NERC CIP Terms and Definitions GCIP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   Which of the following is typically included as a component of the Bulk Electric System (BES) under NERC's definition?

   • ADistribution feeders operating at 69 kV that serve local residential loads
   • BTransmission lines operating at 200 kV and above, along with associated substations and protection systems
   • CLocal distribution transformers that step down voltage for end-use customers
   • DBehind-the-meter solar panels and battery storage systems at residential homes
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2. 22application · medium

   A generation plant has a 115 kV switchyard that connects to the transmission system. The plant also has a 34.5 kV auxiliary power system that supplies station loads. The compliance team is determining which assets are part of the BES. Which asset is most likely part of the BES?

   • ANeither asset, because the plant is a generation facility, not a transmission facility.
   • BThe 115 kV switchyard, because it operates at or above 100 kV and connects to the transmission system.
   • CThe 34.5 kV auxiliary power system, because it is essential for plant operation.
   • DBoth the 115 kV switchyard and the 34.5 kV auxiliary system, because they are on the same site.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   How do Regional Entities (REs) participate in the enforcement of NERC CIP standards?

   • AThey monitor and enforce compliance with NERC reliability standards within their respective regions
   • BThey create and publish all NERC CIP standards without NERC oversight
   • CThey operate the wholesale electricity markets in their region
   • DThey set retail electricity rates for utilities in their region
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5. 24application · medium

   A security manager is mapping the CIP standards to the appropriate categories for a compliance report. Which standard would be categorized under 'Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems'?

   • ACIP-002 – BES Cyber System Categorization
   • BCIP-004 – Personnel and Training
   • CCIP-006 – Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems
   • DCIP-010 – Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
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6. 25expert · hard

   A utility is registered with NERC and operates in a region where the regional entity has identified a potential violation of a CIP standard. The utility believes the regional entity's interpretation is incorrect. What is the utility's best course of action?

   • ARequest a state court to review the regional entity's decision.
   • BAppeal directly to FERC, bypassing NERC.
   • CIgnore the regional entity's finding and wait for the next audit.
   • DAppeal the finding to NERC, which has oversight of the regional entity's enforcement actions.
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