ML14064A051
| ML14064A051 | |
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| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 02/14/2014 |
| From: | Mcneil D Operations Branch III |
| To: | Stewart B Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee |
| Jackson D | |
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{{#Wiki_filter:ES-201, Rev. 9 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Examination: 02/11/2014 Developed by: Written - Facility NRC // Operating - Facility NRC Chief Target Task Description (Reference) Examiners Date* Initials
-180 1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1.a; C.2.a and b) dm -120 2. NRC examiners and facility contact assigned (C.1.d; C.2.e) dm -120 3. Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c) dm -120 4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d) dm
[-90] [5. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)] n/a
- 6. Integrated examination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-
{-75} 3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-301-5, ES-D-1's, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and dm ES-401-4, as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d) {7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility {-70} dm licensee (C.2.h; C.3.e)}
- 8. Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms
{-45} dm ES-301-3, ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6, and any Form ES-201-3 updates), and reference materials due (C.1.e, f, g and h; C.3.d)
- 9. Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398s) due (C.1.l; C.2.g;
-30 dm ES-202)
- 10. Final license applications due and Form ES-201-4 prepared (C.1.l; C.2.i;
-14 dm ES-202)
- 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review
-14 dm (C.2.h; C.3.f)
-14 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1.j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g) dm
- 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor
-7 dm (C.2.i; C.3.h)
- 14. Final applications reviewed; 1 or 2 (if >10) applications audited to confirm
-7 qualifications / eligibility; and examination approval and waiver letters sent dm (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-202, C.2.e; ES-204)
- 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed
-7 dm with facility licensee (C.3.k)
- 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions
-7 dm distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i)
- Target dates are generally based on facility-prepared examinations and are keyed to the examination date identified in the corporate notification letter. They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the facility licensee.
[Applies only] {Does not apply} to examinations prepared by the NRC.
ES-201 Examination Security Agreement Form ES-201-3
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",] L I dDJ'f I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of \t1 'Y/]'Y-k"" as of the date of my signature . I agree that l will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility management or the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.
- 2. Post-Examination To the best of my kno~Ejdge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered duri ng the week(s) of i tb !0. :t\ll.u,From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC .
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- 2. Post-Examination To the best of my knowJhdge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of "~ 10 ,X:j~ From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.
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LICENSED OPERATOR REQUAL EXAMINATION SECURITY AGREEMENT Pre-examination Master agreement for 2014 V_Y _LOL _U_pgrade Audit and NRC exams
! acknowledge that! have acquired specialized knowledge about the Vermont Yankee 2014 Licensed Operator Initial Upgrade program Audit and NRC examinations. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the Exam Team Leader. I understand that I am not to participate in any instruction, evaluation, scheduling, or other training-related activities involving those individuals scheduled to be administered these examinations from this date until completion of the examination listed above, except as authorized by the Training Superintendent (e.g., simulator booth operator or communicator, non-technical classes such as GET or general supervisor courses). I further understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or Entergy. I will immediately report to the Training Manager any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.
Post-examination the best of my knowledge, l did not divulge any information concerning this examination. From the date that I entered into this security agreement, until the completion of examination administration, I did not participate in any training-related activities involving those individuals who were administered these examinations except as authorized by the Training Superintendent. I Printed Name Job Title I Pre-examination Date Post-examination Date Responsibility Signature Signature r' 1 -1::;:~,'-"'. *s:"'-v";x~;c;
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- 2. Post-EQmlnation To the best of my knowledg!IJ did not diVulge tD any unauthorized persons any infonnation COI'\ceming the NRC licensing examinations administered during the weel<(s) of * . From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination adminiStration, I did not instruct. evaluate, or provide performanc:e feedback to lttose appicants who were administered lhe8e licensing examinations, except as specifically rto!Bd b~ow and authorizett by the. NRC.
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ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Exam: Feb. 2014 Operating Test No.: 2014 NRC A E Scenarios P V NRC #1 NRC #2 T M P E O I L N CREW CREW T N I T POSITION POSITION A I M C S A B S A B L U A T R T O R T O M(*) N Y O C P O C P R I U T P E RX N/A 0 NA NA 0 NOR 1 1 NA NA 1 SROU-1 I/C 2,3,4 3 NA NA 2 MAJ 5 1 NA NA 1 TS 3,4 2 NA NA 2 RX N/A 0 NA NA 0 NOR 1 1 NA NA 1 SROU-2 I/C 2,3,4 3 NA NA 2 MAJ 5 1 NA NA 1 TS 2,3,4 3 NA NA 2 RX N/A 0 NA NA 0 NOR 1 1 NA NA 1 SROU-3 I/C 2,3,4 3 NA NA 2 MAJ 5 1 NA NA 1 TS 3,4 2 NA NA 2 Instructions:
- 1. Check the applicant level and enter the operating test number and Form ES-D-1 event numbers for each event type; TS are not applicable for RO applicants. ROs must serve in both the at-the-controls (ATC) and balance-of-plant (BOP) positions; Instant SROs must serve in both the SRO and the ATC positions, including at least two instrument or component (I/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position. If an Instant SRO additionally serves in the BOP position, one I/C malfunction can be credited toward the two I/C malfunctions required for the ATC position.
- 2. Reactivity manipulations may be conducted under normal or controlled abnormal conditions (refer to Section D.5.d) but must be significant per Section C.2.a of Appendix D. (*) Reactivity and normal evolutions may be replaced with additional instrument or component malfunctions on a 1-for-1 basis.
- 3. Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicants competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicants license level in the right-hand columns.
ES-301 NRC Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 Facility: Vermont Date of Examination: 02/2014 Operating Test No.: 2014301 Yankee APPLICANTS SRO (U) RO/ATC BOP SCENARIO SCENARIO SCENARIO Competencies 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Interpret/Diagnose 2-5 2-5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Events and Conditions Comply With and Use 1-5 1-5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Procedures (1) Operate Control N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Boards (2) Communicate and 1-5 1-5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Interact Demonstrate 1-5 1-5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Supervisory Ability (3) Comply With and Use 2-4 2-4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Tech. Specs. (3) Notes: (1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for RO. (2) Optional for an SRO-U. (3) Only applicable to SROs. Instructions: Check the applicants license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.
ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Date of Examination: Initials Item Task Description a b* c#
- 1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model per ES-401. ~ ~
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- b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance w with Section D.1 of ES-401 and whether all KIA categories are appropriately sampled. ~~ ,T[\ l>w\
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- c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. I~ :rc\ )IN\
T d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or re*jected KIA statements are T appropriate. E ~ JC\ ]lAM N
- 2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications, and ~"C\
s major transients. \Sl\ ~ I b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected M number and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam integrity; and ensure that each applicant u L can be tested using at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s), and scenarios will not be
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- 3. a. Verify that systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:
(1) the outline(s) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks, w distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form I
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(2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on T the form, "~ '()'41\ (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s) (4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form (5) the number of alternate path, low-power, emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria on the form.
- b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1:
(1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form (2) at least one task is new or significantly modified \S~ sc:- ~ (3) no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations I~
- c. Determine if there are enough different outlines to test the projected number and mix of applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days. *K. W"
- 4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in ....,...-.
the appropriate exam section. ~ '.~'-\. ~ G b. Assess whether the 10CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. ~ -Ju ~ E N
- c. Ensure that KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5.
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\../ I NOTE: # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c", chief examiner concurrence required.
. Not applicable for NRC-prepared examination outlines NUREG-1 021, Revision 9, Supplement 1
ES-301 Administrative Topics Outline Form ES-301-1 ...A Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Examination: 03/26/2014 Exam Level: RO D SR0-1 D SRO-U X Operating Test No.: NRC 2014A Administrative Topic Type Describe activity to be performed (see Note) Code* Conduct of Operations D,R Perform a core thermal limits evaluation KIA 2.1.7, Ability to evaluate plant performance and make operational judgements based on operating characteristics, reactor behavior, and instrumentation interpretation. SRO 4.7 Conduct of Operations P,R Evaluate Ht02. concentrations in the Torus and Drmell to determine what course of action is taken 2.1.25 Ability to interpret reference materials, such as graphs, curves, tables, etc. (RO 3.9, SRO 4.2) N,R Equipment Control Refueling with secondar~ containment inoeerable KIA 2.3.7 Ability to determine operability and/or availability of safety related equipment. SRO 4.6 N,R Evaluate Offsite lmelications of a Ground Level Release With OOPS Not Available. Radiation Control KIA: 2.3.11: Ability to control radiation releases. IMPORTANCE:SRO 4.3 N,R JPM: Utilize INFORM software to noti!ll the VY ERO Emergency Procedures/Plan 2.4.29 (4.4) Knowledge of the emergency plan. NOTE: All items (5 total) are required for SROs. RO applicants require only 4 items unless they are retaking only the administrative topics, when all 5 are required.
- Type Codes & Criteria: (C)ontrol room, (S)imulator, or Class(R)oom (D)irect from bank (s 3 for ROs; s 4 for SROs & RO retakes)
(N)ew or (M)odified from bank (~ 1) (P)revious 2 exams (s 1; randomly selected)
ES-301 Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline Form ES-301-2-" Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Examination: 02/10/2014 Exam Level: RO D SR0-1 D SRO-U X Operating Test No.: NRC 2014A Control Room Systems@ (8 for RO); (7 for SR0-1); (2 or 3 for SRO-U, including 1 ESF) System I JPM Title Type Code* Safety Function S-1 : Place the standbl£ fuel eool cooling Sl£Stem in service. A,L,N,S a-Plant service systems Failure: lnsufficent eume flow. S-2:Emergencl£ venting of the erimarl£ containment. N,S 5-Containment integrity S-3: RCIC Injection to the vessel A, M, EN, S, 2-Reactor water level inventory Failure: Turbine Trie Reset with an Initiation Signal Present In-Plant Systems (3 for RO); (3 for SR0-1); (3 or 2 for SRO-U) P-1: Place the Standbl£ CRD Flow Control Valve in Service. D,E,R 1-Reactivity control P-2 : Localll£ Start EDG During Station Blackout. A,N,E,EN 6 - Electrical Failure: Air start solenoid must be manualll£ engaged.
@ All RO and SRO*I control room (and in-plant) systems must be different and serve different safety functions; all 5 SRO-U systems must serve different safety functions; in-plant systems and functions may overlap those tested in the control room.
- Type Codes Criteria for RO I SR0-1 I SRO-U (A)Iternate path 4-6 I 4-6 I 2-3 (3)
(C)ontrol room (D)irect from bank S91S81S4(1) (E)mergency or abnormal in-plant <: 1 I <: 1 I <: 1 (2) (EN)gineered safety feature -I -I <=1 (control room system) (2) (L)ow-Power I Shutdown <: 1 I<: 1 I<: 1 (1) (N)ew or (M)odified from bank including 1(A) <: 2 I<: 2 I<: 1 (4) (P)revious 2 exams s 3 I s 3 Is 2 (randomly selected)(O) (R)CA <: 1 I <: 1 I <: 1 (2) (S)imulator
ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Date of Examination: .;;2-10-l'-\ Operating Te:ms:>~'j:N~t Initials
- 1. General Criteria a b* c#
- a. The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with n 0 sampling requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution). \ .)")6
- b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination.
- c. The operating_ test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s). (see Section D.1.a.)
- d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceptable limits.
- e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent applicants at the desiqnated license level.
- 2. Walk-Through Criteria
- a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
- initial conditions initiating cues references and tools, including associated procedures reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time-critical by the facility licensee operationally important specific performance criteria that include:
- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature
- system response and other examiner cues
- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant
- criteria for successful completion of the task
- identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards
- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable
- b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walk-through outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and 2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last 2 NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2.
- 3. Simulator Criteria The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301..4 and a copy is attached.
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ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 A Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Examination: 3-25-2014 Operating Test Number: VY NRC 2014A SROU Initials
- 1. General Criteria a b* c#
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- a. The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution).
- b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination. ~ ~ "(f
- c. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s). (see Section D.1.a.) ~ ~ iX-
- d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceptable limits.
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- e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent ap_Qiicants at the designated license level. ~ ~ \f
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- a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
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. designation if deemed to be time-critical by the facility licensee operationally important specific performance criteria that include:
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- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable
- b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walk-through outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and 2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last 2 NRC examinations) specified ~ ~ -~
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- 3. Simulator Criteria -- -- --
The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with I"~ Ni\ Form ES-301-4 and a copy is attached. .NI/>1.
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ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Exam: 0212014 Scenario Numbers: 1/213/4 Operating Test No.: 2014 NRC Initials QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES a b* c#
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- 2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. I~ *~ ~
- 3. Each event description consists of frw
- the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated
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- the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event
- the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew \~ ~
- the expected operator actions (by shift position)
- the event termination point (if applicable)
- 4. No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporated into the scenario frw 1.,\\A j(\ ~
without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.
- 5. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. 'W, .j(\ ,.,...
- 6. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives. J1 Y\ ~
- 7. If time compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. NA Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints.
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Cues are given.
- 8. The simulator modeling is not altered. I~ .X\ ~
- 9. The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any open simulator performance deficiencies or deviations from the referenced plant have been evaluated 'PI'"'
to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios.
- 10. Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or significantly modified scenario.
All other scenarios have been altered in accordance with Section 0.5 of ES-301. ~rw .....)(, ~
- 11. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit the form along with the simulator scenarios). Jr $ ~
- 12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events specified on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios). ~
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- 13. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position. ~ ...B ~
Target Quantitative Attributes (Per Scenario; See Section D.S.d) Actual Attributes -- -- --
- 1. Total malfunctions (fra) 7/6/5 I~ ,j~ - 111"
- 2. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) 1/1/1 I~ .:rcr j)ll'
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- 3. Abnormal events (2-4) 3/3/2
- 4. Major transients (1-2) 1/1/1 ~ -..l( \ J'l""
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5. 6. EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions (1-2) EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (Q-2) 1/212 1/1/1 ~
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- 7. Critical tasks (2-3) 213/2 ~ ~ -r
ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility:
\/vfl'G't<\ YArk~1. Date of Exam: d-1 'i _\y Exam Level: RO~SR018 Initial Item Description a b* c#
- 1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility. \)_){ :rrr ~
- 2. a.
b. NRC K/As are referenced for all questions. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available. ~ .fl\ ~
- 3. SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 1w :dn >-
- 4. The sampling process was random and systematic (If more than 4 RO or 2 SRO questions were repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR OL program office). ~ ~ ~
- 5. Question duplication from the license screening/audit exam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:
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..!._the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or ~
_the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or _ the examinations were developed independently; or 0"- )W.. _the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or _other (explain)
- 6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified New from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only ~ JG\ ~
question distribution(s) at right. S\'\1 d-.' l J_)-17
- 7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO Memory CIA exam are written at the comprehension/ analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly
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selected K/As support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO I SROquestion distribution(s) at right. 3).. I:)_ '13 '.d-3
- 8. References/handouts provided do not give away answers @ ~
or aid in the elimination of distractors. ~
- 9. Question content conforms with specific KIA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified.
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- 10. Question psychometric quality and format meet the quidelines in ES Appendix B. \,~ ~0. ~
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- 11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; ~ ~
the total is correct and agrees with the value on the cover sheet.
~ Printed Naf\._,~ Date
- a. Author ~~*~-c \J l-d3-/Lf
- b. Facility Reviewer (*) \a \of,_) \Pr'-lt....~l .......- ~~y
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) '"hm R. u..uv,~:~ /.1"'/A vu~~.
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- d. NRC Regional Supervisor J./.1.7.1--1'1 l../
Note:
- The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.
# Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.
ES-401, Page 29 of 33
ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility: \/v-rt-.ffr'\ /llr\k'tt- Date of Exam:.d--1'-\- )L\ Exam Level: ROll SR0[2f Initials Item Description a b c
- 1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading )f St~ b"l r;vV "N 1Cl ole..~
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- 2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented ~ ~ ol~t~,
- 3. Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations) *~ r Jw.
- 4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 +/-2% overall and 70 or 80, as applicable, +4% on the SRO-onlv) reviewed in detail
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- 5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades ~
IV! A tJf>r ~:/A are justified
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- 6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity ~ )\<<
of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed Name/Signature Date
- a. Grader \)S-t~/~ ~- lD'-1'-\
- b. Facility Reviewer(*) ......! u j\,..l \'1-.'-(~ .~ L{l;)LZ,() 11
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) v~/1 R. t11~Aie.1 J'JJ.//) /Jkt/c.{l-) ~hl//?aq
- d. NRC Supervisor (*) I:bw ~ tJ. J ~ ek'~ JiCr.r~ ~ ~'1[1'1
('./ (*) The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.
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