NANTeL Compliance 3

Question 1

A 'Limiting Condition for Operation' (LCO) in a nuclear plant's Technical Specifications defines:

Accepted Answer

The lowest functional capability or performance level of equipment required for safe operation

Answer

An LCO specifies the minimum equipment performance level required for the plant to operate safely within its licensing basis.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'willful violation' in the nuclear compliance context?

Accepted Answer

An intentional act or omission that violates NRC regulations or license conditions

Answer

Willful violations involve deliberate acts or omissions that breach NRC requirements and carry the most severe enforcement consequences.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Pre-Job Brief (PJB) in nuclear plant work control?

Accepted Answer

To review work scope, hazards, and critical steps before beginning a task

Answer

Pre-Job Briefs ensure workers understand task scope, safety precautions, and critical steps before beginning work, reducing error likelihood.

Question 4

Under 10 CFR 26, a nuclear plant worker in a 'random testing pool' is subject to:

Accepted Answer

Drug and alcohol testing at unannounced intervals throughout the year

Answer

10 CFR 26 establishes fitness-for-duty requirements including random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing for workers in safety-sensitive positions.

Question 5

When a nuclear worker identifies a potential nonconformance with a safety-related procedure, the FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the task and initiate a Condition Report

Answer

Workers must stop and initiate a Condition Report when identifying a nonconformance, supporting the plant's Corrective Action Program.

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