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700-801 · Question #26

Which option is an important focus of the utilities industry?

The correct answer is A. Grid upkeep. Grid upkeep (A) is correct because maintaining the electrical grid - including power lines, transformers, substations, and distribution infrastructure - is the core operational priority of utilities companies, directly ensuring reliable delivery of electricity, gas, or water to…

Infrastructure and Design

Question

Which option is an important focus of the utilities industry?

Options

  • AGrid upkeep
  • BReducing the impact of congestion on operations
  • CIncreasing the frequency of truck rolls.
  • DPrivatizing the utilities industry

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    90% (47)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Grid upkeep (A) is correct because maintaining the electrical grid - including power lines, transformers, substations, and distribution infrastructure - is the core operational priority of utilities companies, directly ensuring reliable delivery of electricity, gas, or water to customers.

B is wrong because congestion management is primarily a concern of the transportation industry, not utilities. C is incorrect because utilities actually aim to reduce truck rolls (field technician dispatches) through smart grid technology and remote monitoring, as frequent rolls increase costs. D is a policy/political debate, not an operational focus of the industry itself.

Memory tip: Think of "utilities" as the infrastructure that keeps the lights on - and infrastructure only works if it's maintained. "Grid upkeep = utilities' job."

Topics

#Grid infrastructure#Utilities operations#Infrastructure maintenance#IoT use case

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