1) The word "flexibility," in the context of energy systems, refers to: a) Changing workplace shifts b) The ability to adjust electricity demand and supply c) Bending metal parts d) Heat pump installation 2) Their Residential Flex platform was formerly known as: a) KrakenFlex b) SmartFlex c) FlexiPower d) GridLink 3) “Bidirectional charging” means: a) Charging only at work and at home b) Power flows both to and from the vehicle battery c) Charging in multiple locations d) Using chargers on both sides of the car 4) “Intermittent generation” from wind and solar means: a) The electricity supply is constant b) Power output varies depending on conditions c) The power plant is closed d) The battery is full 5) “Grid-scale batteries” are used mainly to: a) Power individual houses b) Store and release electricity for the entire electrical grid c) Charge laptops d) Increase car speed 6) The word "integration" in this article refers to: a) Mixing water and oil b) Connecting devices to a common system c) Separating device functions d) Selling new products 7) To "optimise" EV charging means to: a) Overcharge the battery b) Charge at peak demand times c) Plan charging for greener and cheaper periods d) Ignore battery status 8) A “controllable load” is: a) An unpredictable power source b) Energy use that can be shifted or managed c) An overloaded cable d) A damaged appliance 9) "Grid flexibility services" provide: a) Car maintenance b) Ways to balance electricity demand and supply c) Internet for EVs d) Public transport systems 10) "Domestic flexibility" assets are best described as: a) Power plants in towns b) Flexible use of energy in homes c) Cranes on housing estates during construction d) Solar panels only 11) “Smart meter ALCS” stands for: a) Automatic Letters Counting Service b) Appliance Load Control Switch c) Advanced Lighting Control System d) Alternative Load Computing Signals 12) 13. “Open standards” help to promote: a) Proprietary restrictions b) Interoperability between devices c) Higher emissions d) Closed platforms 13) “Demand Flexibility Service” contributes to: a) Stable electricity pricing b) Polluting sources of energy c) Time travel d) Cheaper smartphones 14) The phrase "grid balancing value" refers to: a) The entertainment value of grids b) Maintaining balance between electricity supply and demand c) Uneven road surfaces d) The weight of a transmission tower 15) “Off-peak times” are periods when: a) Electricity demand is highest b) Most people are asleep, and demand is low c) Only solar energy is available d) The grid is undergoing repairs 16) “Carbon savings” means: a) Planting trees b) Reducing emissions by using greener electricity c) Saving money on petrol d) Self sustainability by growing vegetables

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