NANTeL Conduct of Operations 2

Question 1

Which principle of Conduct of Operations requires that plant personnel fully understand the current status of systems and equipment before taking action?

Accepted Answer

Operational awareness

Answer

Operational awareness requires operators to understand system status before taking any action to prevent unexpected consequences.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a pre-job brief in nuclear plant operations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all workers understand the task, hazards, and expected outcomes

Answer

Pre-job briefs align the team on task scope, hazards, roles, and hold points before work begins.

Question 3

When an operator discovers a discrepancy between a procedure step and actual plant conditions, the correct immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop and notify the supervisor before proceeding

Answer

Discrepancies between procedures and plant conditions must be resolved with supervisory guidance before continuing.

Question 4

In nuclear operations, the term 'flagging' a component refers to:

Accepted Answer

Physically marking a component to prevent inadvertent operation

Answer

Flagging involves placing physical tags or covers on components to prevent their inadvertent operation during maintenance or testing.

Question 5

Which conduct of operations element addresses ensuring that only authorized personnel perform specific tasks?

Accepted Answer

Qualification and training verification

Answer

Verifying qualification and training ensures only personnel who are properly trained and certified perform safety-significant tasks.

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

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

NANTeL Conduct of Operations 2