2024-Current Issues--Key Topic 2--Resource 15--SHARE!

What is the primary role of renewable energy in supporting energy security?

• A) Providing affordable energy
• B) Enhancing energy diversity
• C) Increasing energy consumption
• D) Reducing energy demand

How does the International Energy Agency (IEA) define energy security?

• A) Uninterrupted energy supply at low prices
• B) Access to diversified energy sources
• C) Ensuring short-term energy stability
• D) Economic development through energy resources

Which sector is most vulnerable to power outages and poor power quality according to the passage?

• A) Agriculture
• B) Healthcare
• C) Transportation
• D) Education

What is a significant example of a natural disaster impacting energy security mentioned in the passage?

• A) Earthquake in Japan
• B) Tornado in Kansas
• C) Hurricane in Puerto Rico
• D) Flood in Bangladesh

How are cyberattacks described in relation to the energy sector in the passage?

• A) Rare occurrences with minimal impact
• B) Increasing threat due to modernization
• C) Limited to specific geographic regions
• D) Primarily targeting non-critical infrastructure

What role does modularity play in enhancing energy security?

• A) Increasing energy consumption
• B) Enhancing rapid deployment
• C) Minimizing energy diversity
• D) Reducing energy demand

What does islanding refer to in the context of energy systems?

• A) Energy storage mechanism
• B) Independent power generation
• C) Grid interconnectivity
• D) Renewable energy subsidies

How does coupling renewable energy with storage technologies support energy security?

• A) Reducing energy demand
• B) Increasing energy consumption
• C) Enhancing grid stability
• D) Minimizing energy diversity

What is the primary objective of the Resilient Energy Platform mentioned in the passage?

• A) Promoting renewable energy
• B) Enhancing energy diversity
• C) Supporting energy security
• D) Reducing energy demand

According to the passage, how are energy security and resilience related?

• A) Resilience ensures short-term energy stability.
• B) Energy security is a characteristic of resilient systems.
• C) Resilience is primarily concerned with economic development.
• D) Energy security focuses on reducing environmental impact.