Q44 — High Radiation Area RWP Requirements
G2.3.7 (3.6)
Given:
• An NEO has signed onto the appropriate RWP to perform work inside a HIGH Radiation Area
In accordance with RP-AA-4000 (Personnel Conduct in Radiologically Controlled Areas), which ONE of the following completes the statements below?
In order to ensure the dose limits of the RWP are not exceeded, RP-AA-4000 states that self reading dosimeters should be read approximately every _(1)_ minutes while working in a HIGH Radiation Area.
If an unexpected self-reading dosimeter comes into alarm, the NEO is REQUIRED to _(2)_ and notify RP personnel.
• An NEO has signed onto the appropriate RWP to perform work inside a HIGH Radiation Area
In accordance with RP-AA-4000 (Personnel Conduct in Radiologically Controlled Areas), which ONE of the following completes the statements below?
In order to ensure the dose limits of the RWP are not exceeded, RP-AA-4000 states that self reading dosimeters should be read approximately every _(1)_ minutes while working in a HIGH Radiation Area.
If an unexpected self-reading dosimeter comes into alarm, the NEO is REQUIRED to _(2)_ and notify RP personnel.
A. (1) 30 (2) go to a low dose area within the HRA
B. (1) 30 (2) exit the HRA immediately
C. (1) 15 (2) go to a low dose area within the HRA
D. (1) 15 (2) exit the HRA immediately
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✓ D. Correct. For Part 1, RP-AA-4000 states that self-reading dosimeters should be read approximately every 15 minutes while working in a High Radiation Area. For Part 2, If an unexpected self-reading dosimeter comes into alarm, the NEO is REQUIRED to exit the area and notify RP personnel.
✗ A. For Part 1, RP-AA-4000 states that self-reading dosimeters should be read approximately every 30 minutes while working in a Radiation Area. Consequently, the candidate could incorrectly conclude that self-reading dosimeters should always be read every 30 minutes. For Part 2, the candidate could incorrectly conclude that exiting the RA is not required until RP has verified the alarm is valid. Consequently, the candidate could incorrectly conclude that going to a low dose area and notifying RP is the required response IAW RP-AA-4000.
✗ B. For Part 1, RP-AA-4000 states that self-reading dosimeters should be read approximately every 30 minutes while working in a Radiation Area. Consequently, the candidate could incorrectly conclude that self-reading dosimeters should always be read every 30 minutes. Part 2 is correct.
✗ C. Part 1 is correct. For Part 2, the candidate could incorrectly conclude that exiting the RA is not required until RP has verified the alarm is valid. Consequently, the candidate could incorrectly conclude that going to a low dose area and notifying RP is the required response IAW RP-AA-4000.
Ref: NOS05RADCON-05 (RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM) | LO: NOS05RADCON-05 | Source: Bank (ILOT 1601 NRC RO Q44) | Cognitive: Lower
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- Related procedures: RP-AA-4000 — Personnel Conduct in Radiologically Controlled Areas
- Related exam: 2019 NRC Written Exam