IRRSP - Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel Regulations and Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to 10 CFR Part 20, what is the annual occupational dose limit for the whole body of an adult radiographer?

Accepted Answer

5,000 mrem (50 mSv)

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100 mrem (1 mSv)

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500 mrem (5 mSv)

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50,000 mrem (500 mSv)

Question 2

A radiographer is preparing to transport a radiographic exposure device to a field location. Which set of regulations primarily governs the placarding of the vehicle and the shipping papers?

Accepted Answer

DOT 49 CFR Parts 171-173

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NRC 10 CFR Part 34

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1096

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ANSI N432-1980

Question 3

During a radiographic operation, a radiographer's alarming ratemeter goes off unexpectedly, and the survey meter confirms that the source is not secured in its shielded position. What is the radiographer's most critical immediate responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Secure the restricted area boundary and prevent unauthorized entry.

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Immediately attempt to retract the source using the crank.

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Notify the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) immediately.

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Disassemble the guide tube to identify the problem.

Question 4

Which of the following records must a licensee maintain regarding industrial radiographic operations?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly inventory of sealed sources

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Daily vehicle mileage logs to job sites

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A list of all radiographs taken

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The personal contact information of every client

Question 5

Under 10 CFR Part 34, when performing radiography at a temporary job site, a qualified radiographer must be accompanied by at least one other individual. What is the minimum qualification for this second individual?

Accepted Answer

An individual who has met the requirements of a radiographer's assistant.

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A certified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

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Another certified radiographer.

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An individual with security guard training.

Question 6

A licensee must perform inspection and maintenance on radiographic exposure devices, storage containers, and survey instruments. How often must operability checks be performed on a survey meter?

Accepted Answer

Before use on each day the equipment is to be used

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Once per week

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Only when the batteries are changed

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During the quarterly inventory check