PJM TEST
QUESTIONS 2024
WITH ACTUAL
ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Evatee 10/22/24 PJM
,PJM TEST QUESTIONS 2024 WITH ACTUAL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A fossil steam unit is considered fuel limited when it is not capable of running
at its maximum capacity for the next
a. 16 hours
b. 120 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 72 hours Answer - d. 72 hours
Generation is disconnected after __ seconds when the frequency drops to ___ .
a. 15, 61Hz
b. 10, 60Hz
c. 0, 60Hz
d. 5, 57.5Hz Answer - d. 5 seconds, 57.5Hz
When ordered, a 5% voltage reduction should be taken on:
a. predetermined tie lines
b. the distribution system
c. the 500 kV system
d. the 230 kV system Answer - b. the distribution system
,EXPLANATION: A 5% voltage reduction on distribution will provide an increase
of 2-3% on the transmission system. Customers won't notice a 5% reduction on
their end.
What is the equation to calculate MVA?
a. Right Triangle - Pythagorean Theorem A² + B² = C²
b. side angle side
c. MW + MVAR
d. trigonometry Answer - a. Right Triangle - Pythagorean Theorem A² + B² = C²
For a generator's VAR reserves, VARs out ability is the ____ Reserve, and VARs
in is _____ Reserve. (Total VAR reserve = Lagging ability - VARs out OR + VARs
in)
a. start, finish
b. spinning, non spinning
c. Leading, Lagging
d. Lagging, Leading Answer - d. Lagging, Leading
EXPLANATION: OUT is lagging, IN is leading.
When scheduling a planned transmission line outage that spans two companies
within the interconnection's control area, the requesting company should:
a. notify PJM so they can make all necessary arrangements, and submit an
eDART ticket
b. notify and gain agreement of the outage with the affected company, then
submit an eDART ticket.
, c. submit an eDART ticket and then notify the affected company.
d. submit an eDART ticket only. Answer - b. notify and gain agreement of the
outage with the affected company, then submit an eDART ticket.
A minimum of ____ of generation is needed per mile of energized 500 kV line.
a. 100 MW
b. 20 MW
c. 30 MW
d. 50 MW Answer - c. 30 MW
The NERC Energy Emergency Alert levels are issued by which of the following:
a. PJM Shift Supervisor
b. System Operator
c. Reliability Coordinator
d. Balancing Authority Answer - c. Reliability Coordinator
If PJM interchange is increasing into PJM what is happening to ACE?
a. Decreasing
b. Remains the same
c. Increasing Answer - a. Decreasing
The peak load forecast for an operating period in Mid-Atlantic Region is 40,000
MW. The peak load forecast for an operating period in Western/Southern
Region is 50,000 MW What is PJM's regulation requirement?
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