NANTeL Security and Access 2

Question 1

Under 10 CFR Part 73, which category of nuclear facility is required to implement the highest level of physical protection measures?

Accepted Answer

Category I special nuclear material facilities

Answer

Category I facilities handle the largest quantities of special nuclear material and require the most stringent physical protection systems under 10 CFR Part 73.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'compensatory measure' in nuclear security?

Accepted Answer

To maintain adequate protection when a security system element is degraded or inoperable

Answer

Compensatory measures are actions taken to maintain the required level of protection when a normal security system element (e.g., a sensor or guard post) is temporarily unavailable.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'vital area' at a nuclear power plant?

Accepted Answer

An area containing equipment whose failure could directly cause a radiological release or prevent reactor shutdown

Answer

A vital area contains equipment, systems, or components whose sabotage could directly cause a significant radiological release or prevent safe shutdown of the reactor.

Question 4

When must a nuclear facility licensee report a safeguards event to the NRC Operations Center?

Accepted Answer

Immediately (within 1 hour) for the most serious events, as specified in 10 CFR 73.71

Answer

10 CFR 73.71 requires immediate notification (within 1 hour) to the NRC Operations Center for the most serious safeguards events, with follow-up written reports as required.

Question 5

What is the correct procedure when an armed security officer discovers an unattended bag in a protected area?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a potential improvised explosive device and follow the facility's suspicious item response procedure

Answer

Unattended bags in protected areas must be treated as potential threats and handled per the facility's suspicious item or improvised explosive device response procedure.

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

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

NANTeL Security and Access 2