STE #5

Question 1

Which of the following is a requirement for entry into a High Radiation Area?

Answer 1

Dose rates in the area must be obtained and personnel made knowledgeable of them prior to entry.

Question 2

When maintaining positive radiation protection control over activities inside a high radiation area an RP Technician should perform which of the following?

Answer 2

Perform periodic radiation surveillance, or surveys, of the area based on the RWP or site procedure requirements

Question 3

To perform the requirement of maintaining positive radiation control over activities in a high radiation area and RP Technician must have a monitoring device, e.g. survey meter. True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is allowed to sign out a key to an area posted as a Locked High Radiation Area?

Answer 4

An ANSI qualified SR Technician

Question 5

In situations where a locked high radiation area has been found, and due to the physical configuration the area cannot be locked, flashing lights and a barrier maybe used to warn workers as long as it is allowed by which of the following?

Answer 5

Technical Specifications

Question 6

If a Locked High Radiation Area has been un-locked and workers have entered the area, the door can only be locked while workers are inside, if workers can freely egress without the use of a key. True or False?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

If a Locked High Radiation Area door is required to remain open what action must be taken?

Answer 7

Establish an Access Control Guard

Question 8

What type of RP Coverage is required for a Locked High Radiation Area entry?

Answer 8

Continuous RP Coverage by ANSI qualified RP Technician

Question 9

Every high radiation area is to be locked and entrance into the area is to be controlled by issuance of a key. True or False?

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Individuals are required to have a brief prior to entry into a High Radiation Area or Locked High Radiation Area unless which of the following has occurred?

Answer 10

1. Medical emergency has occurred,
2. Fire alarm has occurred in the area,
3. Event has occurred that could impact nuclear safety such as the loss of shutdown cooling

Question 11

While performing a high radiation area briefing, and conflicts between the RWP requirements are identified, which of the following actions should be taken.

Answer 11

Suspend the briefing

Question 12

Which of the following can be used to prevent items being stored in spent fuel pools from being raised to close to the surface.

Answer 12

1. Interlocks on equipment can be installed to prevent their ability to raise the items.
   and 2. Tie offs that are locked and controlled by Radiation Protection

Question 13

The HRA/LHRA checklist is required to be completed for all high radiation entries. True or False?

Answer 13

False

Question 14

A key can only be issued to a Locked High Radiation Area when which of the following condition(s) have been met.

Answer 14

1. Key is issued only to RP personnel who are ANSI qualified,
   and 2. Access has been authorized by an RP Supervisor or designee

Question 15

Which of the following reason is acceptable for issuing a master key for Locked High Radiation Areas.

Answer 15

The RPM has approved the issuance to perform multiple door/barrier checks

Question 16

The Operations Shift Manager has the authority to issue a master key for Locked High Radiation Areas in a situation where fire alarms are occurring in the plant. True or False?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Maintaining control of keys to Locked High Radiation Areas is critical. Which of the following helps to ensure positive control is maintained

Answer 17

1. Inventory of keys on a daily bases,
2. Formal checkout and return process,
   and 3. Locking the key cabinet and maintaining it under positive control

Question 18

Keys issues for a Locked High Radiation Area, with the exception of master keys, should only unlock the area for which the key was issued. True or False?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Before you can transfer a Locked High Radiation Area key to another individual, which of the following must be verified.

Answer 19

Individual receiving the key is an ANSI qualified RP Technician and has been briefed.

Question 20

You are the RP Technician providing job coverage for entry into a Locked High Radiation Area. Upon completion of the work, and as you exit the area, you cannot get the door to lock. What action should you take?

Answer 20

Maintain positive control over the entrance and notify RP Supervision for assistance.

Question 21

The purpose of a Peer Check when securing a Locked High Radiation Area is to provide additional verification that the door is locked and secured to prevent unauthorized access. True or False?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Which of the following items should be discussed during a high radiation area briefing

Answer 22

1. Expected dose rates for the area to be entered,

and 2. Validate the dosimetry requirements are adequate