Energy Supply, Demand, and Storage Planning

Question 1

1. Which of the following was the dominant energy source before the 19th century?
   A) Coal
   B) Oil
   C) Biomass
   D) Natural Gas

Answer 1

C

Question 2

3. Which century saw the rapid growth in energy consumption due to population
   and industrial expansion?
   A) 17th Century
   B) 18th Century
   C) 19th Century
   D) 20th Century

Answer 2

D

Question 2

2. What major innovation drove the widespread use of coal during the Industrial Revolution?
   A) Internal combustion engine
   B) Steam engine
   C) Nuclear fission
   D) Solar panels

Answer 2

B

Question 3

4. What is a primary energy source?
   A) Electricity
   B) Gasoline
   C) Coal
   D) Natural Gas

Answer 3

C

Question 4

5. Which of the following is a secondary energy source?
   A) Solar
   B) Wind
   C) Electricity
   D) Natural Gas

Answer 4

C

Question 5

6. What are the three main stages of energy delivery?
   A) Extraction, Transformation, Distribution
   B) Generation, Transmission, Distribution
   C) Capture, Conversion, Consumption
   D) Production, Transportation, Utilization

Answer 5

B

Question 6

7. Which fossil fuel is considered the “cleanest”?
   A) Coal
   B) Oil
   C) Natural Gas
   D) Uranium

Answer 6

C

Question 7

8. Which renewable energy source uses sunlight to generate electricity?
   A) Wind
   B) Hydropower
   C) Solar
   D) Geothermal

Answer 7

C

Question 8

9. What is the process where uranium atoms are split to release heat for
   electricity generation?
   A) Combustion
   B) Nuclear fusion
   C) Nuclear fission
   D) Thermal conversion

Answer 8

C

Question 9

10.What is a characteristic of nuclear energy?
A) High carbon emissions
B) Low output
C) High reliability
D) Variable availability

Answer 9

C

Question 10

11.What is a key environmental impact of fossil fuels?
A) Low emissions
B) Air and water pollution
C) Minimal land use
D) Habitat preservation

Answer 10

B

Question 11

12.Which of the following is a challenge associated with nuclear energy?
A) Low capital cost
B) Management of radioactive waste
C) Minimal operating cost
D) High renewability

Answer 11

B

Question 12

13.Which company is a major contributor to renewable energy globally?
A) Saudi Aramco
B) ExxonMobil
C) NextEra Energy
D) PetroChina

Answer 12

C

Question 13

14.Which country is a top producer of coal?
A) United States
B) Saudi Arabia
C) China
D) Russia

Answer 13

C

Question 14

15.Which sector includes energy for heating, cooling, and powering household
appliances?
A) Commercial Sector
B) Industrial Sector
C) Transportation Sector
D) Residential Sector

Answer 14

D

Question 15

16.Which sector is primarily fueled by gasoline and diesel?
A) Commercial Sector
B) Industrial Sector
C) Transportation Sector
D) Residential Sector

Answer 15

C

Question 16

18.What can lead to price spikes in the energy market?
A) Geopolitical instability
B) Abundant supply
C) Decreased demand
D) Stable regulations

Answer 16

A

Question 16

17.What is a major challenge in the energy supply sector?
A) Low price volatility
B) High energy security
C) Supply chain constraints
D) Aging infrastructure

Answer 16

D

Question 17

19.What complicates grid stability?
A) Modern infrastructure
B) Integration of intermittent renewable sources
C) Decreased reliance on digital technologies
D) Stable weather patterns

Answer 17

B

Question 18

20.What is a key material shortage faced by the renewable energy sector?
A) Oil
B) Coal
C) Lithium
D) Natural Gas

Answer 18

C

Question 19

21.What is the main goal of sustainable energy?
A) Maximize fossil fuel use
B) Meet present needs without jeopardizing future generations
C) Increase carbon emissions
D) Deplete natural resources

Answer 19

B

Question 20

22.Why are renewable sources like solar and wind considered sustainable?
A) High carbon emissions
B) Natural replenishment
C) Finite resources
D) Complex waste management

Answer 20

B

Question 21

23.Which energy source is debated in terms of sustainability due to waste
management?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Nuclear
D) Hydropower

Answer 21

C

Question 22

24.What shapes the energy sector in the Philippines?
A) Abundant fossil fuel reserves
B) Unique geography
C) Low power demand
D) Minimal renewable energy potential

Answer 22

B

Question 23

25.What is the Philippines heavily reliant on for power generation? A) Solar B) Wind C) Coal D) Geothermal

Answer 23

C

Question 24

26.What program encourages renewable energy use among eligible consumers in the Philippines? A) National Electrification Program B) Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) C) Fossil Fuel Incentive Program D) Renewable Energy Export Program

Answer 24

B

Question 25

27.Which entity manages the transmission of high-voltage electricity in the Philippines? A) Meralco B) National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) C) Philippine Energy Corporation D) Department of Energy

Answer 25

B

Question 26

28.What is a significant untapped potential in the Philippines? A) Coal reserves B) Oil fields C) Renewable energy sources D) Natural gas deposits

Answer 26

C

Question 27

29.In the context of energy supply, what does "transmission" refer to? A) Conversion of energy into electricity B) Transporting high-voltage electricity over long distances C) Reducing voltage for local use

Answer 27

B

Question 28

30.What is the main function of substations in the energy supply system? A) Generate electricity B) Manage voltage changes C) Extract fossil fuels D) Store energy

Answer 28

B

Question 29

31.Which renewable energy source involves tapping into heat from beneath the Earth’s surface? A) Solar energy B) Wind energy C) Geothermal energy D) Hydropower

Answer 29

C

Question 30

32.What is biomass energy? A) Energy from splitting uranium atoms B) Energy from capturing sunlight C) Energy from burning organic matter D) Energy from wind turbines

Answer 30

C

Question 31

33.What is a baseload capacity in the context of energy supply? A) Variable energy output B) Continuous operation with minimal interruptions C) High carbon emissions D) Dependence on weather conditions

Answer 31

B

Question 32

34.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of renewable energy sources? A) Low environmental impact B) Replenish over time C) High emissions D) Sustainable

Answer 32

C

Question 33

35.What is the primary use of oil as an energy source? A) Electricity generation B) Transportation C) Heating D) Cooking

Answer 33

B

Question 34

36.What is a significant challenge in integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid? A) High reliability B) Consistent power output C) Intermittency

Answer 34

C

Question 35

38.What is the target contribution of coal to the primary energy mix by 2040, according to the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040? A) 60% B) 29.1% C) 21.2% D) 15%

Answer 35

C

Question 36

37.What does the acronym PEP stand for in the context of Philippine energy policy? A) Philippine Energy Program B) Philippine Energy Plan C) Philippine Electricity Policy D) Philippine Environmental Program

Answer 36

B

Question 37

39.Which of the following is a major contributor to the industrial sector's energy consumption? A) Residential heating B) Transportation C) Machinery and industrial heating D) Office lighting

Answer 37

C

Question 38

40.What is one of the main challenges related to energy security? A) Abundance of fossil fuels B) Geopolitical instability C) Low demand for energy D) Decreasing reliance on digital technologies

Answer 38

B

Question 39

41.What is a potential consequence of underinvestment in traditional energy sources during the transition to renewables? A) Lower energy prices B) Increased energy security C) Price spikes D) Reduced reliance on digital technologies

Answer 39

C

Question 40

42.What is a major concern regarding the increasing reliance on digital technologies in the energy sector? A) Decreased efficiency B) Vulnerability to cyberattacks C) Lower costs D) Reduced complexity

Answer 40

B

Question 41

43.Which renewable energy source converts wind's kinetic energy into electricity? A) Solar B) Hydropower C) Wind D) Geothermal

Answer 41

C

Question 42

44.What is a potential environmental impact of large-scale hydropower dams? A) Low emissions B) Ecosystem disruption C) Minimal land use D) Habitat preservation

Answer 42

B

Question 43

45.What is the primary challenge associated with ocean energy? A) High operational emissions B) Limited locations C) Immature stage of development D) Low power generation potential

Answer 43

C

Question 44

47.Which of the following is a characteristic of centralized generation? A) Located far from energy sources B) Less efficient C) More cost-effective D) Decentralized systems

Answer 44

C

Question 44

46.What is the main advantage of nuclear energy compared to fossil fuels? A) Lower capital cost B) Renewable resource C) Low carbon emissions D) No waste management issues

Answer 44

C

Question 45

48.Which factor most significantly affects energy use in the residential sector? A) Number of commercial buildings B) Climate and home size C) Industrial machinery D) Transportation needs

Answer 45

B

Question 46

49.What is the approximate annual energy consumption of the average U.S. household? A) 5,000 kWh B) 10,500 kWh C) 15,000 kWh D) 20,000 kWh

Answer 46

B

Question 47

50.What is a key challenge in ensuring grid reliability? A) Modern infrastructure B) Stable weather patterns C) Aging infrastructure D) Decreased reliance on renewable sources

Answer 47

C

Question 48

51.What is the purpose of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 in the Philippines? A) To promote fossil fuel use B) To support the promotion of renewable energy C) To limit foreign investment D) To increase reliance on imported energy

Answer 48

B

Question 49

52.How does the Philippine government attract investment in renewable energy projects? A) By limiting foreign ownership B) By allowing up to 100% foreign ownership in renewable energy projects C) By increasing taxes on renewable energy projects D) By restricting access to renewable resources

Answer 49

B

Question 50

53.What is a major environmental concern associated with coal? A) Low carbon emissions B) Minimal air pollution C) High levels of carbon dioxide emissions D) Habitat preservation

Answer 50

C

Question 51

54.Which of the following is an advantage of using natural gas? A) Highest carbon emissions among fossil fuels B) Fewer emissions than coal or oil C) Limited availability D) Difficult extraction process

Answer 51

B

Question 52

55.What is a common issue related to the supply chain of renewable energy technologies? A) Abundance of key materials B) Decreased technology costs C) Shortages of key materials D) Minimal regulatory hurdles

Answer 52

C

Question 53

56.Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable energy systems? A) Jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet their energy needs B) Transitioning to renewable energy C) Increasing reliance on fossil fuels D) Ignoring environmental impacts

Answer 53

B

Question 54

57.What is the primary use of coal? A) Transportation B) Electricity generation C) Heating homes D) Production of plastics

Answer 54

B

Question 55

58.What is the role of First Gen Corporation in the Philippines energy sector? A) Manages only coal power plants B) Focuses solely on oil production C) Manages natural gas, geothermal, hydro, and wind projects D) Primarily involved in nuclear energy

Answer 55

C

Question 56

59.Which renewable energy source utilizes dams? A) Solar energy B) Wind energy C) Hydropower D) Geothermal energy

Answer 56

C

Question 57

60.In what way does growing focus on climate change affect the energy mix? A) Drives rapid growth in solar and wind B) Increases reliance on coal C) Reduces energy efficiency efforts D) Slows down nuclear energy development

Answer 57

A