Q71 — Surveillance Dollar Sign ($) Significance
G2.2.12 Knowledge of surveillance procedures (3.7)
When performing a Surveillance procedure, the operator encounters a step which has a dollar sign ( $ ) under the line where the operator initials completion of that step.
What is the significance of the dollar sign ( $ )?
What is the significance of the dollar sign ( $ )?
A. It identifies an item required to meet Salem UFSAR acceptance criteria, which if not satisfactorily completed should be brought to the attention of the SM/CRS upon completion of the surveillance.
B. It identifies an item required to meet Technical Specification acceptance criteria, which if not satisfactorily completed should be brought to the immediate attention of the SM/CRS.
C. It identifies a step which requires Independent Verification of its completion PRIOR to continuing to the next step.
D. It identifies a step which requires direct oversight by an assigned Reactivity Management SRO.
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✓ B. Correct. All surveillance procedure precautions and limitations contain a step that states; "Steps identified with a dollar sign ($) are those items required to meet Technical Specification acceptance criteria. Such steps, if not satisfactorily completed, may have reportability requirements and are to be brought to the immediate attention of the SM/CRS."
✗ A. Plausible because the candidate could believe that the $ identifies design or UFSAR acceptance criteria which could affect operability.
✗ C. Plausible because the candidate could believe that the $ identifies a hold point requiring an Independent Verification prior to continuing to the next step.
✗ D. Plausible because the candidate could believe that the $ identifies a hold point requiring Reactivity Management SRO oversight.
Ref: All Surveillance Procedures — Precaution & Limitations | LO: N/A | Source: Bank — Salem 2012 NRC Exam, Q68 | Cognitive: Fundamental
Connections
- Related concepts: Technical Specifications Overview
- Related exam: 2020 NRC Written Exam