NANTeL Conduct of Operations 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'conservative decision-making' in a nuclear plant context?

Accepted Answer

Choosing the option that errs on the side of safety when uncertain

Answer

Conservative decision-making means selecting the safest available option whenever there is uncertainty about plant conditions or outcomes.

Question 2

What is the significance of maintaining a 'questioning attitude' during plant operations?

Accepted Answer

It helps identify potential errors and unexpected conditions before they occur

Answer

A questioning attitude encourages operators to challenge assumptions and verify conditions, catching errors before they escalate.

Question 3

During a shift turnover, what information is essential to communicate to the oncoming shift?

Accepted Answer

Plant status, in-progress work, abnormal conditions, and pending evolutions

Answer

Effective shift turnover must convey comprehensive plant status, outstanding issues, and upcoming work to maintain continuity and safety.

Question 4

Which document typically serves as the primary authority for day-to-day plant operations and sets the operating limits that must not be exceeded?

Accepted Answer

The Technical Specifications

Answer

Technical Specifications are NRC-approved limiting conditions for operation that define safety boundaries operators must maintain.

Question 5

What does 'place-keeping' in procedure use refer to?

Accepted Answer

Tracking your current position in a procedure to prevent steps from being repeated or skipped

Answer

Place-keeping techniques, such as using a finger or sign-off, ensure operators do not accidentally skip or repeat steps in a procedure.

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