NERC CIP Terms and Definitions GCIP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A utility is developing a cybersecurity plan for its BES cyber systems. The plan must address the requirements of CIP-005, CIP-007, and CIP-010. Which of the following best describes the focus of these standards?

   • AAccess control, logging, and vulnerability assessment.
   • BCyber security incident response, recovery plans, and physical protection.
   • CElectronic security perimeters, systems security management, and configuration change management.
   • DPhysical security perimeters, personnel training, and incident reporting.
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2. 17application · medium

   A Canadian utility that is part of the Eastern Interconnection is subject to NERC reliability standards. The utility's compliance manager is explaining how standards are enforced in Canada. Which statement is correct?

   • ACanadian provincial authorities have the authority to enforce NERC standards, and NERC oversees compliance.
   • BCanadian utilities are exempt from NERC standards because they are not subject to FERC jurisdiction.
   • CNERC directly enforces standards in Canada through its own regional offices.
   • DNERC standards are enforced by FERC in Canada because the interconnection crosses the border.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A utility is planning to build a new 138 kV transmission line that will connect to an existing 138 kV substation. The line will be used to serve a new industrial customer. The compliance team is evaluating whether the line is part of the BES. Which factor is most important in this determination?

   • AThe line's voltage level, because it is above 100 kV.
   • BThe line's ownership by a registered entity.
   • CThe line's function as a transmission facility that is part of the interconnected transmission system.
   • DThe line's proximity to the industrial customer.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A regulatory affairs manager is preparing a briefing on the future of NERC CIP standards. The manager notes that FERC has directed NERC to modify certain standards. Which of the following best describes the relationship between FERC directives and NERC's standard development process?

   • AFERC directives are advisory, and NERC may choose whether to implement them.
   • BFERC directives apply only to the United States, so NERC can ignore them for Canadian entities.
   • CFERC directives are binding and NERC must revise standards accordingly, but NERC has discretion in how to implement the directive.
   • DFERC directly drafts the revised standards and NERC approves them.
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6. 20application · medium

   A mid-sized utility operates a 200 MW natural-gas peaker plant that connects to the grid via a 115 kV transmission line. The plant also has a small auxiliary substation at 34.5 kV that serves only the plant's own auxiliary loads. The compliance team is determining which assets fall under NERC's Bulk Electric System definition for CIP applicability. Which of the following describes the correct boundary determination?

   • AOnly the 115 kV transmission line and the generator step-up transformer are BES; the 34.5 kV auxiliary substation is excluded because it is local distribution.
   • BThe 115 kV line and the 34.5 kV auxiliary substation are BES because both are necessary for the reliable operation of the peaker plant.
   • CThe 115 kV line is BES, but the generator and the 34.5 kV auxiliary substation are excluded because they are not transmission assets.
   • DThe entire plant, including the 34.5 kV auxiliary substation, is part of the BES because it is owned by a utility and connected to the grid.
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