System Operation and Equipment Procedures Worksheet

1. The jurisdiction of an operating center refers to:

• The area and activities over which the center has legal authority.

• The number of employees in the center.

• The financial budget of the center.

• The physical size of the center.

Explain how the system operator uses the wall maps.

• The system operator uses the wall maps to monitor and control the system.

• The system operator uses the wall maps for decoration.

• The system operator uses the wall maps to store data.

• The system operator uses the wall maps to communicate with customers.

Which of the following is NOT typically logged by a system operator in the operations center log?

• User login/logout times

• Network outages

• Scheduled maintenance

• System errors

• Personal emails sent

NERC stands for ________, and this organization can affect a system operator by ________.

• National Electric Reliability Corporation; setting and enforcing reliability standards

• National Environmental Research Council; providing environmental guidelines

• National Emergency Response Center; coordinating disaster response

• National Energy Regulatory Commission; regulating energy prices

Which of the following is not a key responsibility of the system operator?

• Monitoring system performance

• Managing user accounts

• Developing application software

• Ensuring data security

Typical procedures followed to ensure switching orders are fully understood by the switchman include:

• Providing written instructions and requiring verbal confirmation

• Allowing the switchman to interpret orders independently

• Issuing orders only at the start of the shift

• Relying solely on hand signals

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

• Restoring power to critical infrastructure first

• Restoring power to residential areas first

• Restoring power to commercial areas first

• Restoring power to recreational facilities first

Common errors that can occur on equipment include:

• Overheating, misalignment, and wear and tear

• Perfect operation at all times

• Self-repairing mechanisms

• Unlimited lifespan without maintenance

The three main objectives that apply to clearing lines and equipment are:

• Safety, reliability, and efficiency

• Speed, cost, and convenience

• Profit, expansion, and automation

• Training, supervision, and documentation

The difference between a clearance point and a visual clearance point is:

• A clearance point is a designated location for trains to clear a track, while a visual clearance point is identified by sight.

• A clearance point is used only in stations, while a visual clearance point is used on open tracks.

• A clearance point is marked by a sign, while a visual clearance point is marked by a signal.

• There is no difference between a clearance point and a visual clearance point.