ML052710292

2005-Licensee Post-Examination Comments

ML052710292
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	09/19/2005
From:	Martin R Entergy Operations
To:	Mark Haire NRC Region 4
References
RER-05-00027
Download: ML052710292 (7)

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1448 S.R. 333 Russellville,AR 72802 Tel 479-858-5000 September 19,2005 RER-05-00027 Mr. Mark Haire, Chief Examiner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 61 1 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 7601 1-8064

SUBJECT:

initial License -Written Examination Results for ANO, Unit 1 (B&W)

Dear Mr. Haire,

The written examination results for the Initial License Written Examination administered on September 9, 2005, are complete. All ES-403 required forms and attachments are enclosed.

The examination analysis and post-examination review caused two changes to the examination. Question number 16 contained two correct answers; therefore credit was given to candidates who chose either answer. Question number 73 did not have a correct answer and therefore was dropped from the examination totals.

There was one examination failure.

An examination review that included a discussion of missed questions was conducted with all candidates. There are no requested appeals of the examination grading from the candidates.

All examination materials shall be withheld from public disclosure until after examination administration is complete. Please call me at 479-858-6844 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

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Randal K. Martin Facility Representative Supervisor, Unit One Operations Training Arkansas Nuclear One Attachments cc w/o attachments: Sherrie Cotton Tom Mayfield Bob Byford Brad Berryman Steve Pullin John Cork Andrew Clinkingbeard Dan Smith Dale James ANO-DCC CMS File

A N 0 Unit 1 2005 RO/SRO License Exam Analysis

AN0 Unit 1 2005 RO/SRO License Exam Analysis Tot A's Tot B s Tot C's Tot D's 75 17 22 23 13 100 22 30 31 17

2005 ANO NRC RO/SRO Written Examination Analysis and Post-Exam Comments

1. 2 RO and SRO QID #0324 8/13 missed (61.54%), all chose C The question gives conditions that place RCS subcooling margin as inadequate.

Thus, HPI flow can not be throttled as in answer C. The wording of the RCS pressure condition states pressure rising rapidly and the candidates assumed that subcooling margin would soon be restored. However, per the rules of examination administration the candidates should only assume the conditions as given and not how they would be in the future. No change to the key was made. Although the question is technically correct as written, we will revise this question prior to further use.

1. 16 RO and SRO QID #0554 (RO Tier 1 Group 1) 10/13 missed (76.92%), all chose C Following further review of the reference material, it was determined there are two correct answers to this question, A and C. The question reference, 1203.028 step 10.A, refers to the primary reason for slowly restoring SW to the DH cooler (i.e., water hammer), but it also refers to thermal shock as a secondary concern in the note. Credit will therefore be given to all who chose A or C. The question will be corrected prior to future use.

1. 73 RO and SRO QID #0579 (RO Tier 3)

After class review of the exam, it was determined that there was no correct answer due to a typo. The typo was in the correct answer C which states HPI vs. the system in the reference, 1202.010 step 13, which is LPI. The question was therefore dropped from the exam. The question will be corrected prior to future use.

1. 82 SRO QID #0589 4/5 missed (80.0%), 2 chose A, one each chose B and C The distribution of incorrect answers leads us to believe the question does not have any construction problems. We also believe there are no training deficiencies.

1. 83 SRO QID #0590 3/5 missed (60.0%), 2 chose C, one chose D The distribution of incorrect answers leads us to believe the question does not have any construction problems. We also believe there are no training deficiencies.

1. 94 SRO QID #0601 (SRO Tier 3)

No misses, however, a comment was made on this question during the exam. The comment suggested that since the Tech Spec 3.2.4, Required Action A.1.2.2, states 2%,

then both C and D are correct. Answer C was listed as the correct answer as the QPT given exceeds the limit by 3% and 3 x 2 = 6. However, answer D is also correct since 8% is greater than 6%. The question will be corrected prior to future use.