NANTeL Compliance 2

Question 1

Under 10 CFR Part 50, what is the primary regulatory basis for nuclear power plant operations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities

Answer

10 CFR Part 50 governs the domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities, which includes nuclear power plants.

Question 2

A 'Significant Condition Adverse to Quality' (SCAQ) differs from a 'Condition Adverse to Quality' primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Requires root cause analysis and corrective action effectiveness review

Answer

SCAQs require a root cause analysis and a review to confirm that corrective actions were effective, unlike lesser conditions.

Question 3

Which NRC regulation establishes the requirements for a nuclear plant's Corrective Action Program (CAP)?

Accepted Answer

10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criterion XVI

Answer

10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Criterion XVI specifically requires identifying and correcting conditions adverse to quality.

Question 4

When a nuclear plant submits a 10 CFR 50.72 report, what type of event is being reported?

Accepted Answer

An abnormal occurrence or emergency declaration

Answer

10 CFR 50.72 requires licensees to notify the NRC of abnormal occurrences, emergency declarations, and other significant events.

Question 5

The Employee Concerns Program (ECP) at a nuclear facility is designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a confidential avenue for workers to raise safety concerns without fear of retaliation

Answer

The ECP ensures workers can raise nuclear safety concerns confidentially and are protected from retaliation under 10 CFR 50.7.

(NANTeL) National Academy for Nuclear Training e-Learning Practice Test