NANTeL - National Academy for Nuclear Training e-Learning Nuclear Security and Access Questions and Answers

Question 1

A contractor requires unescorted access to a nuclear power plant's Protected Area.
According to 10 CFR Part 73, which of the following is a primary objective of the access authorization program they must complete?

Accepted Answer

To provide high assurance that the individual is trustworthy and reliable, and does not pose an unreasonable risk to public health and safety.

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To verify they have the technical skills required for their assigned tasks.

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To ensure they are a member of a recognized trade union.

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To confirm they have passed a radiation safety exam within the last calendar year.

Question 2

A security officer observes an unauthorized individual climbing the fence into the Protected Area of a nuclear facility. This event involves a security threat with a potential, but not yet substantial, degradation of plant safety. According to the NRC's Emergency Classification system, what is the MINIMUM classification for this event?

Accepted Answer

Alert

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Notification of Unusual Event

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Site Area Emergency

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General Emergency

Question 3

Which of the following best distinguishes a 'Vital Area' from a 'Protected Area' within a nuclear power plant?

Accepted Answer

The Protected Area is enclosed by a fence and requires badged access, while a Vital Area is within the Protected Area and contains specific equipment essential to prevent radiological sabotage.

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The Protected Area is the entire site property, while the Vital Area is where the administrative buildings are located.

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Only security personnel are allowed in the Vital Area, whereas all plant workers can access the Protected Area.

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The Protected Area is where radioactive materials are used, and the Vital Area is where they are stored.

Question 4

An employee with unescorted access authorization exhibits a sudden and negative change in behavior, including expressing disregard for safety procedures and unusual interest in security system details. Under an effective Insider Threat Mitigation Program, what is the most appropriate initial action for a coworker to take?

Accepted Answer

Report the observations to a supervisor or other designated management personnel in accordance with site procedures.

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Confront the individual directly and demand an explanation for their behavior.

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Wait to see if the behavior escalates before taking any action.

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Post an anonymous warning on a company bulletin board.

Question 5

During an in-processing security briefing, a new employee is told about the 'Two-Person Rule'. In which of the following areas would this rule be most strictly enforced?

Accepted Answer

Material Access Area

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Owner Controlled Area

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The plant's main administrative building

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The turbine hall

Question 6

A vehicle is stopped for a routine search upon entering the Owner Controlled Area. The driver, an authorized employee, refuses to allow security personnel to search the vehicle's trunk. What is the most likely consequence of this refusal?

Accepted Answer

Denial of access to the site.

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The vehicle will be allowed entry but will be escorted at all times.

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The driver will be issued a written warning and allowed to proceed.

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The driver will be arrested immediately by local law enforcement.