DCL-11-087, 2011-07-Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination, 05000275-11-301; 05000323-11-301: Post Exam Material

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2011-07-Notification of NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination, 05000275-11-301; 05000323-11-301: Post Exam Material
ML112500068
Person / Time
Site: Diablo Canyon  Pacific Gas & Electric icon.png
Issue date: 07/25/2011
From: Welsch J
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
To: Apger G
NRC Region 4
References
50-275/11-07, 50-323/11-07, DCL-11-087, IR-11-301
Download: ML112500068 (36)


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TEST ITEM ANALYSIS WORKSHEET - L091 NRC Analysis Results 1 - Poorly Written Question 2 - Excessive Dificulty CORRECT 3 - Knowledge Weakness ANSWER 4 - Open Ref Question QUESTION  % CORRECT QUESTION 5 - Poor Test Taking Skills 6 - Poor Job Validity Question Mike Brown (RO) Jim Knight (RO) Mike Lee (RO) Josh Meade (RO) Bill LaLone (SRO) Frank Lee (SRO)

Aaron Cortes (RO) Brian Sawyer (RO) Adam Peck (SRO) Lisa Upshaw (SRO) 7 - Outdated/Invalid Question Bernie Buzzelli (RO) Jacob Brancheau (RO) John Clipperton (RO) Charles Bowler (SRO) Henry Clardy (SRO) Jeremy Cobbs (SRO) Bryan Galvan (SRO) Shane Guess (SRO) Darrell Johnson (SRO) Heather Lewis (SRO) Adrion Van Beurden (SR 50% Requires Analysis 1 C C C C C C C D C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 95% 1 2 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B A B 95% 2 3 A A A A A A B A A A A A A A A A A A B A B A 86% 3 4 B C B A B B B B B B B B B A B B B B B B B A 81% 4 5 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 100% 5 6 B A B C B B A B D B A A B B A B B B A B A B 57% 6 7 B B D B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 95% 7 8 D D D D D D C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D C 90% 8 9 C A C C C B C C C D C C C A C C A C D C C C 71% 9 10 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A B A A A A A B A 86% 10 11 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 100% 11 12 A B A D A A B A A D D D A A D A A D C A A A 57% 12 13 D D B D A D D D A D D B A D D D D D D D D D 76% 13 14 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 14 15 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B A 95% 15 16 D D D C D D D B D C B D C C C C C D C C D C 43% 16 17 A A A A A A A B A A A A A A B A A A B A A A 86% 17 18 C C C C C C C C C C C C A C C C C C C C C C 95% 18 19 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A C A C C C D C 86% 19 20 B B B B A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 95% 20 21 D D D D D D D D D D D C D D D D D D D D D D 95% 21 22 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 100% 22 23 C C C C C C C C C C D C C C C C C C C B B B 81% 23 24 C D D D C D A D D D D D D D D C D C D C D D 19% 24 25 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C A C C C 95% 25 26 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D C B C C C C C 90% 26 27 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 27 28 A A A A C A A A A A A C A A A A A A A A A A 90% 28 29 C C C C C C C C C C C C C D C C C C C C C C 95% 29 30 D D D D D D C D D D D D B D D D D D D D D D 90% 30 31 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 100% 31 32 B A B B B B B B B B B B B D B C B B C B A C 71% 32 33 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C B C C C 95% 33 34 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 100% 34 35 D D D D D D A C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 90% 35 36 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 36 37 B B B B B B B B B B A B B B B B B B B B B C 90% 37 38 B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 38 39 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 39 40 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 40 41 C A C C D C A C C C C C C C C C D C D C D D 67% 41 42 C B C C C C A B C C C A C C C C C C D C C A 71% 42 43 D D D D D D B D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 95% 43 44 B B B B B B B C B B C B B B B B C C B B B B 81% 44 45 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 100% 45 46 B B B B B B A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 95% 46 47 C A C A C C D B C C D C C C A C C C C C B C 67% 47 1of3

TEST ITEM ANALYSIS WORKSHEET - L091 NRC 1 - Poorly Written Question 2 - Excessive Dificulty CORRECT 3 - Knowledge Weakness ANSWER 4 - Open Ref Question QUESTION  % CORRECT QUESTION 5 - Poor Test Taking Skills 6 - Poor Job Validity Question Mike Brown (RO) Jim Knight (RO) Mike Lee (RO) Josh Meade (RO) Bill LaLone (SRO) Frank Lee (SRO)

Aaron Cortes (RO) Brian Sawyer (RO) Adam Peck (SRO) Lisa Upshaw (SRO 7 - Outdated/Invalid Question Bernie Buzzelli (RO Jacob Brancheau (RO John Clipperton (RO Charles Bowler (SRO Henry Clardy (SRO Jeremy Cobbs (SRO Bryan Galvan (SRO Shane Guess (SRO Darrell Johnson (SRO Heather Lewis (SRO Adrion Van Beurden 50% Requires Analysis 48 D D D D D D B D C D D D D D D D D D D D A A 81% 48 49 D D D D D D D D B D B D D D D D D D D D D D 90% 49 50 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D C D 95% 50 51 B B B B B A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 95% 51 52 D D C C C D D D C D D D D C D D D D C C D D 67% 52 53 D D D D D D C C D D D B D D D B D D C D C B 67% 53 54 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 100% 54 55 D D D D D D D D D D A D D D D D D D D D D A 90% 55 56 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 56 57 D D D B B D B B B D B D D D D D A D D D D D 67% 57 58 B A C B C C C C C B C C B B B B B B C A B B 48% 58 59 D D D D D B D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 95% 59 60 B B A A B B D B B B B B B B B B A B B B B B 81% 60 61 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D A D 95% 61 62 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B A A A B A A A 90% 62 63 B D B B B B B B B B C B B B B B B B B B D D 81% 63 64 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 64 65 A D A A A A A A A A B A C A D D C A A C C D 57% 65 66 C C C B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 95% 66 67 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 67 68 C A A A C A A A C C A C C A A A A C A C D C 38% 68 69 A A A C A A A A A A A B A A A A B A A A A A 86% 69 70 A A A B A A A A D A A A A A A A A A A A D D 81% 70 71 A A A A A A B A A D A A A A A A A A A A B A 86% 71 72 B D B D B D D B D D B D B D D D B D D D D D 29% 72 73 B B B B D D D B B B B D B B B B B B B B B B 81% 73 74 B B B B B B B B D B B B B B B B D B B B B B 90% 74 75 B B B B B B B B B B B B B A B B A B B B B B 90% 75 81.3% 90.7% 81.3% 89.3% 89.3% 72.0% 84.0% 85.3% 92.0% 78.7% 84.0% 92.0% 86.7% 82.7% 92.0% 81.3% 96.0% 76.0% 92.0% 72.0% 78.7% 84.6% Class Average (RO Exam) 5 Number 50% Correct (1-75) 2of3

TEST ITEM ANALYSIS WORKSHEET - L091 NRC 1 - Poorly Written Question 2 - Excessive Dificulty CORRECT 3 - Knowledge Weakness ANSWER 4 - Open Ref Question QUESTION  % CORRECT QUESTION 5 - Poor Test Taking Skills 6 - Poor Job Validity Question Mike Brown (RO) Jim Knight (RO) Mike Lee (RO) Josh Meade (RO) Bill LaLone (SRO) Frank Lee (SRO)

Aaron Cortes (RO) Brian Sawyer (RO) Adam Peck (SRO) Lisa Upshaw (SRO 7 - Outdated/Invalid Question Bernie Buzzelli (RO Jacob Brancheau (RO John Clipperton (RO Charles Bowler (SRO Henry Clardy (SRO Jeremy Cobbs (SRO Bryan Galvan (SRO Shane Guess (SRO Darrell Johnson (SRO Heather Lewis (SRO Adrion Van Beurden 50% Requires Analysis 76 B C C B B B B B B B B B B 83% 76 77 B B C B B B B B B A B B C 75% 77 78 A A A A A A A A A A A A A 100% 78 79 D C D D D D D D D D D D D 92% 79 80 C C C C C C C C C D C C C 92% 80 81 B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 81 82 D D D D D D D D D D D D D 100% 82 83 D D B D D D D D D A D D D 83% 83 84 D A D D A D D D D D D A D 75% 84 85 C C C C C C D C C C C C C 92% 85 86 C C C C C C C C C C C C C 100% 86 87 A A A A A A A C A A A A A 92% 87 88 A A B B D D B D B A A D D 25% 88 89 B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 89 90 A B A B A A B A A B B C B 42% 90 91 D D D D B D D D D A D D D 83% 91 92 C A C C C C C C C C C C D 83% 92 93 B B B B B B B B B B B C B 92% 93 94 D D D D D D D C D D D A D 83% 94 95 B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 95 96 A D B A C C A C A A A C A 50% 96 97 A A C A B A C B A A C C C 42% 97 98 A C A A A A A A A A A A A 92% 98 99 B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 99 100 B B B B B B B B B B B B B 100% 100 72.0% 76.0% 92.0% 80.0% 92.0% 84.0% 80.0% 96.0% 80.0% 92.0% 72.0% 80.0% 83.0% Class Average (SRO Exam) 77.0% 82.0% 92.0% 85.0% 85.0% 90.0% 81.0% 96.0% 77.0% 92.0% 72.0% 79.0% 84.0% Class Ave (RO and SRO Exams) 4 Number 50% Correct (76-100) 9 Total Questions 50% Correct 3of3

All NRC Written exam questions were reviewed by the Training staff with the candidates. The following questions were missed by more than 50% of the candidates and remediated with the class. Any additional actions are documented at the end of the question.

Notification 50416268 written to capture the test item analysis and subsequent corrective actions.

16.

Unit 1 is at full power in a normal electric plant alignment.

A sudden power reduction on the 500 kV grid causes a small frequency oscillation to occur.

Which of the following will occur in response to the oscillation?

A. The Voltage Regulator will switch to MANUAL and operator action will be needed to adjust generator frequency to 60 Hz.

B. Frequency will oscillate until the operator takes the Voltage Regulator to MANUAL to maintain generator frequency at 60 Hz.

C. The DEHC Load Loop will vary turbine load to dampen the oscillation.

D. The Power System Stabilizer will vary generator terminal voltage to dampen the oscillation.

Missed by 57% (12 of 21) 9 selected the correct answer, D 10 selected answer C 2 selected answer B Additional action: none

24.

Which of the following describes the sequence for stopping the ECCS CCPs and SI pumps in E-1.1, SI Termination?

A. Stop One ECCS CCP, realign charging, restore letdown; then stop both SI pumps B. Stop both SI pumps, realign charging, restore letdown; then stop one ECCS CCP C. Stop one ECCS CCP; realign charging; then stop both SI pumps D. Stop both SI pumps and one ECCS CCP; then realign charging and restore letdown Missed by 81% (17 of 21) 4 selected the correct answer, C 16 selected answer D 1 selected answer A Additional action: Challenged by the utility. Refer to documentation.

58.

Which of the following is the maximum design core temperature that can be indicated by an Incore Thermocouple?

A. 1250°F B. 2300°F C. 4700°F D. 5000°F Missed by 52% (11 of 21) 10 selected the correct answer, B 9 selected answer C 2 selected answer A Additional action: none, however, to be clear, question needs to state that it is core exit temperature, not core temperature.

68.

GIVEN:

  • Unit 1 is at full power
  • Boron concentration is 150 ppm Rod H-8 is discovered to be untrippable.

Which of the following describes the effect, if any, on Shutdown Margin (SDM)?

A. No effect because one rod is already assumed to be stuck when calculating SDM.

B. SDM is less by 665 pcm.

C. SDM is less by 1236 pcm.

D. SDM is less by 1330 pcm.

Missed by 62% (13 of 21) 8 selected the correct answer, C 12 selected answer A 1 selected answer D Additional action: none

72.

Unit 1 is at full power.

Power is lost to CCW radiation monitor, RM-17A and PK11-22, Rad Mon Sys Failure/CVI Bypass, alarms.

What action, if any, must be taken by the crew to maintain adequate sample flow through RM-17B?

A. Verify CCW heat exchanger 1-1 is in service.

B. Verify CCW heat exchanger 1-2 is in service.

C. Place a second CCW heat exchanger in service.

D. No action required, there is adequate flow through RM-17B with either heat exchanger in service.

Missed by 71% (15 of 21) 6 selected the correct answer, B 15 selected answer C Additional action: challenged by utility. Refer to documentation.

88.

GIVEN:

  • The crew has just completed draining the RCS to 107 feet 8 inches, in accordance with OP A-2:III, Reactor Vessel - Draining to Half Loop/Half Loop Operations with Fuel in Vessel
  • RCS temperature is stable As the operator matches charging and letdown, RHR pump amps begin to rapidly swing approximately 10 amps, peak to peak.

Which of the following actions will be taken by the Shift Foreman?

A. Direct the operator to immediately secure the running RHR pump and go to OP AP SD-2, Loss of RCS Inventory.

B. Direct the operator to immediately secure the running RHR pump and go to OP AP SD-5, Loss of Residual Heat Removal.

C. Direct the operator to increase charging flow and raise level to greater than 108 feet, if vortexing continues, secure the running RHR pump and go to OP AP SD-2, Loss of RCS Inventory D. Direct the operator to increase charging flow and raise level to greater than 108 feet, if vortexing continues, secure the running RHR pump and go to OP AP SD-5, Loss of Residual Heat Removal.

Missed by 75% (9 of 12) 3 selected the correct answer, A 4 selected answer B 5 selected answer D Additional action: as test item enhancement, add indication of lowering RCS level.

96.

Under what condition may LCO 3.0.5 be used to restore inoperable equipment to service and what is the reason the LCO is used?

A. Demonstrating the OPERABILITY of the equipment, because the applicable LCO Required Action is not being met while the equipment is in service and not OPERABLE.

B. Performing corrective maintenance or troubleshooting, because the applicable LCO Required Action is not being met while the equipment is in service and not OPERABLE.

C. Demonstrating the OPERABILITY of the equipment, because without the exception, the Required Action is to enter LCO 3.0.3.

D. Performing corrective maintenance or troubleshooting, because without the exception, the Required Action is to enter LCO 3.0.3.

Missed by 50% (6 of 12) 6 selected the correct answer, A 1 selected answer B 4 selected answer C 1 selected answer D Additional action: none.

97.

GIVEN:

  • Unit 1 is at full power
  • Unit 2 is in MODE 3
  • Control Room Ventilation Supply Fans S-38 and S-40 are out of service Control Room Ventilation Supply Fan S-36 trips.

Which of the following Required Actions, if any, must be taken?

A. No action required for either unit, LCO 3.7.10 is satisfied.

B. Unit 1 must enter LCO 3.7.10 Condition A. No Action required for Unit 2.

C. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 must enter LCO 3.7.10 Condition A.

D. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 must enter LCO 3.7.10 Condition B.

Missed by 58% (7 of 12) 5 selected the correct answer, A 2 selected answer B 5 selected answer C Additional action: evaluate if position of switches A-2 and D-2 should be added to question setup.

L091 Exam Questions 07/08/2011 Time Name Number Question/Answer 1.

0820 Cortes 13 When it says any other alarms is that at the inverter or PKs (control room)? Ans. PKs 2.

Is RCS pressure lowering because the PORV is lowering (pressure) or is it 0855 Sawyer 32 something else, such as AFW flow? Ans. Answer question based on the information given in the question.

3.

How close should I read the graph, interpolate, or round? Ans. Answer the 0855 Cortes 18 question using the graph as you would in the plant.

4.

fails to close does that mean the valve fails to close (as in the valve 0926 Lewis 31 position) or fails to close as in its still open? Ans. The valve fails to close (open).

5.

Lower setpoint, does that mean taking the controller setpoint or the 0935 Peck 44 raise/lower pushbuttons? Ans. As it says, lower the setpoint.

L091 Exam Questions 07/08/2011 Time Name Number Question/Answer 6.

0937 Galvan 29 PCV-135 initial response? Ans. Response to the plant conditions given.

7.

0952 Guess 46 Problem with the inverter or upstream of the inverter? Ans. Read the question, again.

8.

1015 Meade 53 Do both units lose offsite power? Question doesnt make sense. Ans.

Assume only what question tells you.

9.

1052 Cortes 60 Does AIR-S-1 supply the Containment Service Air header or the environment? Ans. Supplying air to Containment.

10.

1310 Peck 88 Is level stable at 1078, can I assume it is still at that level? Ans. Answer the question based on the information given.

L091 Exam Questions 07/08/2011 Time Name Number Question/Answer 11.

1310 Bowler 89 What is the containment pressure trend when App E was performed? Ans.

Answer the question based on the pressure given in the question.

12.

1310 LaLone 97 What about the other Control Room Vent equipment? Ans. Based your answer on the information given in the question.

13.

1315 Upshaw 97 What about the CRVS transfer switches? Ans. System is in a normal alignment for the conditions given.

14.

1316 Van Beurden 97 What about the CRVS transfer switches? Ans. System is in a normal alignment for the conditions given.