ML022390075
| ML022390075 | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 07/29/2002 |
| From: | Pisano L Constellation Nuclear |
| To: | Conte R NRC/RGN-I/DRS/OSB |
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| References | |
| 50-410/02301, ES-401-9 50-410/02301 | |
| Download: ML022390075 (8) | |
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ES-401 NMP #2 7/02 EXAM Written Examination Form ES-401-9 Note: Resolutions to comments in bold and italics Review Worksheet
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other 1 6.
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LOK LOD (FIH)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-ON jW9, UIEIS Explanation Focus j Dist.
Link units ward kA Ont__I 1
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Power and press. emphasized in the stem which cues correct answer also highlight in the stem MSIV. Licensee reformatted the stem.
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4 H
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5 F
2 S
6 H
2-3 S
7 H
3 S
8 H
2 S
9 H
2 S
set point question - okay in limited number 10 F
2 S
Instructions
[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]
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Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
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Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 -4 range are acceptable).
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Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.
More than one distractor is not credible.
One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).
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Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid K/A but, as written, is not operational in content).
The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
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Check the appropriate box if the sampled question does not match the approved K/A or an SRO-only question is not at the SRO level.
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Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
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For any "U" ratings, at a minimum, explain how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met.
Form ES-401-9 I
ES-401 2
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem ICues T/F Cred. IPartial Job-IMinutia
- , I Back-.Q SRO UIEIS Explanation FocusoIcu Dist.
Link I unitsI ward 0"l,___
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Verify for all RO EOP question on the exams that this is required knowledge for an RO at your facility. We discussed that beyond the identification of entry conditions and EOP bases it is not RO level knowledge interpret and apply the EOPs given a set of conditions. The licensee verified that the Ros had appropriate EOP learning objectives to test these areas.
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2 S
13 F
2 S
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3 S
15 F
2 X
U "B&D" distractors do not appear to be plausible at 8.5" hg Vac - how do we get inventory loss? Modified stem and distractors 16 F
2 S
17 F
3 S
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3 S
19 F
2 X
U licensee agreed. Wrote new question 20 F
1-2 U
set point question okay in limited numbers. However, LOD is very low does not discriminate. Licensee replaced with an acceptable bank question.
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2 S
22 H
3 S
23 F
3 X
X U
The question asks about method for tripping the turbine - "C" presents the same method for tripping the Main turbine looks to be partially correct. Modified distractors.
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2 X
U Distractors not plausible. How would you get a power excursion in either case even if you blew down first. Why would the MSIVs close on a reactor scram. Need to explain why these are plausible. Licensee replaced question.
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1-2 S
set point okay in limited number 26 F
2 S
27 H
3 S
28 H
2 X
E why would a broken tailpipe necessarily improve NPSH - it depends on where the break? Modified distractor.
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
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LOK LOD (F/H)
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Stem ~CuesIT/Fl Cred.
Partial Job- ~Minutia
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ýQ SRO UIEIS Explanation Focus j
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Link I _
unitsI ward O I 29 H
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LOK (F/H)
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LOD (1-5)
- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws 1 5. Qth*r Stem Focus Cues T/F ICred.
I Dist.
Partial Job Link Minutia
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Back-SRO units Iward I WA4 I Only
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U/E/S
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Explanation 31 H
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U Distractors do not appear to be credible also LOD is borderline doesn ot discriminate too basic. Licensee agreed. Replaced question 39 H
2 S
40 F
2 S
41 F
2 S
42 H
2 X
U Distractors do not appear to be credible especially "C&D". Explained why distractors are plausible 43 F
2 X
U not in LPCI mode. Licensee agreed will replace. Question replaced.
44 F
1-2 X
U This doesn't test plant knowledge only the ability to perform a simple math problem. Replaced question.
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2 S
46 H
2 S
47 F
2 S
48 F
2 S
set point question okay in limited number.
49 F
2 S
50 H
2 S
ES-401 4
Form ES-401-9
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Othr
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LOK LOD Ious 11Dst ik Juisfwr K/Jny___(F/H)
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Stem Cues IT/Fl Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Bak Q,' $RO U/EIS Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 51 F
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U Knowing # of inputs is minutia - not important to safe operation of the plant. LOD borderline. Replaced question 52 H
3 S
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3 S
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3 S
55 F
2 S
electrical supply okay in limited #
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2 S
57 F
2 S
58 F
2 S
59 F
2 S
60 H
3 S
61 F
1-2 U
Borderline LOD system purpose question - does not discriminate.
Replaced question 62 H
3 X
E "C&D" don't appear plausible. Changed stem 63 H
3 S
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3 S
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3 S
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2 S
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2 S
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3 S
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3 S
70 H
2 X
E "A&C" not credible distractors. Revised stem and distractors plausible if don 't understand system operatioin.
NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement I
ES-401 5
Form ES-401-9
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws 5*00.r
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Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1.5)
Stem Cuesj TIF Cred. Partial IJob-Minutia
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Back-
)Q,4 SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus j Dist.
Link units ward A Only J
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3 S
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3 S
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3 S
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3 S
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2 S
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2 S
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2 S
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see minor editorial comments for stem 84 H
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2 S
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3 S
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2 S
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2 S
89 F
2 S
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3 S
NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1
ES-401 6
Form ES-401-9
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-Q SRO U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward WA Only 91 F
2 S
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3 S
good question 93 F
2 E
"A" could be agrued that it could result in a change of intent - too general - revise distractor to make more specific.
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2 S
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2 X
E With the stated pressure limitations stated in the stem-the answer a pears to be obvious. Modified stem to make less leading 96 F
2 S
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2 S
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2 X
S?
Distractors don't appear plausible. Licensee will verify if plausibe.
Rewrote stem 99 F
2 S
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3 S
3RO H
2 S
provide all of TS sect. 3 H
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2 S
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws 5, O(ftt
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LOK LOD 1
(F/H)
(1-5)
Stem jCues T/F Cred. Partial Job-IMinutia
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Bak Qý SR~O U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward WA Only 31 H
3 S
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3 S
Okay if give entire TS section 3 if give on this section it would be like a direct lookup.
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2 X
E "B&C" distractors don't seem credible. Have you lost secondary containment? And why would starting SBGT be plausibel? Revised stem and provided more justitication for distractors.
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2 S
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2 S
43 H
3 S
52 H
2 S
54 H
3 S
32 H
3 S
38 H
3 X
S Is "A" partially correct? Licensee agreed to make sure this is not correct by checking other procedures.
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3 S
32 H
3 S
35 F
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36 F
3 U
Current security requirements and NRC regulations/guidance would not allow this - verify acceptable with security officer. Please document a document changes request and enter into your corrective action program. Licensee replaced question.
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"C&D" distractors don't appear credible. Licensee revised the stem to place RP supervisor in the stem and ask who besides the RP supv.
Is required to authorize.
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3 S
OPERATING EXAM COMMENTS:
RO, Al JPM, Perform a refuel floor evac. - Replace this JPM. Although, the task is important to safety - it doesn't discriminate for making a licensing decision, also this is redundant to the A.4 task in the sense it is another notification task. Replaced JPM with 2 new questions.
RO, A.2 JPM, Develop clearance for Hot Water Heating Pump, is not a safety significant pump? Please select a safety significant pump and have the candidate determine the blocking and tagging points and indicating the valves, and breaker required positions and tagging that would be required - forms not required? Also do not provide prints have candidate locate correct prints. Replaced with new JPM on safety significant component.
RO, A.3.1 question, Radiation Wok permit question. What is the highest rad level on the survey map? Get a clearer easy to read survey map for the exam.
RO, A.4 JPM, Perform required actions for injured and contaminated person. Have the CSO determine what procedure to use. Cue As CSO make required notifications. Initiating cue revised as suggested to make less leading.
SRO, A.1.2 JPM, Determine TS actions when in Single Loop. Step #3 don't cue MAPLHGR is OOS provide printout and let candidate determine OOS.
SRO, A.3 JPM, Initiating cue should be less leading, e.x. Take appropriate actions to ensure personnel safety.
Initiating cue revised as suggested to make less leading.
Asked licensee why the Admin. JPM that was planned for Radwaste Discharge Authorization was replaced. They had indicated on their Summary of Changes Following Initial Outline submittal that it was replaced because it was too difficult to administer. This has been used on many exams and is a good task so we agreed to discuss this further during prep week and for them to show why this determination was made. Determined to be too complex to administer for testing purposes also after initial licensing the SROs are provided additional supervisory training on performing this function.
JPMs - some critical steps were not marked as critical. The following steps were revised to be critical steps: JPM #2
, step 4; JPM #3, step 12; JPM #4, step 9; JPM #6, step 3; JPM #7, step 4; JPM #8, step 4.
Scenarios - Critical Tasks in 8 of 10 cases do not meet the criteria established in NUREG 1021, Appendix D, section D.l.c, Measurable Performance Indicators. For example, in most cases no guidance is provided for when or by what point must the action be taken to be considered a failure. The licensee agreed with the comment and revised the CTs to provide further additional performance acceptance criteria.
0 Licensee did not send scenario ES-D-1 forms with submittal will send.