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Initial Exam 2015-301 Final RO Written Exam
ML15092A848
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Site: Sequoyah  Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 04/02/2015
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NRC/RGN-II
To:
Tennessee Valley Authority
References
50-327/15-301, 50-328/15-301, ES-401, ES-401-7 50-327/OL-15, 50-328/OL-15
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ES-401 Site-Specific RO Written Examination Form ES-401-7 Cover Sheet U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Site-Specific RO Written Examination Applicant Information Name:

Date: Facility/Unit: Sequoyah Nuclear Station 1 &2 Region: I El ii X III El IV El Reactor Type: W X CE E] BW El GE El Start Time: Finish Time:

Instructions Use the answer sheets provided to document your answers. Staple this cover sheet on top of the answer sheets. To pass the examination, you must achieve a final grade of at least 80.00 percent. Examination papers will be collected 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> after the examination begins.

Applicant Certification All work done on this examination is my own. I have neither given nor received aid.

Applicants Signature Results Examination Value Points Applicants Score Points Applicants Grade Percent

ANSWER KEY REPORT for SQN 1503 RO NRC EXAM Test Form: 0 Answers ID PolnbType 0 I 008 A62.2.37 I 1.00 MCS C 2 OO9EAI.14302 1.00 MCS B 3 OIIEK3.15303 1.00 MCS A 4 022AA2.04304 1.00 MCS B 5 025A02.l.285 1.00 MCS D 6 027AK2.036 1.00 MCS C 7 029EK2.06307 1.00 MCS A 8 038EKl.02408 1.00 MCS C 9 054AAl.03309 1.00 MCS A 10 055EA1.02310 1.00 MCS D II 056AA2.60II 1.00 MCS C 12 057AA2.18512 1.00 MCS A 13 058 A02.4.50 713 1.00 MCS LI 14 077 AK3.0I 14 1.00 MCS B IS W/EO4EKI.3315 1.00 MCS A 16 W/EO5EK3.4316 1.00 MCS B 17 W/EIIIiK2.23I7 1.00 MCS A 18 W/E12 EKI.3 718 1.00 MCS C 19 OOIAA2.033I9 . 1.00 MCS A 20 028 AK3.03 20 1.00 MCS I) 21 051 AAI.0432I 1.00 MCS D 22 O6OAAI.0I22 1.00 MCS C 23 068AK2.0123 1.00 MCS [3 24 076A02.I.32324 1.00 MCS A 25 W/EO8EKI.2525 1.00 MCS A 26 WIEIOEA2.226 1.00 MCS D 27 V/IBIS EK3.I 327 1.00 MCS C 28 003K5.03528 1.00 MCS A 29 00402.4.31 329 3.00 MCS C 30 004K2.0330 1.00 MCS C 31 005K4.03431 1.00 MCS B 32 006K2.0132 1.00 MCS B 33 007A3.0I33 1.00 MCS D 34 008A1.0I 334 1.00 MCS A 35 010K4.0I 335 1.00 MCS A 36 012K3.0136 1.00 MCS A 37 013K1.0637 1.00 MCS A 38 013K2.0138 1.00 MCS C 39 022A2.0339 1.00 MCS D 40 022K3.0240 3.00 MCS A 41 025 K6.0I 54! 1.00 MCS C 42 026 A4.05 42 1.00 MCS B 43 039A3.0243 1.00 MCS C 44 059 K4.05 544 1.00 MCS A 45 059 02.4.11 345 1.00 MCS A 46 061 K5.0I 546 1.00 MCS B Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:02:36 PM

ANSWER KEY REPORT for SQN 1503 RO NRC EXAM Test Form: 0

- Answers ID Points Type 0 47 061 Ko.02 37 1.00 MCS A 38 062 (32.2.30 448 1.00 MCS C 40 063 K 1.03 349 1.00 MCS C 50 064 K 1.02 350 1.00 MCS 13 51 073 K3.0 I 551 1.00 MCS [3 52 076 A3.02 52 1.00 MCS [3 53 076 K4.03 53 1.00 MCS C 54 078 A4.0 I 53 1.1)0 MCS 1) 55 103 A2,04 155 1.00 MCS 13 56 001 K2.0 I 56 1.00 MCS D 57 015 (32.2.40 357 1.00 MCS I) 58 016 A3.0 I 58 1.00 MCS C 59 028 A2.02 59 1.00 MCS C 60 034 K4.02 560 1.00 MCS A 6! 041 K3.0261 1.00 MCS A 62 071 A 1.06 362 1.00 MCS 13 63 1)72 K 1.03 63 I .00 MCS [3 64 075 K4.OI 364 1.00 MCS B 65 086 A4.0 I 365 1.00 MCS A 66 (32. I .1 566 1.00 MCS D 67 (3 2.1.34 367 1.00 MCS B 68 (32.1.5368 1.00 MCS D 69 (32.2.13 169 1.00 MCS B 70 (32.2.2 370 1.00 MCS A 71 (32.2.41 7! 1.00 MCS C 72 G 2.3.5 72 1.00 MCS D 73 (32.3.773 1.00 MCS C 71 (1 2.4.39 474 1.00 MCS D 75 (32.4.4 475 1.00 MCS A SFCTION I (75 items) 75.00 Thursday, March 19, 2015 12:02:36 PM 2

Name: SQN 1503 SRO NRC EXAM Form: 0 Version: 0

1. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.

- The following alarm is received:

- PS-68-301 PRESSURIZER RELIEF TANK PRESS HIGH (1-M-5-A, D-1)

- PZR PORV 68-340 acoustic monitor indicates discharge.

- The OATC places the PORV Control switch in CLOSE.

- PZR Pressure continues to lower with both Red and Green light indication for the PORV extinguished.

- The OATC closes the associated block valve and PZR Pressure stops dropping and is now at 2110 psig and rising slowly.

Which ONE of the following identifies the MINIMUM required actions in accordance with Technical Specifications?

A. Maintain power available to associated block valve; Restore RCS pressure to > 2220 psia.

B. Maintain power available to associated block valve; Restore RCS pressure to > 2235 psia.

C. Remove power from the associated block valve; Restore RCS pressure to > 2220 psia.

D. Remove power from the associated block valve; Restore RCS pressure to > 2235 psia.

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2. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 was at 100% power.

- The crew manually tripped the reactor and initiated a Safety Injection due to a Small Break LOCA.

- RCS pressure is 1300 psig and stable.

- Core exit T/Cs are 550° F and stable.

- Containment pressure is 2.9 psig and stable.

- All SG pressures are 1000 psig and stable.

- The crew is preparing to initiate the RCS cooldown in accordance with ES-i .2, Post LOCA Cooldown and Depressurization.

In accordance with ES-i .2, which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

RCS cooldown to Cold Shutdown can commence (i) , and the operators are required to use the (2)

A. immediately Steam Dumps B. immediately Atmospheric Reliefs C. only after verifying adequate shutdown margin Steam Dumps D. only after verifying adequate shutdown margin Atmospheric Reliefs Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 2

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3. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 has experienced a large break LOCA.

- Conditions are met for entry into ES-i .3, Transfer to RHR Containment Sum p.

In accordance with ES-i .3, which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

Containment sump level must be a minimum of (1) to initiate auto sump swap overto ensure (2)

A. (1) 11%

(2) containment sump level is high enough to provide adequate suction head for the RHR pumps B. (1) 11%

(2) sufficient RWST water has been sprayed into the containment atmosphere to limit post accident Iodine concentration C. (1) 18%

(2) containment sump level is high enough to provide adequate suction head for the RHR pumps D. (1) 18%

(2) sufficient RWST water has been sprayed into the containment atmosphere to limit post accident Iodine concentration Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 3

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4. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 was operating at 100% power when FCV-62-93, Charging Flow Control, malfunctioned to limit total charging flow to 65 gpm.

- The plant is at normal operating temperature, pressure and level

- Normal letdown is in service on a 75 gpm orifice

- Identified leakage is 10 gpm

- Unidentified leakage is .01 gpm

- RCP seal leak-off is 3 gpm per pump If NO operator actions are taken, which ONE of the following is closest to the time it will take before the following alarm on 1-M-5-A is received:

LS-68-335E/D PRZR LVL LOW HEATER OFF & LETDOWN SECURED (E-3)

(Assume PZR is 62 gaII%)

A. 63 minutes B. 83 minutes C. 116 minutes D. 133 minutes Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 4

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5. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 RCS is in Midloop condition

- B Train RHR is in service

- Eight SIG Nozzle Dams are installed

- Subsequently, Nonessential Control Air Header depressurizes to 0 psig Which ONE of the following identifies the impact on the plant?

A. RHR flow will lower resulting in a loss of RHR shutdown cooling.

B. CVCS charging will rise resulting in RCS overfill and overflow out the S/G manways.

C. CVCS charging flow will lower and will result in reduced RCS level and possible RHR pump cavitation.

D. RHR flow will rise but will be limited by valve restraints preventing RHR suction vortexing and loss of shutdown cooling.

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6. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is at 80% power and raising power when a step load change in power occurs.

- Pressurizer pressure drops to 2205 psig.

- Automatic pressure control responds as designed.

- As pressure rises to 2214 psig, 2-PIC-68-340A, PZR Pressure Controller, output is observed to be 10% and not responding.

- The controller is placed in MANUAL with the controller output reading 10%.

Assuming NO further operator action, which ONE of the following identifies the system response?

A. All Heater banks remain ON and pressure will be controlled by Spray valves PCV-68-340B & 340D.

B. Heater banks C & D remain ON, Heater Banks A & B turn OFF and pressure will be controlled by Spray valves PCV-68-340B & 340D.

C. All Heater banks remain ON and pressure will be controlled by PORV PCV-68-334.

D. Heater banks C & D remain ON, Heater Banks A & B turn OFF and pressure will be controlled by PORV PCV-68-334.

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7. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 at 100% power

- A transient occurs that requires a manual reactor trip.

- The OATC attempts to trip the reactor but the reactor fails to trip.

Which ONE of the following completes the statements below relative to the failure of the reactor trip breakers that would have caused the reactor NOT to trip and the local action(s) required to trip the reactor? 14L The Reactor Trip Breakers 1 25V DC shunt trip coii1?iled to jj To locally cause a reactor trip, Reactor Trip Breaker(s) must be opened.

UI A. energize only one B. energize both C. de-energize only one D. de-energize both Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 7

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8. Given the following plant conditions:

- A SGTR has occurred in SIG #1 on Unit 1.

- The RCS cooldown, depressurization and ECCS flow termination steps of E-3, Steam Generator Tube Rupture, have been completed.

- Normal charging and letdown have been established.

- At 0400, plant conditions are:

- Pressurizer level 18%

- Ruptured S/G NR level 82%

- Ruptured SIG pressure 1040 psig

- RCS pressure 1000 psig

- At 0415, plant conditions are:

- Pressurizer level 22%

- RupturedS/GNRlevel 81%

- Ruptured S/G pressure 1040 psig

- RCS pressure 1000 psig As directed in E-3, Step 32, CONTROL RCS pressure and charging flow to minimize RCS-to-secondary leakage, which ONE of the following identifies the required action to be taken?

REFERENCE PROVIDED A. Lower ruptured S/G pressure and maintain RCS and S/G pressures equal.

B. Raise charging flow.

C. Turn on pressurizer heaters.

D. Depressurize the RCS.

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9. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 35% power doing a plant startup.

- 1A MEW pump is in service.

- The MEPT B RESET/TRIP handswitch on 1-M-3 has the Green light LIT.

- Subsequently the 1A MEW pump trips.

Which ONE of the following identifies:

(1) when the TDAEW pump starts and (2) the source of the cooling water for the TDAEW pump bearings?

A. (1) immediately on the MEP trip (2) a stage on the TDAEW pump B. (1) immediately on the MEP trip (2) the ERCW system C. (1) when the SG Level Lo-Lo setpoint is reached (2) a stage on the TDAEW pump D. (1) when the SG Level Lo-Lo setpoint is reached (2) the ERCW system Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 9

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10. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 has experienced a total loss of power.

- The crew has entered ECA-0.0, Loss of All AC Power.

- The crew was unable to start a diesel generator from the main control room.

- An AUO has been dispatched to the DG building.

Which ONE of the following identifies the required sequential procedural actions to start the lA-A DG locally in accordance with ECA-0.0, Appendix F, Local DG Operation?

The j) will place the DG mode selector switch in the Pull for Local Transfer position and the AUO (2) required to press the Trip to Local pushbutton before pressing the Auto Start pushbutton.

A. (1) AUO (2) is NOT B. (1) AUO (2) is C. (1) CR0 (2) is NOT D. (1) CR0 (2) is Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 10

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11. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is at 100% power.

- A Loss of Off-Site power occurs.

- A blown fuse has caused the normal Loop 2 MSIV valve position light indication on the handswitch to be lost.

Assuming NO operator action, which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

The Loop 2 MSIV will (1) and the position of the Loop 2 MSIV ) be determined from the MONITOR LIGHTS 2-XX-55-6L panel.

A. (1) remain open indefinitely (2) can B. (1) remain open indefinitely (2) can NOT C. (1) eventually fail closed (2) can D. (1) eventually fail closed (2) can NOT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 11

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12. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is operating at 100% power.

- Subsequently,

- 12OVAC VITAL PWR BD 2-Ill UV OR BKR TRIP (2-M-1-C, C-7) alarm is LIT.

- Channel III status lights are LIT Based on the above conditions, 2-FCV-62-1 35, RWST TO CCP valve will (1) and in accordance with AOP-P.04, Loss of Unit 2 12OVAC Vital Instrument Power Board, a manual reactor trip (2) required.

A. (1) auto open (2) is B. (1) auto open (2) is NOT C. (1) remain closed (2) is D. (1) remain closed (2) is NOT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 12

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13. Given the following conditions:

- Both Units are at 100% power.

- Subsequently the following alarm is received:

125V DC VITAL CHGR III FAIL! VITAL BAT Ill DISCHARGE (2-M-1-C, C-4)

Which ONE of the following completes both statements below?

In accordance with 2-SI-OPS-000-003.W, Weekly Shift Log, the minimum allowable Tech Spec limit for the Vital Battery Board DC voltage is (1)

In accordance with 2-AR-Mi-C, C-4, 125V DC VITAL CHGR III FAIL ! VITAL BAT III DISCHARGE, downscale (zero or below) deflection of EI-57-94, Vital Battery BD III Amps, indicates current flow from the )

A. (1) 125VDC (2) battery B. (1) 125VDC (2) charger C. (1) 119VDC (2) battery D. (1) 119VDC (2) charger Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 13

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14. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit-i is operating at 80% power.

- Due to grid disturbances the crew had entered AOP-P.07, Degraded Grid Conditions or Generator Voltage Regulator Malfunction.

- Grid frequency has held steady at 59 Hz for twenty minutes.

- The Unit Supervisor directs the OATC to trip the reactor.

In accordance with AOP-P.07, Degraded Grid Conditions or Generator Voltage Regulator Malfunction, which ONE of the following identifies the reason for this required action?

A. The Tech Spec limit for frequency on a D/G has been exceeded.

B. To prevent exceeding 25% of lifetime limit of off-frequency operation of LP turbine.

C. The auto reactor trip setpoint for RCP Underfrequency has been exceeded.

D. To prevent exceeding improper bearing loading and turbine misalignment.

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15. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is at 100% power.

- Subsequently a LOCA outside containment occurs.

- The crew trips the reactor and initiates safety injection.

- The crew has transitioned to ECA-1 .2, LOCA Outside Containment.

In accordance with ECA-1 .2, which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

The first action that will be performed to isolate the leak is to close Li) valves one at a time and the operators will check (2) to determine if the LOCA has been isolated.

A. (1) RHR cold leg injection (2) RCS pressure B. (1) RHR cold leg injection (2) RVLIS level C. (1) Safety Injection pump cold leg injection (2) RCS pressure D. (1) Safety Injection pump cold leg injection (2) RVLIS level Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 15

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16. Given the following plant conditions:

- FR-H.1, Loss Of Secondary Heat Sink, is in progress.

- RCS feed and bleed is in progress.

- Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) is now available.

- All Steam generators (S/Gs) indicate 8% Wide Rancie level and 90 psig.

- Core exit T/Cs are stable at 552°F.

Which ONE of the following identifies an acceptable method of re-establishing feed flow under these conditions and the reason why?

A. Establish maximum available feed flow to one S/G to ensure Core Cooling has been re-established.

B. Feed one S/G at a rate of 50 to 100 gpm to minimize thermal stresses to the S/G components.

C. Feed one S/G at a rate of 50 to 100 gpm to establish a controllable cooldown rate.

D. Feed all S/Gs at greater than or equal to 50 gpm to prevent S/G dryout.

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17. Given the following plant conditions:

- At 0900, Unit 2 reactor trips.

- At 0920 a small break LOCA occurs.

- At 0950 the crew transitioned to ECA-1 .1, Loss of RHR Sump Recirculation, due to the failure of both RF-IR pumps.

- Crew has reduced ECCS flow to 1 SIP and 1 CCP per ECA-1.1.

- SI flow cannot be terminated due to lack of subcooling.

- At 1030 the crew is performing ECA-1.1 Step 21 RNO to establish the minimum required ECCS flow to remove decay heat.

Which ONE of the following completes the statements below?

The minimum flow rate that meets the intent of ECA-1.1, Step 21 RNO, is (1)

AND ECCS pumps (2) be stopped or started to meet this requirement.

REFERENCE PROVIDED A. (1) 325 gpm (2) can B. (1) 325gpm (2) can NOT C. (1) 400 gpm (2) can D. (1) 400 gpm (2) can NOT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 17

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18. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is operating at 100% power.

- A steam line break occurs in the common header downstream of the MSIV5.

- MSIVs can NOT be closed.

- The crew has implemented ECA-2.1, Uncontrolled Depressurization of All Steam Generators.

- T-cold cooldown rate is 200°F/hr.

- RCS pressure is 1200 psig.

- AFW flow has been reduced to 50 gpm per SG.

- Subsequently, RCS T-hots are rising.

In accordance with ECA-2.1, which ONE of the following is the required procedural action under these conditions?

The operators are required to fl and The 1250 psig RCP trip criteria (2) apply A. (1) Reduce RCS pressure (2) does B. (1) Reduce RCS pressure (2) does NOT C. (1) Raise MDAFW flow (2) does D. (1) Raise MDAFW flow (2) does NOT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 18

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19. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 92% power.

- Rod control in AUTO.

- Control bank D rods are at 216 steps.

- Maximum rate, continuous outward rod motion is observed on control bank D.

- The following annuciator has just been received:

ZB-442C BANK D AUTO ROD WITHDRAWAL BLOCKED (1-M-4-B, C-7)

In accordance with AOP-C.01, Rod Control System Malfunctions, which ONE of the following identifies the FIRST action to be taken?

A. Place rod control in MANUAL and verify rod motion stops.

B. Verify the Bank D Auto Rod Withdrawal Blocked has stopped outward rod motion.

C. Immediately insert control bank D back to 216 steps.

D. Manually trip the reactor and go to E-0, Reactor Trip or Safety Injection.

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20. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 was tripped from 100% power.

- The crew is performing a plant cooldown in accordance with ES-0.2 Natural Circulation Cooldown.

- All steps have been completed up to Step 14, INITIATE RCS depressurization.

- The following plant conditions exist:

- Core exit T/Cs = 520° F

- RCS pressure = 1900 psig

- While depressurizing the RCS, a PZR PORV fails OPEN.

- Subsequently the following plant conditions are observed:

- RCS pressure is 800 psig and stable.

- Core exit T/Cs remain at 520° F.

- PZR level is 70% and rising rapidly.

Which ONE of the following completes the statements below?

Current PZR level indication jJ an accurate indication of RCS inventory.

The reason PZR level is rapidly rising is due to (2)

A. (1) is (2) automatic Safety Injection actuation B. (1) is (2) drawing a bubble in the reactor vessel head C. (1) is NOT (2) automatic Safety Injection actuation D. (1) is NOT (2) drawing a bubble in the reactor vessel head Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 20

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21. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 28% power.

- Condenser pressure is 1 .9 psia and rising.

Which ONE of the following completes the statements below?

In accordance with AOP-S.02, Loss of Condenser Vacuum, a Main Turbine trip Cl) required.

If a turbine trip occurs, in accordance with AOP-S.06, Turbine Trip Below P-9 (50% Power) control rods will be positioned to L A. (1) is NOT (2) stabilize power with Tave = Tref B. (1) is NOT (2) stabilize power at approximately 13 -15%

C. (1) is (2) stabilize power with Tave = Tref D. (1) is (2) stabilize power at approximately 13 -15%

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22. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 and 2 are at 100% power.

- The following high radiation alarm is received:

1-RA-90-1A AUX BLDG AREA RAD MON HIGH RAD (0-M-12-A, A-7)

- Subsequently, the following alarm is received:

0-RA-90-1O1AAUX BLDG VENT MONITOR HI RAD (0-M-12-B, B-1)

- No other rad monitors are in alarm.

Which ONE of the following is a potential cause of the above indication?

A. Dropped fuel assembly in the SFP B. Gas Decay Tank relief valve fails open C. Gas Decay Tank pressure indicator sensing line breaks D. An RCS leak into the CCS Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 22

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23. Given the following plant conditions:

- The main control room had to be evacuated and the crew is implementing AOP-C.04, Control Room Inaccessibility.

- The crew is cooling down Unit I to Cold Shutdown, in accordance with AOP-C.04, Section 2.1, Plant Cooldown from Auxiliary Control Room.

Which ONE of the following identifies 1-L-10 panel indications that can be monitored directly from inside the Aux Control Room, that the crew will use to continuously monitor the RCS and PZR cooldown?

A. lncore T/Cs THOT PZR liquid temperature B. PZR Pressure lncore T/Cs TCQLD C. PZR liquid temperature SG Press/Tsat TCOLD D. SG Press/Tsat THOT PZR Pressure Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 23

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24. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.

- Chemistry reports that RCS activity level has risen to the Administrative Limit since the last sample.

- The crew enters AOP-R.06, High RCS Activity.

In accordance with 1-SO-62-9, CVCS Purification System, which ONE of the following identifies the MAXIMUM flow that can be established through the CVCS Mixed Bed ion exchanger and the reason for this flow limit?

Maximum Flow Reason to Through Mix Bed Limit Flow A. 120 gpm prevent demineralizer channeling B. 120 gpm prevent lifting letdown relief valve C. 180 gpm prevent demineralizer channeling D. 180 gpm prevent lifting letdown relief valve Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 24

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25. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power

- Subsequently, Unit 1 has experienced a large steam break 1 (one) hour ago.

- The crew is performing FR-P.1, Pressurized Thermal Shock.

- Current plant conditions are:

- Loop #1 RCS Tcold is 250°F and slowly rising

- Loops #2, #3 and #4 Tcolds are 280°F and slowly rising

- PZR pressure is 2000 psig and slowly rising

- PZR level is 90% and rising

- CCPs are injecting via the CCPIT Based on current plant conditions, which ONE of the following conpletes the statements below?

In accordance with FR-P.1, stop (1) 1-FR-0, Unit 1 Status Trees is indicating f) for Pressurized Thermal Shock.

REFERENCE PROVIDED A. (1) one CCP (2) RED B. (1) one CCP (2) ORANGE C. (1) both CCPs (2) RED D. (1) both CCPs (2) ORANGE Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 25

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26. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 reactor trip occurred with subsequent loss of RCPs.

- Operators have implemented ES-0.2, Natural Circulation Cooldown.

- A cooldown rate of 25°F/hour has been established.

- RCS depressurization has been initiated.

- The Shift Manager has determined that cooldown shall proceed as quickly as possible due to reduced CST inventory.

Which ONE of the following identifies the procedure that maximizes the allowable cooldown rate for the provided circumstances and maximum cooldown rate allowed by the procedure?

A. ES-0.2, Natural Circulation Cooldown The cooldown limit is 50°F/hr B. ES-0.2, Natural Circulation Cooldown The cooldown limit is 100°F/hr C. ES-0.3,Natural Circulation Cooldown With Steam Voids in Vessel (with RVLIS)

The cooldown limit is 50°F/hr D. ES-0.3, Natural Circulation Cooldown With Steam Voids in Vessel (with RVLIS)

The cooldown limit is 100°F/hr Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 26

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27. Given the following plant conditions:

- Large Break LOCA is in progress on Unit 2.

- Containment pressure is 1.9 psig and stable.

- The STA reports an ORANGE condition on the CONTAINMENT (FR-Z)

Safety Function Status Tree due to high level in the containment sump.

Which ONE of the following...

(1) describes the action(s) that will be directed by FR-Z.2, Containment Flooding, and (2) what is the concern if these actions are not successful?

A. (1) Transfer water from Containment Sump to the RWST using spray pump.

(2) Components needed for plant recovery could be damaged and rendered inoperable.

B. (1) Transfer water from Containment Sump to the RWST using spray pump.

(2) Water reaching the bottom of the reactor vessel could result in thermal shock and vessel failure.

C. (1) Identify and isolate the source of excess water and determine its activity.

(2) Components needed for plant recovery could be damaged and rendered inoperable.

D. (1) Identify and isolate the source of excess water and determine its activity.

(2) Water reaching the bottom of the reactor vessel could result in thermal shock and vessel failure.

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28. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 30% power.

- Loop 3 RCP trips.

Which ONE of the following describes the INITIAL response with NO operator action?

Loop 3 Tavg will (1) and #3 S/G level will (2)

A. (1) lower (2) lower B. (1) lower (2) remain the same C. (1) rise (2) lower D. (1) rise (2) remain the same Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:01 AM 28

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29. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.

- LS-62-129A1B VOLUME CONTROL TANK LEVEL HI-LOW, alarms on (1-M-6, A-3)

- Ll-62-129, VCT Level, indicates 35% and lowering.

- Ll-62-130, VCT Level, indicates 100% on ICS.

Which ONE of the following identifies the effect on the plant?

A. Suction to the operating CCP will align to the RWST when VCT level lowers to 7%

B. Suction to the operating CCP will align to the RWST when VCT level lowers to 13%

C. VCT level will continue to lower until the operator manually aligns LCV-62-118, Letdown Divert to HUT, to the VCT position D. Auto makeup will initiate to the VCT when VCT level lowers to 20% and will raise VCT level back to 41%

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30. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is in Mode 3 performing a plant shutdown

- Both Unit 1 USST5 are out of service

- An electrical fault occurs which results in a loss of the 1A Start Bus Which ONE of the following identifies (1) the pump that lost power and (2) if the pump will automatically start if power is restored?

Lfl L1 A. lA-A CCP will start B. 1A-ACCP willNOTstart C. lB-B CCP will start D. lB-B CCP wil NOT start Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 30

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31. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is in Mode 4 on RHR with a cooldown to Mode 5 in progress.

- Both trains of RHR are in service.

- The flow is 2500 gpm per train.

- RCS cooldown rate is 25°F/hr.

- The OAC turns the dial for 1-HIC-74-32A, RHR Hx Bypass Flow Controller, from 20% to 40%.

Assuming NO other operator action is taken, which ONE of the following identifies the effect on RCS cooldown rate and on indicated RHR system flow to the RCS cold legs?

RCS Cooldown Rate Indicated RHR Flow A. Rises Remains Constant B. Rises Lowers C. Lowers Remains Constant D. Lowers Lowers Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 31

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32. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is at 100% power.

- An automatic reactor trip and Safety Injection occur.

- Concurrent with the reactor trip, the 2B 6.9Kv Unit Board de-energizes due to a differential fault.

Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

The U) RHR pump is load shed and it will restart (2) seconds after the DG ties to the affected 6.9Kv SDBD.

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A. 2A-A 5 B. 2A-A 10 C. 2B-B 5 D. 2B-B 10 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 32

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33. Which ONE of the following identifies the pressure that relief valve 63-637, RHR Pump Discharge, will start relieving and the tank where the flow through the valve will be routed?

Pressure Tank A. 550 psig RCDT B. 550 psig PRT C. 600 psig RCDT D. 600 psig PRT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 33

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34. Given the following conditions:

- Both Units are at 100% power.

- SEP temperature is 122°F.

- SEP temperature has risen 4°E over the last 2 shifts.

- SEP HX A is in service with:

- 2600 gpm SEPC flow, and

- 2300 gpm CCS flow Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

To stabilize SFP temperatures, the crew will raise fj) flow to SEP HX A, and the flow will be limited to NO more than (2)

(2)

A. CCS 3300 gpm B. CCS 3500 gpm C. SFPC 3300 gpm D. SFPC 3500 gpm Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 34

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35. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is in Mode 3.

- RCS Tavg is 527°F and pressurizer pressure is 1800 psig.

- #3 RCP is the only RCP currently in operation.

Which ONE of the following would result in annunciator TS-68-316, 317 PRESSURIZER SPRAY LINES TEMP LOW, (1-M-5-A, C-2) being cleared?

A. RCP#2is started B. RCS Tavg is raised to 547°F C. Auxiliary Spray is placed in service D. Turn on Pressurizer heaters and raise pressure to 1900 psig Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 35

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36. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 100% power.

- MIG is performing the Monthly Functional Test of Train A SSPS.

- BYA (Train A bypass breaker) is racked in and closed.

- RTA (Train A reactor trip breaker) is racked in and closed.

- RTB (Train B reactor trip breaker) is racked in and closed.

- Subsequently, One 48V DC power supply to Unit 1 B train SSPS fails.

Which ONE of the following identifies the effect this failure will have on the breakers?

A. RTA, RTB and BYA Open B. RTA, RTR and BYA all remain Closed C. RTA and BYA Open; RTB remains Closed D. RTA and BYA remain Closed; RTB Opens Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 36

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37. Given the following plant conditions:

- A Large break LOCA has occurred on Unit 1.

- B train Safety Injection signal failed to actuate both Automatically and Manually.

- The following alarms are LIT:

LS-63-176 CNTMT LEVEL HI RHR RECIRC, (1-M-6-C, E-4)

LS-63-50A RWST LVL LO, (1-M-6-E, E-3)

- RWST level indications are reported as:

- LT-63-50: Off scale High - LT-63-51: 26%

- LT-63-52: 28% - LT-63-53: 26%

Which ONE of the following identifies the expected condition of 1-FCV-63-72, CNTMT SUMP SUCT TO RHR PUMP 1A and 1-FCV-63-73, CNTMT SUMP SUCT TO RHR PUMP 1 B, assuming NO operator action?

A. 1-FCV-63-72 will open and 1-FCV-63-73 will remain closed.

B. 1-FCV-63-72 will remain closed and 1-FCV-63-73 will open.

C. 1-FCV-63-72 and 1-FCV-63-73 will both remain closed.

D. 1-FCV-63-72 and 1-FCV-63-73 will both open.

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38. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 100% power

- A loss of 12OVAC Vital Instrument Power Board 1-ifi has occurred

- Subsequently, an SI occurs on Unit 1 Which ONE of the following identifies the plant response?

A. Only the B train SSPS SI master relays would actuate AND both trains of ECCS equipment would start.

B. Only the B train SSPS SI master relays would actuate AND only B train ECCS equipment would start.

C. SI master relays on both trains of SSPS would actuate AND both trains of ECCS equipment would start.

D. SI master relays on both trains of SSPS would actuate AND only B train ECCS equipment would start.

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39. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 100% power.

- The following alarm is received:

MOTOR TRIP OUT PNL 1-M-9 (1-M-6-E, E-5)

- The RO determines that Lower Compartment Cooling Fan 1 B-B control switch WHITE light is LIT.

- Fans iC-A and lA-A are running.

Which ONE of the following describes the primary concern related to this failure, and the procedural actions required?

A. Lower Ice Condenser doors may open due to high DP; Stop one Upper Compartment Cooling fan to equalize pressure in accordance with the alarm response procedures.

B. Lower Ice Condenser doors may open due to high DP; Start any Lower Compartment Cooling fan in standby using the alarm response and 0-SO-30-5, Lower Compartment Cooling.

C. PZR Enclosure may heat up and cause PZR Safety Valves to leak; If the in-service fans TCVs are not full open, then lower the TCV setpoints to get more cooling.

D. PZR Enclosure may heat up and cause PZR Safety Valves to leak; Start any Lower Compartment Cooling fan in standby using the alarm response and 0-S0-30-5, Lower Compartment Cooling.

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40. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is operating at 100% power.

- Due to a loss of Lower Compartment Cooling, lower containment temperature has risen from 105°F to 125°F.

- Actions are in progress to restore cooling.

If the temperature continues to rise in containment, which ONE of the following describes the effect on pressurizer level indication?

The controlling pressurizer level will indicate (1) than actual due to reference leg density (2)

A. (1) higher (2) lowering B. (1) higher (2) rising C. (1) lower (2) lowering D. (1) lower (2) rising Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 40

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41. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is in Mode 3 Which ONE of the following completes the statement below in accordance with LCO 3.6.5.3, Ice Condenser Doors?

With one or more ice condenser doors INOPERABLE due to being physically restrained from opening, restore to OPERABLE status within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

A. Top deck B. Intermediate deck C. Inlet D. Access Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 41

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42. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power

- Subsequently, a LOCA occurs

- Containment pressure peaked at 3.0 psig

- Current containment pressure is 1 .8 psig and stable Which ONE of the following identifies the MINIMUM action(s) necessary to allow 1 B-B Containment Spray Pump to be stopped and prevent it from automatically re-starting?

A. Reset the Train B Phase B signal and then the Train B Containment Spray signal B. Reset the Train B Containment Spray signal ONLY C. Simultaneously Reset BOTH Trains of Phase B D. Reset the Train B Phase B ONLY Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 42

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43. Given the following plant conditions:

- A plant cooldown is in progress on Unit 2.

- RCS pressure is 1850 psig.

- RCS temperature is 505°F.

- All required actions have been taken for the cooldown in accordance with 0-GO-7, Unit Shutdown From Hot Standby To Cold Shutdown.

An event occurs:

- RCS pressure is4&psig and lowering atlO psi per second.

- S/G pressures are Opsig and lowering at 25 psi per second.

- Containment pressure is 1 .2 psig and rising.

Which ONE of the following describes the current automatic ESF actuation status?

A. Safety Injection AND Main Steam Line Isolation have occurred.

B. Safety Injection has occurred; Main Steam Line Isolation has NOT occurred.

C. Main Steam Line Isolation has occurred; Safety Injection has NOT occurred.

D. NEITHER Main Steam Isolation NOR Safety Injection have occurred.

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44. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.

- Main Steam Header Pressure transmitter, 1-PT-1-33B is in BYPASS.

Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

Loss of will cause the MFP Master Controller to transfer from Auto to Manual.

A. 2/3 Main Steam or 2/3 Feed Water pressure channels B. 2/3 Feed Water pressure channels ONLY C. 2/3 Main Steam pressure channels ONLY D. the average Steam flow signal Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 44

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45. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is holding at 70% power.

- 1 C Condensate Booster pump is tagged for maintenance.

- Subsequently, the lB MFW pump trips.

Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

In accordance with AOP-S.01, Loss of Normal Feedwater, the I B MEW pump turbine condenser inlet and outlet valves will fjJ isolate and the highest listed power that would NOT exceed maximum power allowed under these conditions is (2)

A. (1) automatically (2) 54% power B. (1) automatically (2) 59% power C. (1) NOT automatically (2) 54% power D. (1) NOT automatically (2) 59% power Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 45

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46. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is performing a startup following a refueling outage and in currently operating at 50% power.

- Subsequently a reactor trip occurs.

- The crew has just entered ES-0.1, Reactor Trip Response.

- The following parameters are observed:

PZR level is 25% and slowly lowering.

All S/G levels are between 12% and 18% NR and slowly rising.

S/G pressures are approximately 990 psig and slowly lowering.

All RCP5 are running.

Tavg is 545°F and slowly lowering.

RCS pressure is 2020 psig and slowly lowering.

- NO operator actions have been taken.

In accordance with ES-0.1, which ONE of following is required?

A. Emergency borate B. Throttle Auxiliary Feedwater flow C. Close MSIVs and bypass valves D. Initiate Safety Injection Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 46

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47. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit2isinModel.

- The TDAFW Pump is tagged out of service.

- A Loss of Feedwater causes a reactor trip.

- Concurrent with the trip, 2B-B 6.9kV SDBD de-energizes on Differential fault.

Assuming NO operator actions have been taken, which ONE of the following describes the Auxiliary Feedwater alignment and approximate flowrate?

A. 1 and 2 S/Gs being fed at 220 GPM each B. 1 and 2 S/Gs being fed at 440 GPM each C. ALL S/Gs being fed at 110 GPM each D. ALL S/Gs being fed at 220 GPM each Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 47

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48. Given the following plant conditions:

- Both units are operating at 100% power

- At 0200 on Feb 10th, the weekly performance of 0-Sl-OPS-082-007.W, AC Electrical Power Source Operability Verification, is completed

- At 0901, a disturbance in the switchyard results in the following:

- 6.9kV Shutdown Boards lA-A and 2A-A voltage dropped to 5300v

- 6.9kV Shutdown Boards 1 B-B and 2B-B voltage dropped to 5700v

- At 0902:

- All EDG5 are running

- All shutdown boards are at normal voltage

- SELD reports that the grid remains QUALIFIED Which ONE of the following completes the statements below?

(1) The requirements of LCO 3.8.1.1 AC Sources, fiL met.

(2) The next required performance of 0-SI-OPS-082-007.W is (2)

A. (1) are (2) by 1001 on Feb 10th B. (1) are (2) by 0200 on Feb 17th C. (1) are NOT (2) by 1001 on Feb 10th D. (1) are NOT (2) by 0200 on Feb 17th Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 48

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49. Given the following plant conditions:

- Both Units are operating at 100% power.

- Offsite power is lost.

- lA-A and 2B-B diesel generators start and load.

- 1 B-B and 2A-A diesel generators do NOT start.

- NO operator action has yet been taken.

Which ONE of the following describes the effect of this failure on the 125V DC system?

A. Vital boards I and II are energized by their battery.

B. Vital boards I and IV are energized by their battery.

C. Vital boards II and Ill are energized by their battery.

D. All vital 125V DC boards are energized from a battery charger powered from an operating diesel.

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50. Given the following plant conditions:

- Both Units are at 100% power.

- A loss of off-site power occurs Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

The Jacket Cooling Water flow through the heat exchanger for each EDG will be initiated when the EDG (1) and the EDG f) trip if the High Jacket Water Temp Alarm is received.

A. (1) startsto rotate (2) will B. (1) starts to rotate (2) will NOT C. (1) reaches200rpm (2) will D. (1) reaches 200 rpm (2) will NOT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 50

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51. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.

- A release of the C Waste Gas Decay Tank through the Unit 1 Shield Building stack is in progress.

Which ONE of the following predicts how 0-FCV-77-1 19, Gas Decay Tanks Discharge Radiation Isolation valve, will be affected if (1) 0-RA-90-118B WDS GAS EFF MON INSTR MALFUNC (0-M-12-B, C-4) alarms or (2) if the A ABGTS fan trips?

Instrument Malfunction ABGTS fan trip A. automatically closes will NOT automatically close B. automatically closes automatically closes C. will NOT automatically close will NOT automatically close D. wil NOT automatically close automatically closes Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02AM 51

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52. Given the following plant conditions:

- Both Units are at 100% power

- An inadvertent Safety Injection occurs on Unit 2 Which ONE of the following identifies the expected ERCW system response?

A. ERCW to the lower compartment coolers receive a CLOSE signal.

B. ERCW supply valves to DG5 receive an OPEN signal.

C. ERCW to incore instrument room coolers receive a CLOSE signal.

D. ERCW to CNTMT Spray Heat Exchangers receive an OPEN signal.

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53. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 was at 100% power when a manual Safety Injection was initiated.

Which ONE of the following identifies the automatic response of the ERCW system?

1-FCV-67-146, CCS HX 1A1 and 1A2 ERCW Return to Header B jJ and 0-FCV-67-152, CCS HX5 OB1 and 0B2 Discharge to B Discharge Header (2)

A. (1) CLOSES (2) REPOSITIONS to 35% position B. (1) remains AS IS (2) remains CLOSED C. (1) remains AS IS (2) REPOSITIONS to 35% position D. (1) OPENS fully (2) remains CLOSED Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 53

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54. Given the following plant conditions:

- A large air leak has been reported in the Turbine Building

- The following indications are noted on panel 1-M-15 in the Control Room:

- Aux Cont Air Hdr A Press 90 psig and slowly rising

- Aux Cont Air Hdr B Press 90 psig and slowly rising

- Cont Air Hdr Press 95 psig and slowly rising

- Serv Air Hdr Press 75 psig and slowly lowering Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

Service Air Isolation valve 0-PCV-33-4 is jJ and Aux Air Compressors A & B are (2)

A. (1) open (2) running B. (1) open (2) off C. (1) closed (2) running D. (1) closed (2) off Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 54

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55. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is in Mode 6.

- An inadvertent dilution is in progress.

- Source Range audible count rate is rising.

Which ONE of the following completes the statement below?

Containment evacuation will be required when SR counts increase (1) times above background and the alarm received would sound like (2)

A.(1)3 (2) an undulating siren B. (1) 3 (2) a steady buzzing sound C.(1) 5 (2) an undulating siren D.(1) 5 (2) a steady buzzing sound Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 55

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56. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.

- 480v Common Emergency Transformer is tagged out for replacement.

- 6900kV Unit Board 1 D is de-energized by relay operation.

Which ONE of the following describes the effect on the Control Rod Drive MG Sets?

A. Both MG sets lose power to the motor.

B. Neither MG set loses power to the motor.

C. Only 1A MG set oses power to the motor.

D. Only 1 B MG set loses power to the motor.

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57. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is in Mode 2 during a plant startup

- Reactor power at 5 x 1 Q5% on N-35 and N-36

- Intermediate Range N-35 fails LOW.

Which ONE of the following identifies the required action(s), if any, for this failure?

A. Power must remain at or above its current value but below 5% until N-35 is returned to OPERABLE.

B. Enter E-0, Reactor Trip or Safety Injection, and manually place SRM TRIP RESET: BLOCK switches to RESET.

C. Place the level trip switch for N-35 to BYPASS and continue with plant startup.

D. Restore N-35 to OPERABLE prior to increasing power above the P-6 setpoint.

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58. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 60% power.

- Rod control is in MANUAL.

- Charging flow control valve 1-FCV-62-93A is in MANUAL.

- A temperature instrument failure results in a greater than 5% difference between Actual and Program pressurizer level.

Assuming NO operator action, which ONE of the following identifies the RTD failure?

A. Thot RTD #1 failed High B. Thot RTD #1 failed Low C. Tcold RTD #1 failed High D. Tcold RTD #1 failed Low Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02AM 58

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59. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 was operating at 100% power when a large-break LOCA occurred.

- Containment hydrogen concentration reads 0.4% on both hydrogen analyzers.

Which ONE of the following identifies the operation of the hydrogen igniters and hydrogen recombiners, in accordance with E-1, Loss of Reactor or Secondary Coolant, if containment hydrogen concentration remains at 0.4% throughout the accident?

Hydrogen igniters will be (1) and Hydrogen recombiners will C2)

A. (1) off (2) remain in standby B. (1) off (2) be placed in service C. (1) on (2) remain in standby D. (1) on (2) be placed in service Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 59

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60. In accordance with FHI-3, Movement of Fuel, which ONE of the following is a Unit 2 interlock, which will allow raising the upender on the SEP side?

A. Conveyor at PIT B. Wafer Valve OPEN C. ConveyoratRx D. The SFP Bridge Crane gripper tube must be FULL UP Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 60

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61. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 100% power when turbine impulse pressure PT-1-73 fails high.

- Thirty (30) seconds after the failure, a reactor trip is initiated by operator action.

Which ONE of the following identifies the expected response of the steam dump system?

The steam dumps will A. attempt to maintain the RCS Tavg at 552° F with the reactor trip controller.

B. attempt to maintain the RCS Tavg at 552° F with the load rejection controller.

C. attempt to maintain the RCS Tavg at 547°F with the load rejection controller.

D. fully open and remain open until RCS Tavg decreases below 540°F.

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62. Given the following plant conditions;

- Both Units are operating at 100% power.

- Waste Gas Decay Tank (WGDT) C is being released.

- ABGTS fan A is tagged for maintenance.

- Neither of the Waste Gas Compressors are running.

Which ONE of the following identifies how readings on the listed radiation monitors will respond to an increase in the radiation level of the gas being released?

0-RM-90-1 01 Aux Building Vent Monitor Shield Building Vent Monitors A. Remain constant 1-RM-90-400 rises B. Remain constant 2-RM-90-400 rises C. Rise 1-RM-90-400 rises D. Rise 2-RM-90-400 rises Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 62

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63. Given the following plant conditions:

- Both Units are operating at 100% power.

- 0-RM-90-103A, Spent Fuel Pit Radiation Monitor, fails HIGH.

Which ONE of the following indentifies the expected plant response?

A. ONLY Train B Aux Building Isolation dampers close; ONLY Train B Aux Building General Supply, Exhaust and Fuel Handling exhaust fans trip.

B. ONLY Train B Aux Building Isolation dampers close; ALL Aux Building General Supply, Exhaust and Fuel Handling exhaust fans trip.

C. BOTH Train A and Train B Aux Building Isolation dampers close; ONLY Train B Aux Building General Supply, Exhaust and Fuel handling exhaust fans trip.

D. BOTH Train A and Train B Aux Building Isolation dampers close; ALL Aux Building General Supply, Exhaust, and Fuel handling exhaust fans trip.

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64. Which ONE of the following is a direct input to the C-9 CONDENSER AVAILABLE permissive on 1-XA-55-4A, BYPASS AND PERMISSIVE panel on 1-M-4?

A. At least one CCW pump breaker closed and its discharge valve >5% open.

B. At least one CCW pump breaker must be closed.

C. At least one CCW pump discharge valve must be fully open.

D. At least 5 of 6 waterboxes must have both the inlet and outlet MOV5 open.

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65. Given the foHowing plant conditions:

- The Electric Fire Pump is out of service for maintainence.

- A scrap lumber fire exists on site but is not affecting any plant equipment or structures.

- The Fire Brigade Leader calls the MCR and requests the Diesel Fire Pump be started.

Which ONE of the following identifies, (1) the action required to startthe diesel fire pump and (2) the effect on the High Pressure Fire Protection system if the pump were to overspeed after starting with the overspeed trip mechanism failing to function?

A. (1) The MCR operator can start the pump from the MCR.

(2) HPFP header pressure would increase and remain high.

B. (1) The MCR operator can start the pump from the MCR.

(2) if HPFP header pressure remains> 135 psig for 3 minutes, the pump automatically shuts down.

C. (1) The MCR operator can NOT start the pump from the MCR, an AUO would have to start the pump locally.

(2) HPFP header pressure would increase and remain high.

D. (1) The MCR operator can NOT start the pump from the MCR, an AUO would have to start the pump locally.

(2) if HPFP header pressure remains> 135 psig for 3 minutes, the pump automatically shuts down.

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66. AB2 AUO is performing the following procedure step:

(2) ENSURE SFPC Pump B-B is VENTED by momentarily opening (0-78-5081, SFPC pump B-B Casing Vent and VERIFYING flow.

The AUO determines that the step is NOT applicable.

In accordance with OPDP-1, Conduct of Operations, what is the minimum approval, if any, required to N/A the step?

A. The AB2 AUO can N/A, no other approval is required B. OATC C. Unit Supervisor D. Shift Manager Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 66

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67. In accordance with Technical Specifications, which ONE of the following identifies the specific activity limits for the primary coolant in Mode 1?

Gross Activity Dose Equivalent 1-131 A.

bOlE microcuries/gram <0.10 microcuries/gram B.

<bOlE microcuries/gram <0.35 microcuries/gram C.

501E microcuries/gram <0.10 microcuries/gram D.

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68. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 is at 100% power

- Unit 2 is in Mode 3

- Fuel handling is NOT in progress In accordance with OPDP-1 Conduct of Operations, which ONE of the following would meet the minimum requirements for Operations shift staffing requirements for SROs and RO5?

(EXCLUDING the SM and the unexpected absence allowance)

A. 2SROs 3 UO5 B. 2SRO5 4UOs C. 4SROs 3UO5 D. 4SROs 4 UOs Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02AM 68

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69. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 in Mode 5.

- 1-FCV-62-93, Charging Flow Control Valve, is selected as a boundary isolation valve for a clearance on the CVCS charging header.

In accordance with NPG-SPP-1O.2, Clearance Procedure to Safely Control Energy, which ONE of the following is an acceptable method for tagging 1-FCV-62-93 CLOSED?

A. Install a temporary accumulator.

B. Install a temporary jacking device.

C. Dog the valve closed with its handwheel.

D. Isolate the air supply.

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70. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 2 is at 40% power.

- A steam leak develops on the common main steam header.

- The crew is preparing for a 1%/minute rapid shutdown.

- The turbine controls are in MANUAL due to an EHC circuit card failure.

- The following indications are present on the EHC control panel:

- VALVE POSITION LIMIT light is DARK

- OPERAUTO light is DARK

- TURB MANUAL light is LIT In accordance with AOP-C.03, Rapid Shutdown or Load Reduction, which ONE of the following identifies how Turbine load will be reduced?

A. Intermittently depressing the GV LOWER pushbutton.

B. Intermittently depressing the Valve Position Limiter (VPL) lower pushbutton.

C. Press OPER AUTO pushbutton, set the load rate to 1%, adjust the setter to 20, and depress the GO pushbutton.

D. Turbine load cannot be reduced, a Turbine trip will be required.

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71. Given the following plant conditions:

- Unit 1 was operating at 100% when a Large Break LOCA occurs.

- It has been 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> since the start of the event

- Containment pressure is 6 psig and stable for the last 30 minutes.

- The Containment Air Return Fan 1 B-B did NOT auto start and is NOT in service.

- Control power fuse (1-FU2-30-39B) for Containment Air Return Fan lB-B has blown.

- The associated MCR handswitch (1-HS-30-39A) is in A-Auto.

- The OSC has dispatched a team to replace the blown control power fuse.

Using the associated electrical print in the reference package, which ONE of the following identifies:

(1) when the Air Return Fan will Automatically start after the fuse is replaced, and (2) where a copy of the current revision of an electrical print is required to be verified?

REFERENCE PROVIDED A. (1) immediately (2) BSL B. (1) immediately (2) Maximo C. (1) after a 10 minute time delay (2) BSL D. (1) after a 10 minute time delay (2) Maximo Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 71

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72. Given the following plant conditions:

- A source check is to be performed on CCS radiation monitor 1-RE-90-123.

Which ONE of the following completes the statements below?

The source check is verified by observing the (1) on 0-M-12.

The isolation function of the Surge Tanks vent be manually blocked during the source check in accordance with 1-SO-90-1, Liquid Process Radiation Monitors.

A. (1) analog rate meter trending upscale (2) can B. (1) analog rate meter trending upscale (2) can NOT C. (1) bargraph display responds upscale (2) can D. (1) bargraph display responds upscale (2) can NOT Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:50:02 AM 72

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73. Which ONE of the following identifies when Radiation Protection approval is required prior to accessing overhead areas in the Auxiliary Building?

Areas greater than A. 4 feet off the floor except for permanently installed platforms.

B. 4 feet off the floor including permanently installed platforms.

C. 6 feet off the floor except for permanently installed platforms.

D. 6 feet off the floor including permanently installed platforms.

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74. Given the following plant conditions:

- An off-shift RO is in the Cafeteria eating lunch with an AUO; the AUO who is assigned as an OSC responder.

- The off-shift ROis assigned to support the WCC.

- A Site Area Emergency has been declared due to an earthquake.

In accordance with EPIP-8 Personnel Accountability And Evacuation, which ONE of the following identifies responsibilities of the RO and the AUO following the initiation of Assembly and Accountability.

A. RO Swipe badge in the MCR card reader and report to the MCR.

AUO Swipe badge in the Cafeteria card reader and report to the OSC.

B. RO Swipe badge in the MCR card reader and report to the MCR.

AUO Swipe badge in the MCR card reader, report to the MCR and wait to be transferred to the OSC by SED.

C. RO Swipe badge in the Cafeteria card reader and await further instructions.

AUO Swipe badge in the MCR card reader and report to the OSC.

D. RO Swipe badge in the Cafeteria card reader and await further instructions.

AUO Swipe badge in the Cafeteria card reader and report to the OSC.

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75. Given the following plant conditions on Unit 1:

- RCS pressure is 340 psig.

- RCS temperature is 210°F.

- 1 B-B RHR pump is in service.

- lA-A DG is tagged for maintenance.

- Subsequenfly, a loss of Off-Site power occurs.

- lB-B DG fails to start.

Which ONE of the following identifies the required plant procedure, in accordance with EPM-4, Users Guide?

A. ECA-0.0, Loss of All AC Power B. AOP-P.01, Loss of Offsite Power C. AOP-R.03, RHR System Malfunctions D. AOP-P.05, Loss of Unit 1 Shutdown Boards

References for 1503 NRC RO Exam

1. Steam Tables
2. Mollier Diagram
3. E-3, Steam Generator Tube Rupture, step 32 rev 21
4. ECA-1 .1, Loss of ECCS Sump Recirculation, Curve 9, rev 14 (page 47 of 57)
5. 1-FR-O, Curve 1 PTS limit, rev 2 (page 8 of 16)
6. 1 ,2-45N779-1 Wiring Diagrams 480V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram sheet 1 rev 5
7. 1 ,2-45N779-5 Wiring Diagrams 480V Shutdown Aux Power Schematic Diagram

- sheet 5 rev 19

SQN STEAM GENERATOR TUBE RUPTURE E-3 Rev. 21 I STEP I ACTION/EXPECTED RESPONSE J I RESPONSE NOT OBTAINED

32. CONTROL RCS pressure and charging flow to minimize RCS-to-secondary leakage:
a. PERFORM appropriate action(s) from table:

RUPTURED SIG RUPTURED SIG RUPTURED S/G LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL RISING DROPPING GREATER THAN 84% [80% ADVJ AND STABLE PZR LEVEL Less than 20%

  • RAISE charging RAISE charging
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[35% ADVJ flow, flow, flow.

  • DEPRESSURIZE MAINTAIN RCS RCS USING and Ruptured Substep 32.b. S/G(s) pressures equal.

Between DEPRESSURIZE TURN ON MAINTAIN RCS 20% [35% ADV] RCS USING pressurizer heaters. and Ruptured and 50% Substep 32.b. S/G(s) pressures equal.

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Substep 32.b.

Greater than 65% REDUCE charging TURN ON MAINTAiN RCS flow, pressurizer heaters. and Ruptured SIG(s) pressures equal.

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