Set 5

Question 1

• Conduct of Operations*
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When can a SRO perform control board manipulations?

Answer 1

When directed by SM during POP04s, POP05s, POP09s, or SAMGs

Taking Action to save a life

Designated as RO in logbook

Question 2

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When performing a controlled shutdown for a LCO action statement, how long does it take to shutdown the plant?

Answer 2

• 100% - 20%:*
• *40%/hr (2 hrs)**
• 20% - 3%:*
• *15%/hr (≈ 1 hr)**
• 3% - MODE 3:*
• *Remaining time on LCO**

Should start shutting down as soon as you know you will not be able to fix the problem.

Note:
Adjusted to coincide with Tech Spec action times.

Question 3

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When conditions make an alarm expected?

Answer 3

Caused By:

Current Operations

Surveillances

Testing

Known Issues

Maintenance

Direct Operator Actions

Question 4

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When multiple alarms are received (≥ 3) due to a plant transient, normal alarm response is suspended. When is it reinstated?

Answer 4

US / SM using a crew update

Question 5

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When should peer checks be used?

Answer 5

• Should:*
• *Error likely situation**

Risk important actions of medium risk procedures

• *Operations in the control room**
• if available*
• Shall:*
• *High risk evolutions**

Supervision cannot perform peer checks.

Note:
Peer checks not required for POP04s and POP05s.

Question 6

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When must you notify the FAA that the aviation lights are not working?

Answer 6

Lights not working for > 30 mins

Question 7

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

Operability calls based on chemistry samples should be made after a backup sample is taken. When does the LCO clock begin if deemed inoperable?

Answer 7

Starts when initial sample was taken

Question 8

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

What is the minimum shift complement?

Answer 8

SM (2)

US (2)

STA (1)

RO (4)

ENS Communicator (1)

Safe S/D Plant Operators (4)

• *Fire Brigade Members (5)**
• 1 Qualified Fire Brigade Leader*

State / County Communicator (1)

Question 9

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When should outdoor cranes be secured?

Answer 9

Wind Speeds > 30 mph

Question 10

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

Who must be notified if a licensed operator fails a random breathalyzer test?

Answer 10

Unit Operations Manager

Question 11

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When is climbing authorized to reach a component?

Answer 11

Designed access system is not feasible / practical

Need approval of the supervisor

Question 12

• Conduct of Operations*
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According to 10CFR50.72, Immediate Notification Requirements for Operating Nuclear Power Reactors, what situations require the NRC to be notified within 1 hour?

Answer 12

Emergency Class Declared

Deviation from Tech Specs

Safety Limit / T.S. Section 2.0 Exceeded

Unplanned Criticality

Radiological, Security, Environmental Events

Question 13

• Conduct of Operations*
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When performing a critical step, what is required by the conduct of operations?

Answer 13

Supervisory Oversight

Peer Check OR Dual Verification

Question 14

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When a safety-related MOV is manually manipulated, what is required by the conduct of operations?

Answer 14

Shall be evaluated for OPERABILITY by US/SM

Question 15

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

How long can minimum crew staffing be violated?

Answer 15

2 hrs

Question 16

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

How many plant operators are required for shift manning to satisfy tech specs?

Answer 16

• MODES 1 -4:*
• *2 / Unit**
• At all Times:*
• *3 Total**
• At least 1 / Unit*

Question 17

• Conduct of Operations*
• • *

When must a RP technician be on site?

Answer 17

When fuel is in the reactor