• The number of employees working in the center

• The type of operations conducted in the center

• The financial budget allocated to the center

How does the system operator use the wall maps?

• To monitor system performance

• To track weather patterns

• To plan maintenance schedules

• To coordinate with other operators

NERC stands for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. How might this organization affect a system operator?

• By setting reliability standards that operators must follow

• By providing financial support to system operators

• By managing the daily operations of power plants

• By offering training programs for system operators

What typical procedures are followed to ensure switching orders are fully understood by the switchman?

• Conducting a verbal briefing

• Providing written instructions

• Using hand signals

• All of the above

During emergency operations, what are the restoration priorities for the system operator?

• Restoration of critical loads and essential services

• Maximizing power generation output

• Minimizing operational costs

• Reducing environmental impact

What is the difference between a clearance point and a visual clearance point?

• A clearance point is any device, connector, or open that is used to isolate the line or piece of equipment from a potential source of energy, while a visual clearance point provides a clear visual air gap between the source and load terminals of a device.

• A clearance point provides a clear visual air gap between the source and load terminals of a device, while a visual clearance point is any device, connector, or open that is used to isolate the line or piece of equipment from a potential source of energy.

• Both clearance point and visual clearance point are the same and used interchangeably.

• A clearance point is used for visual inspection, while a visual clearance point is used for electrical isolation.

What are the procedures associated with using automated switches as clearance points?

• The control must be switched to local to operate the switch and then the power to the switch motor must be turned off.

• The switch must be operated remotely and the power to the switch motor must remain on.

• The control must be switched to local and the switch motor power must be increased.

• The switch must be decoupled from the operating shaft and operated remotely.

What type of information would typically be found on a hold tag?

• Do not operate, order number, switch/device number, circuit number, date and time of tag placement, name of person attaching tag, phone number, and service operator information.

• Only the order number and switch/device number.

• Just the name of the person attaching the tag and the date.

• Service operator information and phone number only.

What are the steps to clear a circuit breaker?

• Identify the tripped breaker, turn it off, then turn it back on

• Turn off all breakers and then turn them back on

• Call an electrician to reset the breaker

• Replace the breaker with a new one

Where do the losses occur in a typical system?

• In the power source

• In the transmission lines

• In the load

• All of the above