IRRSP - Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel Transportation of Materials Questions and Answers

Question 1

A radiographer prepares to transport a package containing a radiographic source.
A survey of the package reveals a maximum radiation level of 35 mrem/hr at the surface and 0.7 mrem/hr at one meter.
According to 49 CFR 172.403, what is the correct radioactive label for this package?

Accepted Answer

RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-II

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RADIOACTIVE WHITE-I

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RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-III

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SPECIAL PERMIT

Question 2

Which of the following is the defining characteristic of the Transport Index (TI) on a radioactive materials package?

Accepted Answer

The maximum radiation level in mrem/hr at one meter from the package surface.

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The total activity of the source in Curies (Ci).

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The maximum radiation level in mrem/hr at the package surface.

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The thickness of the shielding material in inches.

Question 3

An industrial radiography exposure device, containing a high-activity sealed source, is considered what type of shipping package?

Accepted Answer

Type B Package

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Type A Package

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Excepted Package

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Industrial Package

Question 4

A radiographer is driving a company vehicle to a job site with a properly secured and labeled radiographic device. According to 49 CFR 177.817, where must the shipping papers be located during transportation?

Accepted Answer

Within the driver's immediate reach when restrained by a seatbelt.

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In a locked glove compartment.

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Taped securely to the outside of the transport package.

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In the back of the vehicle, next to the exposure device.

Question 5

Under which of the following conditions is a vehicle required to be placarded with 'RADIOACTIVE' signs on all four sides?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle is carrying a package with a RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-III label.

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Anytime a Type A package is transported.

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When the vehicle is carrying a package with a RADIOACTIVE WHITE-I label.

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If the total activity in the vehicle exceeds 10 Curies.

Question 6

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on the shipping paper for a Class 7 (Radioactive) material shipment?

Accepted Answer

The date of the last source exchange.

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The name of the radionuclide (e.g., Iridium-192).

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The category of label applied to the package (e.g., YELLOW-II).

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The activity of the material in Becquerels (Bq) or Curies (Ci).