ML040960591

Calloway - Initial Operator Examination - February 2004 - Written Examination Performance Analysis and Applicant Questions

ML040960591
Person / Time
Site:	Callaway
Issue date:	03/19/2004
From:	Gody A NRC Region 4
To:	Randolph G Union Electric Co
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50-483/04-301 50-483/04-301
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MQR 19 '84 12:43PM U.E. CFILLFIWFIY PLRNT P. 1 2004 EXAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS 50% or more of the License Candidates missed the following questions:

Exam Question ##9 Topic: Knowledge of the purpose and function of major system components and controls Knowledge deficiency missed by 5 of 10 Exam Question #10 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: KnowIedge of radiation exposure limits and contamination control, including permissible levels in excess of those authorized Knowledge deficiency Exam Question #11 Topic: SWS pumps (IPEIPRA)

Knowledge Deficiency missed by 5 of 10 Exam Question #16 Topic: Knowledge of facility ALARA program Knowledge Deficiency missed by 7 of 10 Exam Question #18 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: Automatic load sequencer: blackout Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #29 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: MFW line break depressurizes the S/G (similar to a steam line break)

Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #61 Topic: Indication of normal, natural, and interrupted circulation of RCS Knowledge Deficiency missed by 5 of 10 Exam Question #72 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: AFW System Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #73 missed by 8 of 10 Topic: Ability to analyze the affect of maintenance activities on LCO status Knowledge Deficiency

MQR 19 '04 12:43PM U.E.

CQLLQWQY PLANT P. 2 Exam Question #75 missed by 7 of 10 Topic: Biologicat effects of various types of radiation, exposure levels that are acceptable for personnel in a nuclear power plant; units used for radiation intensity measurements and for radiation Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #78 missed by 4 of 6 Topic: Knowledge of refueling administrative requirements Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #90 missed by 4of 6 Topic: Knowledge of the process for making changes in procedures as described in the safety analysis report Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #94 missed by 4 of 6 Topic: Knowledge of limiting conditions for operations and safety limits Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #98 Topic: Facility conditions and selection of appropriate procedures during abnormal and emergency operations Knowledge Deficiency missed by 3 of 6 Each of the above questions was evaluated and determined to be valid.

The topics missed were evaluated to determine if any knowledge deficiencies were in common areas. One common knowledge weakness was identified. A course enhancement (6580) was written to place more emphasis on Health Physics topics.

A course enhancement (#e58 1) was written to evaluate any possible knowledge deficiencies applicable to Licensed Operator Continuing Training, The knowledge deficiencies were remediated with the License Candidate following the examination.

PIFIR 19 84 12:44PM U.E. CQLLFIWFIY PLANT P. 1 2004 EXAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS 50% or more of the License Candidates missed the following questions:

Exam Question #9 Topic: Knowledge of the purpose and function of major system components and controls Knowledge deficiency missed by 5 of 10 E x m Question #10 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: Knowledge of radiation exposure limits and contamination controI, including permissible levels in excess of those authorized Knowledge deficiency Exam Question #11 Topic: SWS pumps (IPE/PRA)

Knowledge Deficiency missed by 5 of 10 Exam Question #I6 Topic: Knowledge of facility ALARA program Knowledge Deficiency missed by 7 of 10 Exam Question #18 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: Automatic load sequencer: blackout Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #29 Topic: MFW line break depressurizes the S/G (similar to a steam line break)

Knowledge Deficiency missed by 5 of 10 Exam Question #61 Topic: Indication of normal, natural, and interrupted circulation of RCS Knowledge Deficiency missed by 5 of 10 a Exam Question #72 missed by 5 of 10 Topic: AFW System Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question w73 Topic: Ability to analyze the affect of maintenance activities on LCO status Knowledge Deficiency missed by 8 of 10 Post-It brand fax transmittal memo 767-1 I #of pages b / 1

MQR 19 '04 12:45PM U.E. CQLLAWFlY PLRNT P. 2 Exam Question #75 Topic: Biological effects of various types of radiation, exposure levels that are acceptable for personnel in a nuclear power plant; units used for radiation intensity measurements and for radiation Knowledge Deficiency missed by 7 of 10 Exam Question w78 Topic: Knowledge of refueling administrative requirements Knowledge Deficiency missed by 4 of 6 Exam Question #90 missed by 4of 6 Topic: Knowledge of the process for making changes in procedures as described in the safety analysis report Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #94 missed by 4 of 6 Topic: Knowledge of limiting conditions for operations and safety limits Knowledge Deficiency Exam Question #98 Topic: Facility conditions and selection of appropriate procedures during abnormal and emergency operations Knowledge Deficiency missed by 3 of 6 Each of the above questions was evaluated and determined to be valid, The topics missed were evaluated to determine if any knowledge deficiencies were in common areas. One common knowledge weakness was identified. A course enhancement (6580) was written to pIace more emphasis on Health Physics topics.

A course enhancement (#6581) was written to evaluate any possible knowledge

, deficiencies applicable to Licensed Operator Continuing Training.

The knowledge deficiencies were remediated with the License Candidate following the examination.

FEBRUARY 2004 NRC RO/SRO WRTTEN EXAM

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2004 ILE WRITTEN EXAM QUESTION STATISTICS Missed by 1 of 10 applicants.

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2004 ILE WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS ASKED DURING EXAM GREEN

1. 68 Is there a loss of all DC power?

There is a loss of DC control power to NBOl.

CRISCIONE

1. 6 Can I assume that this is on the way down?

Level is just above mid loop.

GRUER

1. 54 Is the A response the same thing as slack cable?

Yes.

HOLLAND

1. 73 For answer B is the SI pump inoperable?

The only thmg affecting it is the support system.

For answer C is the CCP in PTL past the end of shift?

No.

FARROW

1. 92 In response A are the Chemistry Tech and the EO the same person for both parts of the response?

Yes.