CIA 3.5 QUIZ - Computer Control in Power Systems

Why is computer control necessary in modern power systems?

• To increase manual operation

• For accurate real-time monitoring and control

• To reduce system redundancy

• To eliminate human intervention completely

Which of the following is a key advantage of computer control in power systems?

• Slower fault detection

• Limited scalability

• Faster response to system events

• Increased system losses

Computer control systems in power systems primarily aim to ensure:

• Maximum manual operation

• Efficient power system operation and reliability

• Increased power outages

• Minimized generation capacity

What is the main function of an Energy Control Centre (ECC)?

• Load shedding

• Real-time system monitoring and control

• Manual switching operations

• Data storage

Which of the following is not a function of the Energy Control Centre (ECC)?

• Economic dispatch

• State estimation

• Protective relaying

• System restoration

Energy Control Centers are typically responsible for:

• Local control of power plants

• Global optimization of power system operation

• Hardware maintenance

• Line impedance calculation

Which system is responsible for real-time data acquisition in power systems?

• SCADA

• EMS

• ECC

• Load flow analysis

System monitoring involves:

• Manual data collection

• Continuous observation of power system parameters

• Prediction of weather conditions

• Isolated system control

Which component of a control system performs automated actions based on monitored data?

• Data acquisition

• State estimator

• Control system

• Contingency analysis

The hardware configuration of a computer-controlled power system includes:

• Circuit breakers and relays

• Remote terminal units (RTUs) and communication networks

• Transformers and generators

• Power lines only