ML070530620

Init Exam - 11/2006 - Licensee Post Examination Comments

ML070530620
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	11/22/2006
From:	NRC Region 4
To:	Entergy Operations
References
50-382/06-301
Download: ML070530620 (4)

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Questions Missed by 50% or Greater of Candidates November 2006 Waterford 3 Written Examination Qst # Question Analysis 2 Missed by 5 of 9 candidates. All 5 candidates selected A as the answer. There is no correct answer for this question. A request for NRC review and suggested actions is being submitted on a separate document.

3 Missed by 6 of 9 candidates. 5 candidates selected D as the answer, and 1 candidate selected B. The question tested at a higher cognitive level than required by the referenced objective. A request for NRC review and suggested actions is being submitted on a separate document. ~~~

5 Missed by 5 of 9 candidates. 4 candidates selected D as the answer, and 1 candidate selected B. A recent procedure revision makes answers C and D both correct answers.

A request for NRC review and suggested actions is being submitted on a separate document.

17 Missed by 5 of 9 candidates. 2 candidates selected C as the answer, 2 candidates selected B, and 1 candidate selected A. The required knowledge is considered too detailed and infrequently used to be expected to be performed from memory. A request for NRC review and suggested actions is being submitted on a separate document.

33 Missed by 7 of 9 candidates. 5 candidates selected D as the answer, and 2 candidates selected B. D is incorrect. The SITS would inject a large volume of cold water into the RCS if pressure were reduced far enough, but this is NOT mentioned as a major concern in the TG. B is incorrect. The SD states that SITS are used to supply borated water to the reactor vessel during the blowdown phase of a LB LOCA. The TG for this step states that this protection is NOT required below 1000 psia. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

38 Missed by 6 of 9 candidates. All 6 candidates selected A as the answer. 2200°F is the temperature when zirc hydriding becomes self-sustaining, not clad melting threshold. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

42 Missed by 5 of 9 candidates. 4 candidates selected A as the answer, and 1 candidate selected D. A is incorrect; OP-005-004 requires <IO0 psid prior to opening MSIV, not <250 psid. D is incorrect; SBCS are verified to be in AUTO prior to pressurizing main steam system.

Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

64 Missed by 6 of 9 candidates. All 6 candidates selected D as the answer. The question tested at a different level than required by the referenced objective. A request for NRC review and suggested actions is being submitted on a separate document.

65 Missed by 5 of 9 Candidates. 3 candidates selected C as the answer, 1 candidate selected B, and 1 candidate selected A. The question requires memorization of RM indicating range and setpoints. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

72 Missed by 5 of 9 candidates. 4 candidates selected B as the answer, and 1 candidate selected A. A and B are incorrect. 60 minutes is only 25 rem; 50 rem is the extremity limit for PSEs. A is also incorrect because the Operations Manager authorization is not required for Planned Special Exposures. Waterford has determined that this auestion is valid.

79 Missed by 2 of 4 candidates. 2 candidates selected C as the answer. 01-038-000 step 5.4.31 for HPSl Throttle Criteria states that at least one charging pump must remain in operation unless this creates a challenge to the pressurizer safety valves. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

Questions Missed by 50% or Greater of Candidates November 2006 Waterford 3 Written Examination Qst# I Question Analysis 83 Missed by 2 of 4 candidates. 2 candidates selected A as the answer. OP-003-010, SG Blowdown, Caution for section 8.12 indicates that draining to Main Condenser is preferable to Regen Waste Tank to prevent rad release to RAB. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

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94 Missed by 2 of 4 candidates. 1 candidate selected A as the answer, and 1 candidate selected C. A is incorrect; OP-901-502 Immediate actions are not performed in a security event. OPS must coordinate with Security prior to CR evacuation. C is incorrect; OP-901-523 directs entry into E,, Fire section of OP-901-502. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.

99 Missed by 3 of 4 candidates. All 3 candidates selected A as the answer. OP-002-010 Precaution 3.1.6 states that only one sample pump is needed to commence Purge. Waterford has determined that this question is valid.