ML15127A415
| ML15127A415 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | McGuire, Mcguire  |
| Issue date: | 05/07/2015 |
| From: | NRC/RGN-II |
| To: | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| 50-369/14-301, 50-370/14-301 | |
| Download: ML15127A415 (101) | |
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ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Facility:
McGuire Initial Exam Date of Examination:
8/2014
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Operating Test Written I Operating Test Target Chief Date
- Task Description (Reference)
Examiner's Initials
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Examination administration date confirmed (C.l.a; C.2.a and b)
RSB
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NRC examiners and facility contact assigned (C. l.d; C.2.e)
RSB
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Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c)
RSB
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Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d)
RSB
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[5. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]
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Integrated examination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-301-5, ES-D-l's, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and ES-401-4, as RSB applicable (C.l.e and f; C.3.d)
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{7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility RSB licensee (C.2.h; C.3.e)}
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Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms ES-301-3, ES-301-4, RSB ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6), and reference materials due (C.l.e, f, g and h; C.3.d)
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Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398's) due (C.1.1; C.2.g; ES-202)
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- 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review RSB (C.2.h; C.3.f)
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- 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C. l.j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g)
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- 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor RSB (C.2.i; C.3.h)
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- 14. Final applications reviewed; 1 or 2 (if> 10) applications audited to confirm qualifications I eligibility; and examination approval and waiver letters sent RSB (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-202, C.2.e; ES-204)
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- 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee RSB (C.3.k)
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- 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to RSB 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 onlvl {Does not apply} to examinations prepared by the NRC.
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- a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model per ES-401.
- b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with Section 0.1 of ES-401 and whether all KIA categories are appropriately sampled.
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Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.
I d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected KIA statements are I
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- 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 major transients.
- b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam integrity; and ensure that each applicant 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 wil! not be repeated on subsequent days.
- c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D.
- 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, distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form.
(3)* no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s)
( 4) 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
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(2) at least one task is new or significantly modified (3) no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations 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.
Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in the appropriate exam section.
Assess whether the 10CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.
Ensure that KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5.
Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections.
Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.
Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO).
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- Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c", chief examiner concurrence required.
- Not applicable for NRG-prepared examination outlines NUREG-1021, Revision 9 Form ES-201-2
ES-201 Examination Security Agreement Form ES-201-3
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Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of Av~ 2DI'-/ as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have nt 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.
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Post-Examination To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of ~u~ 21.?i ti. From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or pro de 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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ES-301 Facility:
McGuire Examination Level:
Administrative Topic (see Note)
Conduct of Operations Conduct of Operations Equipment Control Radiation Control Administrative Topics Outline (Rev 073114)
Form ES-301-1 Date of Examination:
8/2014 RO Operating Test Number:
N14-1 Type Code*
Describe activity to be performed 2.1.25 (3.9)
Ability to interpret reference materials, such as graphs, curves, tables, etc.
M,R JPM:
Calculate Dilution Needed for a Specified Rod Change 2.1.4 (3.3)
Knowledge of individual licensed operator responsibilities related to shift staffing, such as medical requirements, "no-solo" N,R operation, maintenance of active license status, 1 OCFR55, etc.
JPM:
Determine License Status 2.2.12 (3.7)
Knowledge of Surveillance Procedures.
D,R JPM:
Perform NC Loop Operability Verification in Mode4 2.3.11 (3.8)
Ability to control radiation releases M,R JPM:
Perform a Unit Vent Flow Calculation of a Containment Air Release NOTE:
All items (5 total) are required for SROs. RO applicants require only 4 items unless they are retaking only the administrative topics, when 5 are required.
- Type Codes & Criteria:
(C)ontrol room, (0) (S)imulator, (0) or Class(R)oom (4)
(D)irect from bank(:::; 3 for ROs; :::; 4 for SROs & RO retakes) (0)
(N)ew or (M)odified from bank (~ 1) (3)
(P)revious 2 exams(:::; 1; randomly selected) (0)
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Administrative Topics Outline (Rev_073114)
RO Admin JPM Summary Form ES-301-1 A 1 a This is a modified Bank JPM. The operator will be given a set of initial conditions and told that it is desired to insert the Bank D Control Rods about 45 steps. The Operator will be to determine the amount of reactor makeup water needed to obtain the desired Control Rod Height.
The operator is expected to calculate a dilution of 2390+/-150 gallons is required to make the specified rod height change.
A 1 b This is a New JPM. The operator will be told that they are a Licensed Reactor Operator who is currently not routinely standing watch in the Control Room, that their supervisor has directed them to stand watch as needed to maintain their license active, and will be provided with a recent work history. The operator will be directed to complete NSD Form 512-1 to track the maintenance of their license for this quarter, and to identify additional requirements, if any, that must be met this quarter to maintain their license active. The operator will be expected to record the completion of the qualifying watches, on Form 512-1 in accordance with the attached KEY, and identify that 2 additional 12-hour shifts must be stood as either the U1 RO, U1 BOP, U2 RO or U2 BOP by 9/30/14 to maintain the license active.
A2 This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be told that the Plant is in Mode 5 with NCS Temperature at 188°F and stable, and will be provided with current plant data regarding the decay heat removal systems. The operator will be directed to perform Enclosure 13.5 (NC Loop Operability Verification in Mode 4) of PT/1/A/4600/003 C (Weekly Surveillance Items), in preparation to transition to Mode 4.
The operator will be expected to complete Enclosure 13.5 in accordance with the Attached KEY. This is the same JPM as the SRO Exam.
A3 This is a modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that GWR Package # 2014013 for Unit 1 Containment Air Release is currently in use to conduct a series of Containment air releases, and that during the first release, conducted using Enclosure 4.2 (Air Release Mode With VQ Flow Monitor Operable) of OP/1/A/6450/017 (Containment Air Addition and Release), the Unit 1 VQ Monitor became inoperable. The operator will be told that the crew stopped the release and continued the air release using Enclosure 4.3 (Air Release Mode with VQ Flow Monitor Inoperable) of OP/1/A/6450/017 (Containment Air Addition and Release), and that three previous releases have been made; including the one which was made with the Unit 1 VQ Flow Monitor in operation. Finally, the operator will be provided with the pertinent data for the current (41h) release, and then be directed to calculate the volume released for the current release and to determine the total volume released from the Containment during all releases. The operator will be expected to calculate the volume of air released from the Containment during the final release, and determine the total volume of air released in the series of four releases.
This is the same JPM as the SRO Exam.
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Facility:
McGuire Examination Level:
Administrative Topic (see Note)
Conduct of Operations Conduct of Operations Equipment Control Radiation Control Emergency Procedures/Plan Administrative Topics Outline (Rev 073114)
Form ES-301-1 Date of Examination:
8/2014 SRO Operating Test Number:
N14-1 Type Code*
Describe activity to be performed 2.1.18 (3.8)
Ability to make accurate, clear, concise N,R logs, records, status boards, and reports.
JPM:
Determine Reportability Requirements 2.1.20 (4.6)
Ability to interpret and execute procedure N,R steps JPM:
Review a Completed Procedure 2.2.12 (4.1)
Knowledge of Surveillance Procedures.
D,R JPM:
Perform NC Loop Operability Verification in Mode4 2.3.11 ( 4.3)
Ability to control radiation releases M,R JPM:
Perform a Unit Vent Flow Calculation of a Containment Air Release 2.4.41 (4.6)
Knowledge of emergency action level thresholds and classifications.
M,R JPM:
Classify an Emergency Event NOTE:
All items (5 total) are required for SROs. RO applicants require only 4 items unless they are retaking only the administrative topics, when 5 are required.
- Type Codes & Criteria:
(C)ontrol room, (0) (S)imulator, (0) or Class(R)oom (5)
(D)irect from bank(::; 3 for ROs;::; 4 for SROs & RO retakes) (1)
(N)ew or (M)odified from bank(~ 1) (4)
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NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Administrative Topics Outline (Rev_073114)
SRO Admin JPM Summary Form ES-301-1 A 1 a This is a New JPM. The operator will be provided with a set of plant conditions that ultimately led to the injection of the ECCS Accumulators into the NCS during a plant shutdown.
The operator will be directed to determine reportability requirements, including completion of any necessary paperwork. The operator will be expected to identify that this condition requires a 4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> notification to the NRC in accordance with RP/O/A/5700/010 (NRG Immediate Notification Requirements), and to complete.2 (NRC Event Notification Worksheet) in accordance with the attached Key.
A 1 b This is a New JPM. The operator will be told that Unit 1 is in Mode 4 during a plant startup, provided with the current EFPO and NC System pressure, told that PT/1/A/4600/0030, Monthly Surveillance
- Items, Enclosure 13.4, NC Boron Concentration Checklist, has been performed prior to entry into Mode 3, and that the completed Enclosure 13.4 is now ready for review. The operator will be directed to review the completed procedure and identify (1) whether Mode 1 can be entered, and (2) all administrative procedural/paperwork requirements.
The operator will review completed Enclosure 13.4 of PT /1 I A/4600/0030 and identify that the Surveillance performer has entered an incorrect value for the minimum value of the Cold Leg Accumulator Boron Concentration; and correct this entry. Then when the correction is made, the operator will determine that the 1 A through 1 C CLA are within the allowable Boron concentration range, but that the 1 O CLA is outside of the allowable range. The operator will identify that Mode 3 cannot be entered until 10 CLA boron concentration is raised, and that Attachment 6 of AO-HU-ALL-0004 (Procedure and Work Instruction Use and Adherence) must be completed in accordance with a provided KEY.
A2 This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be told that the Plant is in Mode 5 with NCS Temperature at 188°F and stable, and will be provided with current plant data regarding the decay heat removal systems. The operator will be directed to perform Enclosure 13.5 (NC Loop Operability Verification in Mode 4) of PT/1/A/4600/003 C (Weekly Surveillance Items), in preparation to transition to Mode 4.
The operator will be expected to complete Enclosure 13.5 in accordance with the Attached KEY. This is the same JPM as the RO Exam.
A3 This is a modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that GWR Package# 2014013 for Unit 1 Containment Air Release is currently in use to conduct a series of Containment air releases, and that during the first release, conducted using Enclosure 4.2 (Air Release Mode With VO Flow Monitor Operable) of OP/1/A/6450/017 (Containment Air Addition and Release), the Unit 1 VO Monitor became inoperable. The operator will be told that the crew stopped the release and continued the air release using Enclosure 4.3 (Air Release Mode with VO Flow Monitor Inoperable) of OP/1/A/6450/017 (Containment Air Addition and Release), and that three previous releases have been made; including the one which was made with the Unit 1 VO Flow Monitor in operation. Finally, the operator will be provided with the pertinent data for the current (4th) release, and then be directed to calculate the volume released for the current release and to determine the total volume released from the Containment during all releases. The operator will be expected to calculate the volume of air released from the Containment during the final release, and determine the total volume of air released in the series of four releases.
This is the same JPM as the RO Exam.
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Administrative Topics Outline (Rev 073114)
Form ES-301-1 A4 This is a modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that Unit 1 and Unit 2 are in Mode 1 at 100% power; and then given a timeline of events that result in the implementation of the Abnormal/Emergency Operating Procedures at Unit 1.
The operator will be directed to classify the event in accordance with RP/O/A/5700/000 (Classification of Emergency).
The operator will be expected to declare an ALERT based on 4.4.A.1. Failure of Reactor Protection System Instrumentation to Complete or Initiate an Automatic Reactor Trip Once a Reactor Protection System Setpoint Has Been Exceeded and Manual Trip WAS Successful. This action is Time Critical and must be completed within 15 minutes.
Then, the operator must prepare an Emergency Notification Form for this event in accordance with RP/O/B/5700/029 (Notifications to Offsite Agencies From the Control Room), and present this form to the Emergency Coordinator for approval, also within 15 minutes of the event classification.
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ES-301 Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (REV 071814)
Form ES-301-2 Facility:
McGuire Date of Examination:
8/2014 Exam Level (circle one):
Operating Test No.:
N14-1 Control Room Systems@ (8 for RO; 7 for SRO-I; 2 or 3 for SRO-U, including 1 ESF)
System I JPM Title Type Code*
Safety Function A.
061 Auxiliary/Emergency Feedwater (AFW) System [061 A2.07 (3.4/3.5)]
S,M,A,EN 4S CA Suction Source Realignment
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APE 032 Loss of Source Range NI [032 AA2.05 (2.9/3.2)]
S,D,L,A 7
Respond to a Source Range Nuclear Instrumentation Failure
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006 Emergency Core Cooling System [006 A 1.13 (3.5/3. 7)]
S,M,EN 2
Increase Pressure in Cold Leg Accumulator 1 A D.
EPE E05 Loss of Secondary Heat Sink [E05EA1.1 (4.1/4.0)]
S,M,A,EN 4P Establish NC System Feed and Bleed E.
APE 057 Loss of Vital AC Bus [057 AA2.18 (3.1/3.1)]
S,N,A 6
Restore Letdown during a Loss of EVDA/EKVA F.
APE 024 Emergency Boration [024 AA2.04 (3.4/4.2)]
S,M,A 1
Emergency Borate the NCS G.
E02 SI Termination [E02EA1.1 (4.0/3.9)]
S,P,D,A,EN 3
Isolate the NV S/I Flowpath While Terminating Safety Injection H.
008 Component Cooling Water System [008 A 1.01 (2.8/2.9)]
S,D 8
KC Pump Functional Verification In-Plant Systems@ (3 for RO; 3 for SRO-I; 3 or 2 for SRO-U)
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003 Reactor Coolant Pump System [003 A2.02 (3.7/3.9)]
D,R 4P Shift Seal Injection Filters J.
APE 065 Loss of Instrument Air [065 AA 1.04 (3.5/3.4)]
D,E 8
Ensure Proper Response of Diesel VI Compressors on Loss of VI K.
001 Control Rod Drive System [001 A2.10 (3.4/3.9)]
D,L 1
Start up the Unit 1 A Motor Generator Set NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (REV 071814)
Form ES-301-2 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 SRO-I I SRO-U (A)lternate path 4-6 (6) /4-6 (6) I 2-3 (2)
(C)ontrol room (D)irect from bank 9 (6) /': 8 (5) I 4 (3)
(E)mergency or abnormal in-plant 1(1)/>1 (1)/
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(EN)gineered Safety Feature I
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(L)ow-Power I Shutdown 1 (2) /?: 1 (2) I 1 (1)
(N)ew or (M)odified from bank including 1 (A) 2 (5) I 2 (5) I 1 (2)
(P)revious 2 exams 3 (1) I 3 (1 )/
2 ( 0) (Randomly Selected)
(R)CA
> 1 (1 )/:': 1 (1) I 1 (1)
(S)imulator JPM Summary JPM A This is a modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that Unit 1 has just tripped from 100% power, due to seismic activity and that the crew is now implementing EP/1/A/5000/ES-0.1 (Reactor Trip Response). The operator will be directed to monitor the ES-0.1 Foldout Page. The operator will be expected monitor the ES-0.1 Foldout Page, determine that Item #2 is applicable and use Generic Enclosure 20 (CA Suction Source Realignment) to realign the suction of the CA Pumps from the non-safety related to the safety-related source (RN). During the course of this action, the operator will recognize that the RN Supply to the 1 B MDCA Pump cannot be established (Alternate Path), and stop the pump.
JPM B This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be told that Unit 1 is in the process of performing a Unit Start-Up, that Control Bank "A" has been pulled to 50 steps withdrawn, that Mode 2 has just been declared, that Source Range count rate is approximately 60 CPS, and that SR channel N-31 has failed low, but that SR channel N-32 is still OPERABLE. The operator will also be told that AP/1/A/5500/16 Case I (Source Range Malfunctions) has been entered. The operator will be directed to remove the failed SR channel (N-31) from service by performing AP/1/A/5500/16 (Malfunction of Nuclear Instrumentation), Case I (Source Range Malfunctions). The operator will be expected to place the Source Range N31 Level Trip Bypass Switch to Bypass, and ensure that Source Range N32 is selected on the NIS Recorder. When the only other channel of SR Nuclear Instrumentation fails high and the reactor does not trip (Alternate Path), the operator will recognize that a reactor trip is required and then manually trip the Reactor.
JPM C This is a Modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that the plant is at 100% power, and that the 1 A Cold Leg Accumulator Abnormal Press Alarm has been received. The operator will be directed to respond to the alarm in accordance with the Annunciator Response Procedure. The operator will be expected to address the MCB Annunciator 1AD-9, E-1, select Enclosure 4.3 of OP/1/A/6200/009 to be performed, align N2 to the 1A CLA and raise pressure to greater than 610 psig and less than or equal to 639 psig.
JPM D This is a modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that a Reactor Trip on Lo-Lo SIG Level has occurred due to the loss of both Main Feedwater Pumps, that the CA System NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (REV _071814)
Form ES-301-2 will not start, that EP/1/A/5000/FR-H.1 (Loss of Secondary Heat Sink) has been implemented, and that Feed and Bleed initiation criteria has been met. The operator will be directed to initiate an NC System Feed and Bleed by performing Steps 22 through 28 of EP/1/A/5000/FR-H.1 (Loss of Secondary Heat Sink). When the operator attempts to verify that a high pressure injection flowpath exists, it will be observed that the Safety Injection signal fails to manually actuate (Alternate Path).
The operator will be expected to manually start equipment as needed to establish an RCS feed and bleed flowpath such that all NC P's are off, High Pressure Injection flow is established through Nl-9/10 and two Pzr PO RVs are open.
JPM E This is a New JPM. The operator will be told that with Unit 1 performing a reactor startup, the plant trips due to an electrical malfunction.
The crew is currently in EP/1/A/5000/ES-0.1 (Reactor Trip Response). The operator will be directed to perform AP/1/A/5500/15 (Loss of Vital or Aux Control Power), while the crew continues with this procedure. The operator will be expected to use AP/1/A/5500/15 (Loss of Vital or Aux Control Power) to determine that normal letdown is not available (Alternate Path), and place excess letdown in service in accordance with EP/1/A/5000/G-1 (Generic Enclosures), Enclosure 2 (Establishing Excess Letdown).
JPM F This is a Modified Bank JPM. The operator will be told that with the plant at power, a Reactor Makeup System failure has resulted automatic Control Rod insertion, that MCB Annunciator 1 AD-2, A9, CONTROL ROD BANK LO LIMIT, has alarmed, that AP/1/A/5500/38 (Emergency Boration) has been entered, and that the 1 B BA Transfer Pump is OOS.
The operator will be directed to initiate Emergency Boration by performing Step 12 of AP/1/A/5500/38 (Emergency Boration).. After the operator starts the 1 A BA Transfer Pump, Panel 1 EXMA will de-energize, also de-energizing the 1 A BA Transfer Pump (Alternate Path). The operator will be expected to establish Emergency Boration from the FWST.
JPM G This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be told that a plant transient at Unit 1 has resulted in a reactor trip from power and a Safety Injection actuation, that Safety Injection Termination criteria has been met and that the crew is implementing EP/1/A/5000/ES-1.1 (Safety Injection Termination). The operator will be directed to isolate the NV S/1 flowpath in accordance with Step 6 of EP/1/A/5000/ES-1.1 (Safety Injection Termination). While performing this task the operator will recognize that one NV Pump Recirculation Valve cannot be opened (Alternate Path). The operator will be expected to attempt to isolate NV S/I flow per EP/1/A/500/ES-1.1, recognize that this cannot be accomplished and complete Generic Enclosure 18 (Aligning Normal Charging With NV Recirc Path Isolated) to realign the NV system for normal charging, close the SI Injection valves and then maintain a minimum amount of charging flow to avoid overheating the NV Pumps.
JPM H This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be placed in a 100% power steady-state condition on Unit 1 with B Train components in service. The operator will be told that it has become necessary to perform a Functional Verification of the A Train KC Pumps. The operator will be directed to conduct a Functional Verification of the A Train KC Pumps in accordance with Enclosure 4.5 (KC Pump Functional Verification (Bump Start)) of OP/1/A/6400/005 (Component Cooling Water System) using the 1A1 KC Pump. The operator will be expected to start and stop the 1A1 K Pump, and adjust system flows both before and after pump operation.
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (REV 071814)
Form ES-301-2 JPM I This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be told that the plant is operating at power and MCB Annunciator 1AD-7, NC PUMP SEAL INJ LO FLOW, has just alarmed.
The operator will be directed to place 1 B seal injection filter in service by performing OP/1/A/6200/001C (Chemical And Volume Control System Filters) Enclosure 4.2 (Shifting Seal Water Injection Filters and Assisting Maintenance in Change Out), Section 3.5. The operator will be expected to place the 1 B seal injection filter in service per OP/1/A/6200/001 C. This JPM may also be performed on Unit 2.
JPM J This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be placed in a situation with both Units at 100%
power when a leak develops in the VI system.
The operator will be told that AP/1/A/5500/22, "Loss of VI," has been implemented up to step 5.d, and that VI header pressure is 75 PSIG and going down. The operator will be directed to ensure that Diesel VI compressors are running per Enclosure 4 (Diesel VI Compressor Operation) of AP/1/A/5500/22.
During the performance of this Enclosure, the G VI Diesel Air Compressor will fail to start the first time that a manual start is attempted. The operator will be expected to take action to in accordance with the Enclosure and re-start the G VI Diesel Air Compressor.
JPM K This is a Bank JPM. The operator will be told that a unit start-up is in progress on Unit 1 and that all requirements for entering Mode 2 are met. The operator will be directed to start the 1 A M/G Set per OP/1/A/6150/008 (Rod Control) Enclosure 4.1 (M/G Startup) for post maintenance inspection. The operator will be expected to start the 1A M/G Set per OP/1/A/6150/008.
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist (Rev 073114)
Form ES-301-3 Facility:
McGuire Date of Examination:
8/2014 Operating Test Number: N14-1
- 1. GENERAL CRITERIA
- 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.
- 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 designated license level.
- 2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA
- a.
Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
initial conditions
- b.
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 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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Author David Lazarony, Western Techni2a:FS'ervices, Inc.
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Facility Reviewer(*)
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NRC Chief Examiner(#)
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NRC Supervisor NOTE:
The facility signature is not applicable for NRG-developed tests.
a Initials b*
Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.
NUREG-1021, Revision 9 c#
ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist (Rev 073114)
Form ES-301-4 Facility:
McGuire Date of Exam:
8/2014 Scenario Numbers:
1, 3, 4 Operating Test No.:
QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES
- 1.
The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.
- 2.
The scenarios consist mostly of related events.
- 3.
Each event description consists of the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated 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 without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.
- 5.
The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics.
- 6.
Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.
- 7.
lftime compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints.
- 8.
The simulator modeling is not altered.
- 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 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 D.5 of ES-301.
- 11.
All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit the form along with the simulator scenarios).
- 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).
- 13.
The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position.
Target Quantitative Attributes (Per Scenario; See Section D.5.d)
Actual Attributes 1
3 4
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Total malfunctions (5-8) 7 7
8
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Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) 2 2
1
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Abnormal events (2-4) 3 4
3
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Major transients (1-2) 1 1
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EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions ( 1-2) 1 1
1
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EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) 1 0
0
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Critical tasks (2-3) 2 2
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TS Transient and Event Checklist (Rev 073114)
Date of Exam:
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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 service 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 (1/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position. If an Instant SRO additionally serves in the BOP position, one l/C malfunction can be credited toward the two l/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. n 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 applicant's competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicant's license level in the right-hand columns.
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TS Transient and Event Checklist (Rev 073114)
Date of Exam:
8/2014 Scenarios N014-1-4 N14-1-3 (Spare)
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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 service 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 (1/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position. If an Instant SRO additionally serves in the BOP position, one l/C malfunction can be credited toward the two l/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 applicant's competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicant's license level in the right-hand columns.
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TS RX NOR l/C MAJ TS RX NOR 1/C MAJ TS RX NOR l/C MAJ TS Transient and Event Checklist (Rev 073114)
Date of Exam:
8/2014 Scenarios N014-1-4 N14-1-3 (Spare)
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Instructions:
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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 service 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 (l/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position. If an Instant SRO additionally serves in the BOP position, one l/C malfunction can be credited toward the two l/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 applicant's competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicant's license level in the right-hand columns.
NU REG 1021 Revision 9
ES-301 Competencies Checklist (Rev 073114)
Form ES-301-6 Facility:
McGuire Date of Examination:
8/2014 Operating Test No.:
N14-1 APPLICANTS SRO (U/I)
RO/ATC BOP Competencies SCENARIO SCENARIO SCENARIO 1
3 4
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Interpret/Diagnose Events and 1-9 1-8 1-7 1-9 1-8 1-7 1-9 1-8 1-7 Conditions Comply With and Use 1-9 1-8 1-7 1-9 1-8 1-7 1-9 1-8 1-7 Procedures ( 1)
Operate Control 3,4,5 1,3,5 1,2,5 1,3,4 1,2,4 2,3,4 Boards (2)
NA NA NA
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8,9 Communicate and 1-9 1-8 1-7 1-9 1-8 1-7 1-9 1-8 1-7 Interact Demonstrate Supervisory Ability 1-9 1-8 1-7 NA NA NA NA NA NA (3)
Comply With and Use 2,3 2,4 3,4 NA NA NA NA NA NA Tech. Specs. (3)
Notes:
(1)
Includes Technical Specification compliance for RO.
(2)
Optional for an SRO-U.
(3)
Only applicable to SROs.
Instructions:
Circle the applicants' license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 1
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IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline KIA Number K/A Description KIA System SYS003 K1.04 Reactor Coolant Pump System (RCPS)
Knowledge of the physical connections and/or cause-effect relationships between the RCPS and the following systems: (CFR: 41.2 to 41.9 I 45.7 to 45.8) eves.........
SYS004 A3.14 Chemical and Volume Control System Ability to monitor automatic operation of the CVCS, including: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5)
Letdown and charging flows SYS004 K5.19 Chemical and Volume Control System Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to the CVCS: (CFR: 41.5/45.7)
Concept of SOM SYS005 K6.03 Residual Heat Removal System (RHRS)
Knowledge of the effect of a loss or malfunction on the following will have on the RHRS: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.7)
RHR heat exchanger SYS006 A1.06 Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS)
Ability to predict and/or monitor changes in parameters (to prevent exceeding design limits) associated with operating the ECCS controls including: (CFR: 41.5 I 45.5)
Subcooling margin SYS007 A1.01 Pressurizer Relief Tank/Quench Tank System (PRTS)
Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO TIG 2 11 RO 2.6*
SRO 2.9*
T/G 2 I 1 RO 3.4 SRO 3.1 T/G 2 I 1 RO 3.5 SRO 3.9 T/G 2 / 1 RO 2.5 SRO 2.6 TIG 2 i 1 RO 3.6 SRO 3.9 T/G 2 / 1 RO 2.9 SRO 3.1 Ability to predict and/or monitor changes in parameters (to prevent exceeding design limits) associated with operating the PRTS controls including: (CFR: 41.5 I 45.5)
Maintaining quench tank water level within limits SYS008 2.1.31 SYS008 GENERIC Component Cooling Water System (CCWS)
T/G 2 I 1 RO 4.6 SRO 4.3 Ability to locate control room switches, controls, and indications, and to determine that they correctly reflect the desired plant lineup. (CFR: 41.10 I 45.12)
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8 9
9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 KIA Number KIA Description SYS010 A3.01 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline KIA System Pressurizer Pressure Control System {PZR PCS)
Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO TIG 2 I 1 RO 3.0 SRO 3.2 Ability to monitor automatic operation of the PZR PCS, including: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5)
PRT temperature and pressure during PORV testing SYS012 A2.01 Reactor Protection System (RPS)
Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the RPS; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.5)
Faulty bistable operation SYS013 2.4.46 Engineered Safety Features Actuation System (ESFAS)
T/G 2 I 1 RO 3.1 SRO 3.6 T/G 2 I 1 RO 4.2 SRO 4.2 SYS013 GENERIC Ability to verify that the alarms are consistent with the plant conditions. (CFR:
41.10 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.12)
SYS022 K2.01 Containment Cooling System (CCS)
Knowledge of power supplies to the following: (CFR:
41.7)
SYS025 A3.02 Ice Condenser System Ability to monitor automatic operation of the ice condenser system, including: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5)
SYS025 K1.03 Ice Condenser System Knowledge of the physical connections and/or cause-effect relationships between the ice condenser system and the following systems: (CFR: 41.2 to 41. 9 I 45. 7 to 45.8)
Containment cooling fans Isolation valves Containment sump system SYS026 A4.01 Containment Spray System (CSS)
Ability to manually operate and/or monitor in the control room: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5 to 45.8)
CSS controls Page 2 of 16 TtG 2 I 1 RO 3.0*
SRO 3.4*
T/G 2 I 1 RO 3.2*
SRO 3.0*
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 K/A Number K/A Description K/A System Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO SYS039 KS.OS Main and Reheat Steam System (MRSS)
Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as the apply to the MRSS: (CFR: 441.5 I 45.7)
SYSOS9 A4.12 Main Feedwater (MFW) System Bases for RCS cooldown limits T/G 2 / 1 RO
- 2. 7 TIG 2 I 1 RO 3.4 Ability to manually operate and monitor in the control room: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5 to 45.8)
Initiation of automatic feedwater isolation......
SYSOS9 K4.19 Main Feedwater (MFW) System TIG 2 I 1 RO 3.2 Knowledge of MFW design feature(s) and/or interlock(s) which provide for the following: (CFR: 41. 7)
Automatic feedwater isolation of MFW...............
SYS061 KG.02 Auxiliary I Emergency Feedwater (AFW) System Knowledge of the effect of a loss or malfunction of the following will have on the AFW components: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.7)
Pumps SYS062 K2.01 AC Electrical Distribution System Knowledge of bus power supplies to the following :
(CFR: 41.7)
Major system loads SYS063 K4.01 DC Electrical Distribution System TIG 2 11 RO 2.6 TIG 2 11 RO 3.3 T/G 2 I 1 RO
- 2. 7 Knowledge of DC electrical system design feature(s) and/or interlock(s) which provide for the following: (CFR:
41.7)
Manual/automatic transfers of control...............
Page 3 of 16 SRO 3.1*
SRO 3.S SRO 3.4 SRO 2.7 SRO 3.4 SRO 3.0*
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 K/A Number K/A Description SYS064 A2.13 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline K/A System Emergency Diesel Generator (ED/G) System Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 2 I 1 RO 2.6*
SRO 2.8*
Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the ED/G system; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.13)
Consequences of opening auxiliary feeder bus (ED/G sub supply)........
SYS064 K6.07 Emergency Diesel Generator (ED/G) System Knowledge of the effect of a loss or malfunction of the following will have on the ED/G system: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.7)
Air receivers SYS073 K5.01 Process Radiation Monitoring (PRM) System T/G 2 I 1 RO
- 2. 7 SRO 2.9 T/G 2 I 1 RO 2.5 SRO 3.0 Knowledge of the operational implications as they apply to concepts as they apply to the PRM system: (CFR:
41.5 I 45.7)
Radiation theory, including sources, types, units, and effects............
SYS076 K2.08 Service Water System (SWS)
Knowledge of bus power supplies to the following: (CFR:
41.7)
SYS076 K3.01 Service Water System (SWS)
Knowledge of the effect that a loss or malfunction of the SWS will have on the following: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.6)
SYS078 K3.01 Instrument Air System (IAS)
Knowledge of the effect that a loss or malfunction of the IAS will have on the following: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.6)
ESF-actuated MO Vs...............
Closed cooling water..........
Containment air system...
Page 4 of 16 TtG 211 RO 3.1*
SRO 3.3*
TIG 2 / 1 RO 3.4*
SRO 3.4*
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline K/A Number K/A Description SYS103 A2.05 K/A System Containment System Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the containment system and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.13)
SYS103 A4.04 Containment System Ability to manually operate and/or monitor in the control room: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5 to 45.8)
SYS001 A2.03 Control Rod Drive System Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunction or operations on the CRDS-and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations : (CFR: 41.5/43.5/45.3/45.13)
Emergency containment entry Phase A and phase B resets.......
Effect of stuck rod or Misaligned rod SYS011 K4.01 Pressurizer Level Control System (PZR LCS)
Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 2 I 1 RO 2.9 SRO 3.9 T!G 2 I 1 RO 3.5*
SRO 3.5*
T!G 2 I 2 RO 3.5 SRO 4.2 T/G 2 I 2 RO 3.3 SRO 3.7 Knowledge of PZR LCS design feature(s) and/or interlock(s) which provide for the following: (CFR: 41.7)
Operation of PZR heater cutout at low PZR level..
SYS015 A1.07 Nuclear Instrumentation System (NIS)
Ability to predict and/or monitor changes in parameters to prevent exceeding design limits) associated with operating the NIS controls including: (CFR: 41.5. 45.5)
Changes in boron concentration SYS016 A4.02 Non-Nuclear Instrumentation System (NNIS)
Ability to manually operate and/or monitor in the control room: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5 to 45.8)
Recorders Page 5 of 16 TIG 2 I 2 RO 3.3*
SRO 3.4*
T/G 2 I 2 RO
- 2. 7 SRO 2.6*
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline KIA Number KIA Description KIA System SYS034 K6.02 Fuel Handling Equipment System (FHES)
Knowledge of the effect of a loss or malfunction on the following will have on the Fuel Handling System : (CFR:
41.7/45.7)
Radiation monitoring systems....
SYS035 K3.01 Steam Generator System (S/GS)
Knowledge of the effect that a loss or malfunction of the S/GS will have on the following: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.6)
RCS SYS045 K5.23 Main Turbine Generator (MT/G) System Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 2 I 2 RO 2.6 SRO 3.3 TIG 2 I 2 RO 4.4 SRO 4.6 T/G 2 I 2 RO
- 2. 7 SRO 2.8 Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as the apply to the MT/B System: (CFR: 41.5 I 45.7)
Relationship between rod control and RCS boron concentration during T/G load increases...................
SYS055 A3.03 Condenser Air Removal System (CARS)
TIG 212 RO 2.5*
SRO 2.7*
Ability to monitor automatic operation of the CARS, including: (CFR: 41.7 I 45.5)
Automatic diversion of CARS exhaust.........
SYS075 K2.03 Circulating Water System Knowledge of bus power supplies to the following: (CFR:
41.7)
Emergency/essential SWS pumps SYS086 K1.02 Fire Protection System (FPS)
Knowledge of the physical connections and/or cause-effect relationships between the Fire Protection System and the following systems: (CFR: 41.2 to 41.9 I 45.7 to 45.8)
EPE007 EK2.03 Reactor Trip Knowledge of the interrelations between a reactor trip and the following: (CFR 41.7 I 45.7)
Raw service water Reactor trip status panel........
Page 6 of 16 T!G 2 I 2 RO 2.6*
- 2. 7*
TIG 2 I 2 RO
- 2. 7*
SRO 3.2*
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 KIA Number KIA Description APE008 AK3.03 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline KIA System Pressurizer (PZR) Vapor Space Accident (Relief Valve Stuck 0 Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 1/1 RO 4.1 SRO 4.6 Knowledge of the reasons for the following responses as they apply to the Pressurizer Vapor Space Accident:
(CFR 41.5,41.10 / 45.6 / 45.13)
Actions contained in EOP for PZR vapor space accident/ LOCA.........
APE015/017 AK3.07 Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP) Malfunctions T/G 1 I 1 RO 4.1 SRO 4.2 Knowledge of the reasons for the following responses as they apply to the Reactor Coolant Pump Malfunctions (Loss of RC Flow) : (CFR 41.5,41.10 145.61 45.13)
Ensuring that SIG levels are controlled properly for natural circulation enhancement APE022 AA2.01 Loss of Reactor Coolant Makeup Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the Loss of Reactor Coolant Makeup: (CFR 43.5/
45.13)
Whether charging line leak exists APE025 AA 1.09 Loss of Residual Heat Removal System (RHRS)
T/G 1 / 1 RO 3.2 SRO 3.8 T/G 1 / 1 RO 3.2 SRO 3.1 Ability to operate and I or monitor the following as they apply to the Loss of Residual Heat Removal System:
(CFR 41.7 / 45.5 / 45.6)
LPI pump switches, ammeter, discharge pressure gauge, flow meter, and indicators....
APE026 AK3.04 Loss of Component Cooling Water (CCW)
T/G 1 I 1 RO 3.5 Knowledge of the reasons for the following responses as they apply to the Loss of Component Cooling Water:
(CFR 41.5,41.10 145.6 I 45.13)
Effect on the CCW flow header of a loss of CCW SRO 3.7 EPE029 EK2.06 Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS)
TIG 1 11 RO 2.9*
SRO 3.1*
Knowledge of the interrelations between the ATWS and the following: (CFR 41.7 / 45.7)
Breakers, relays, and disconnects.................
EPE038 EA2.03 Steam Generator Tube Rupture (SGTR)
T/G 1 I 1 RO 4.4 Ability to determine or interpret the following as they apply to a SGTR : (CFR 43.5 / 45.13)
Which S/G is ruptured Page 7 of 16 SRO 4.6
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 KIA Number KIA Description APE040 AA 1.03 KIA System Steam Line Rupture Ability to operate and I or monitor the following as they apply to the Steam Line Rupture: (CFR 41.7 I 45.5 I 45.6)
APE054 AK1.01 Loss of Main Feedwater (MFW)
Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to Loss of Main Feedwater (MFW): (CFR 41.8 I 41.10 I 45.3)
Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 1 / 1 RO 4.3 SRO 4.3 Isolation of one steam line from header..........
T/G 1 I 1 RO 4.1 SRO 4.3 MFW line break depressurizes the S/G (similar to a steam line break)
EPE055 EK3.01 Loss of Offsite and Onsite Power (Station Blackout)
T/G 1 I 1 RO
- 2. 7 SRO 3.4 Knowledge of the reasons for the following responses as the apply to the Station Blackout : (CFR 41.5 I 41.10 I 45.6 I 45.13)
Length of time for which battery capacity is designed..................
APE057 AA 1.01 Loss of Vital AC Electrical Instrument Bus TIG 111 RO 3.7*
SRO 3.7 Ability to operate and I or monitor the following as they apply to the Loss of Vital AC Instrument Bus: (CFR 41. 7 I 45.5 I 45.6)
APE058 AA2.01 Loss of DC Power Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the Loss of DC Power: (CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
APE062 2.4.8 Loss of Nuclear Service Water APE062 GENERIC APE065 2.4.11 Loss of Instrument Air APE065 GENERIC Manual inverter swapping T/G 1 I 1 RO
- 3. 7 SRO 4.1 That a loss of de power has occurred; verification that substitute power sources have come on line............
T/G 1 I 1 RO 3.8 SRO 4.5 Knowledge of how abnormal operating procedures are used in conjunction with EOPs. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.13)
TIG 1 i 1 RO 4.0 SRO 4.2 Knowledge of abnormal condition procedures. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.13)
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 KIA Number KIA Description WE11 EK1.1 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline KIA System Loss of Emergency Coolant Recirculation Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T!G 111 RO 3.7 SRO 4.0 Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to the (Loss of Emergency Coolant Recirculation)
Components, capacity, and function of emergency systems.
(CFR: 41.8/41.10/45.3)
WE05 2.2.44 Loss of Secondary Heat Sink WE05 GENERIC T/G 1 I 1 RO 4.2 SRO 4.4 Ability to interpret control room indications to verify the status and operation of a system, and understand how operator actions and directives affect plant and system conditions. (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.12)
APE077 AK1.02 Generator Voltage and Electric Grid Disturbances T/G 1 I 1 RO 3.3 SRO 3.4 Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to Generator Voltage and Electric Grid Disturbances: (CFR: 41.4, 41.5, 41.7, 41.10 I 45.8)
APE024 AK2.04 Emergency Boration Over-excitation....................
T/G 1 I 2 RO 2.6 SRO 2.5 Knowledge of the interrelations between Emergency Boration and the following: (CFR 41.7 I 45.7)
Pumps................................................
APE028 AA2.08 Pressurizer (PZR) Level Control Malfunction Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the Pressurizer Level Control Malfunctions:
(CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
PZR level as a function of power level APE037 AA1.08 Steam Generator (S/G) Tube Leak Ability to operate and I or monitor the following as they apply to the Steam Generator Tube Leak: (CFR 41.7 I 45.5 I 45.6)
Charging flow indicator Page 9 of 16 T/G 1 I 2 RO 3.1 SRO 3.5 T/G 1 I 2 RO 3.3 SRO 3.1
ES 401, Rev 9 Question 60 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 KIA Number KIA Description APE051 AA2.02 KIA System Loss of Condenser Vacuum Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the Loss of Condenser Vacuum: (CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 1 /2 RO 3.9 SRO 4.1 Conditions requiring reactor and/or turbine trip.....
APE059 AK1.01 Accidental Liquid Radioactive-Waste Release T/G 1 /2 RO 2.7 SRO 3.1 Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to Accidental Liquid Radwaste Release: (CFR 41.8 I 41.10 I 45.3)
Types of radiation, their units of intensity and the location of the sources of radiation in a nuclear power plant............
APE060 AK3.02 Accidental Gaseous-Waste Release T!G 1 I 2 RO 3.3*
SRO 3.5*
Knowledge of the reasons for the following responses as they apply to the Accidental Gaseous Radwaste: (CFR 41.5,41.10 I 45.6 I 45.13)
WE14 EK3.4 High Containment Pressure Knowledge of the reasons for the following responses as they apply to the (High Containment Pressure)
(CFR: 41.5 I 41.10, 45.6, 45.13)
WE13 2.1.25 Steam Generator Overpressure WE13 GENERIC Isolation of the auxiliary building ventilation........
T/G 1 I 2 RO 3.3 SRO 3.6 RO or SRO function within the control room team as appropriate to the assigned position, in such a way that procedures are adhered to and the limitations in the facilities license and amendments are not violated.
TIG 1 I 2 RO 3.9 SRO 4.2 Ability to interpret reference materials, such as graphs, curves, tables, etc.
(CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.12)
WE03 EK1.3 LOCA Cooldown and Depressurization T/G 1 I 2 RO 3.5 SRO 3.8 Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to the (LOCA Cooldown and Depressurization)
(CFR: 41.8 I 41.10 I 45.3)
Annunciators and conditions indicating signals, and remedial actions associated with the (LOCA Cooldown and Depressurization).
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 KIA Number KIA Description GEN2.1 2.1.7 Conduct of Operations GEN2.1 2.1.14 Conduct of Operations GEN2.1 2.1.21 Conduct of Operations GEN2.2 2.2.36 Equipment Control GEN2.2 2.2.38 Equipment Control GEN2.3 2.3.4 Radiation Control GEN2.3 2.3.5 Radiation Control IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 KIA System Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO GENERIC - Conduct of Operations T/G 3 I 0 RO 4.4 SRO 4.7 Ability to evaluate plant performance and make operational judgments based on operating characteristics, reactor behavior, and instrument interpretation.
(CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.12 I 45.13)
GENERIC** Conduct of Operations T/G 3 I 0 RO 3.1 SRO 3.1 Knowledge of criteria or conditions that require plant-wide announcements, such as pump starts, reactor trips, mode changes, etc. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.12)
GENERIC - Conduct of Operations T/G 3 I 0 RO 3.5*
SRO 3.6*
GENERIC
- Equipment Control GENERIC - Equipment Control GENERIC - Radiation Control GENERIC - Radiation Control Ability to verify the controlled procedure copy. (CFR: 41.10 I 45.10 I 45.13)
T/G 3 I 0 RO 3.1 SRO 4.2 Ability to analyze the effect of maintenance activities, such as degraded power sources, on the status of limiting conditions for operations. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.2 I 45.13)
T/G 3 I 0 RO 3.6 SRO 4.5 Knowledge of conditions and limitations in the facility license. (CFR: 41. 7 I 41.10 I 43.1I45.13)
TIG 3 I 0 RO 3.2 SRO 3.7 Knowledge of radiation exposure limits under normal or emergency conditions.
(CFR: 41.12/43.4/45.10)
T/G 3 I 0 RO 2.9 SRO 2.9 Ability to use radiation monitoring systems, such as fixed radiation monitors and alarms, portable survey instruments, personnel monitoring equipment, etc.
(CFR:41.11 /41.12/43.4/45.9)
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 KJA Number KJA Description KJA System Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO GEN2.4 2.4.11 GENERIC - Emergency Procedures I Plan TIG 31 o RO 4.0 SRO 4.2 Emergency Procedures I Plan Knowledge of abnormal condition procedures. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.13)
GEN2.4 2.4.25 GENERIC - Emergency Procedures I Plan T/G 3 I 0 RO 3.3 SRO 3.7 Emergency Procedures I Plan Knowledge of fire protection procedures. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.13)
GEN2.4 2.4.30 GENERIC - Emergency Procedures I Plan T/G 3 I 0 RO
- 2. 7 SRO 4.1 Emergency Procedures I Plan Knowledge of events related to system operation/status that must be reported to internal organizations or external agencies, such as the State, the NRC, or the transmission system operator. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.11)
SYS003 A2.01 Reactor Coolant Pump System (RCPS)
.39 Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the RCPS; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.51 45.3 I 45/13)
Problems with RCP seals, especially rates of seal leak-off..............
SYS022 2.1.28 Containment Cooling System (CCS)
T/G 2 I 1 RO 4.1 SRO 4.1 SYS022 GENERIC Knowledge of the purpose and function of major system components and controls. (CFR: 41. 7)
SYS026 2.4.31 Containment Spray System (CSS)
T/G 2 / 1 RO 4.2 SRO 4.1 SYS026 GENERIC SYS059 A2.12 Main Feedwater (MFW) System Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the MFW; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.13)
Knowledge of annunciator alarms, indications, or response procedures. (CFR:
41.10/45.3)
TIG 211 RO 3.1*
SRO 3.4*
Failure of feedwater regulating valves.........
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 KIA Number K/A Description KIA System Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO SYS062 A2.10 AC Electrical Distribution System T/G 2 I 1 RO 3.0 SRO 3.3 Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the ac distribution system; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.13)
SYS002 A2.04 Reactor Coolant System (RCS)
Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the RCS; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.5)
Effects of switching power supplies on instruments and controls........
T/G 2 I 2 RO 4.3 SRO 4.6 Loss of heat sinks.............
SYS033 2.4.11 Spent Fuel Pool Cooling System (SFPCS)
T/G 2 I 2 RO 4.0 SRO 4.2 SYS033 GENERIC SYS079 A2.01 Station Air System (SAS)
Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the SAS; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those malfunctions or operations: (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.3 I 45.13)
EPE009 EA2.34 Small Break LOCA Ability to determine or interpret the following as they apply to a small break LOCA: (CFR 43.5 I 45.13)
EPE011 2.2.44 Large Break LOCA EPE011 GENERIC Knowledge of abnormal condition procedures. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.13)
T/G 2 I 2 RO 2.9 SRO 3.2 Cross-connection with IAS..
T/G 1 I 1 RO 3.6 SRO 4.2 Conditions for throttling or stopping HPI............................
T/G 1 I 1 RO 4.2 SRO 4.4 Ability to interpret control room indications to verify the status and operation of a system, and understand how operator actions and directives affect plant and system conditions. (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.12)
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 91 91 92 92 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline Form ES-401-2/3 KIA Number KIA Description KIA System Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO APE027 2.4.31 Pressurizer Pressure Control System (PZR PCS) Malfunction T/G 1 I 1 RO 4.2 SRO 4.1 APE027 GENERIC Knowledge of annunciator alarms, indications, or response procedures. (CFR:
41.10/45.3)
EPE038 2.1.20 Steam Generator Tube Rupture (SGTR)
T!G 1 11 RO 4.6 SRO 4.6 EPE038 GENERIC APE056 AA2.55 Loss of Offsite Power Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the Loss of Offsite Power: (CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
APE065 AA2.05 Loss of Instrument Air Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the Loss of Instrument Air: (CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
Ability to interpret and execute procedure steps. (CFR: 41.10 I 43.5 I 45.12)
T!G 1 / 1 RO 3.8 SRO 3.9 Subcooled margin monitors...
TtG 111 RO 3.4*
SRO 4.1 When to commence plant shutdown if instrument air pressure is decreasing APE061 2.1.19 Area Radiation Monitoring (ARM) System Alarms T/G 1 I 2 RO 3.9 SRO 3.8 APE061 GENERIC APE068 2.2.44 Control Room Evacuation APE068 GENERIC WE16 EA2.2 High Containment Radiation Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the (High Containment Radiation)
(CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
Ability to use plant computers to evaluate system or component status. (CFR:
41.10/45.12)
T/G 1 I 2 RO 4.2 SRO 4.4 Ability to interpret control room indications to verify the status and operation of a system, and understand how operator actions and directives affect plant and system conditions. (CFR: 41.5 I 43.5 I 45.12)
TIG 1 I 2 RO 3.0 SRO 3.3 Adherence to appropriate procedures and operation within the limitations in the facility*s license and amendments.
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 93 93 94 94 95 95 96 96 97 97 98 98 99 99 KIA Number KIA Description WE08 EA2.2 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline K/A System Pressurized Thermal Shock Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 1 I 2 RO 3.5 SRO 4.1 Ability to determine and interpret the following as they apply to the (Pressurized Thermal Shock}
Adherence to appropriate procedures and operation within the limitations in the facility*s license and amendments.
(CFR: 43.5 I 45.13)
GEN2.1 2.1.3 Conduct of Operations GEN2.1 2.1.45 Conduct of Operations GEN2.2 2.2.25 Equipment Control GEN2.3 2.3.6 Radiation Control GEN2.3 2.3.15 Radiation Control GEN2.4 2.4.21 GENERIC - Conduct of Operations T/G 3 I 0 RO
- 3. 7 SRO 3.9 Knowledge of shift or short-term relief turnover practices. (CFR: 41.10 I 45.13)
GENERIC - Conduct of Operations T/G 3 I 0 RO 4.3 SRO 4.3 GENERIC - Equipment Control GENERIC - Radiation Control GENERIC - Radiation Control Ability to identify and interpret diverse indications to validate the response of another indication. (CFR: 41.7 I 43.5 I 45.4)
TIG 3 I 0 RO 3.2 SRO 4.2 Knowledge of the bases in Technical Specifications for limiting conditions for operations and safety limits. (CFR: 41.5 I 41.7 I 43.2)
T/G 3 I 0 RO 2.0 SRO 3.8 Ability to approve release permits. (CFR: 41.13 I 43.4 I 45.10)
T/G 3 I 0 RO 2.9 SRO 3.1 Knowledge of radiation monitoring systems, such as fixed radiation monitors and alarms, portable survey instruments, personnel monitoring equipment, etc.
(CFR: 41.12 I 43.4 I 45.9)
GENERIC - Emergency Procedures I Plan T/G 3 I 0 RO 4.0 SRO 4.6 Emergency Procedures I Plan Knowledge of the parameters and logic used to assess the status of safety functions, su-:h as reactivity control, core cooling and heat removal, reactor coolant system integrity, containment conditions, radioactivity release control, etc. (CFR: 41.7 I 43.5 I 45.12)
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ES 401, Rev 9 Question 100 100 K/A Number K/A Description GEN2.4 2.4.40 IL T-30 MNS SRO NRC Examination Combined PWR Written Examination Outline K/A System GENERIC - Emergency Procedures I Plan Form ES-401-2/3 Tier/Group Importance RO/SRO T/G 3 I 0 RO
- 2. 7 SRO 4.5 Emergency Procedures I Plan Knowledge of SRO responsibilities in emergency plan implementation. (CFR:
41.10 I 43.5 I 45.11)
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ES-401 Record of Rejected K!As Form ES-401-4 Tier I Randomly Reason for Rejection Group Selected KA 2 / 1 SYS004 KS.32 Q(3) KA rejected due to no heat tracing at MNS. Chief Examiner randomly selected new K/A (SYS004 KS.19) 02/10/14 HCF 2 I 1 SYS026 A4.05 Q(14) Rejected K/A because Cnt Spray Reset switches no longer exist at MNS.
Replacement K/A (SYS026 A4.0l) randomly selected by Chief Examiner (02/10/14) HCF 2 I 1 SYS059 K4.13 Q(17) K/A rejected because MNS has no design feature for feedwater fill upon loss of RCPs. Replacement K/A (SYS059 K4.19) randomly selected by Chief Examiner. 02/10/14)
HCF 2 I 1 SYS062 A2.13 Q(SO) KA rejected due to inability to write a discriminating question at SRO level without expending inordinate amount of resources and time. New KA SYS062 A2.10 selected by CE. HCF 04-16-14 1 I 1 EPE038 2.1.30 Q(87) KA rejected due to inability to write a discrimminating question at the SRO level.
New KA EPE 038 G2.1.20 randomly selected by CE. HCF 04-16-14 1 I 2 APE068 2.1.31 Q(91) KA rejected due to inability to write a discrimminating question at the SRO level.
New KA APE068 G2.2.44 randomly selected by CE. HCF 04-17-14
ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 McGuire Nuclear Station Date of Exam:
8/11/2014 Exam Level:
Item Description
- 1.
Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility.
- 2.
- a.
- b.
NRC KJAs are referenced for all questions.
Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.
- 3.
SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401
- 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:
_the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or
_ the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or
_ thlil'examinations were developed independently; or
~e licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or other (explain)
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Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only question distribution(s) at right.
Bank Modified New
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Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO exam are written at the comprehension/ analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected Kl As support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO I SRO question distribution(s) at right.
- 8.
References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors.
21 I 11 20 I 1 Memory 35 I 11
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Question content conforms with specific KJA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified.
- 10.
Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B.
- 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.
- a. Author
- b. Facility Reviewer(')
- c. NRC Chief Examiner(#)
- d. NRC Regional Supervisor 34 I 13 CIA 40 I 14 Note:
- The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRG-developed examinations.
- Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.
Initial a
b*
c*
ES-401 McGuire August 2014 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial,Job-Minutia
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Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only Gen Received 10 sample questions (5 RO+ 5 SRO) from the licensee on 3-20-14.
4-11-14: In general, the comments for each question are numbered such that the first item listed is the reason for why the question was graded as an enhancement or unacceptable. However, all flaws/enhancements should be repaired before the DRAFT submittal package.
06/03/2014 RSB Sometimes the question uses statement and others uses statements. Try to insure that all the questions are the same. This shows up in the stem of the question. If you have questions please ask. Need to insure consistency is maintained.
06/30/2014
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My misunderstanding, however, there were 2 questions that they had to be fixed.
- 2.
These are fixed now.
There are lots of Unit 1 questions, not as many Unit 2 questions.
06/30/2014 Went back and changed the number of unit 1 to unit 2. Equal now What are the dates of the last two examinations? How many questions were obtained from these examinations?
06/30/2014 2012/2013 Page 1 of60
Instructions
[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]
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Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
- 2.
Enter the level of difficulty (LOO) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy-difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).
- 3.
Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:
The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).
The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).
The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.
The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.
One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).
- 4.
Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:
The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).
The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).
The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).
The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.
- 5.
Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).
- 6.
Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.
- 7.
Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
- 8.
At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).
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ES-401 2
Form ES-401-9
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOO I
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(F/H)
(1-5)
Explanation Stem I Cues I T/F I Cred., Partial I Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
Link
- / I Back-1 Q= I SRO I B/M/N I U/E/S units ward KIA Only H
3 B
2 F
2-3 N
Page 3 of60 S
I 003K1.04, Bank, Comprehension, 2009 MNS Audit 02 (Bank 3117)
E
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KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1 Appears to be ok 07/22/2014
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NO changes. SAT as is. UNIT 2.
04
.14, Memory, New,
- 2.
KA appears to match.
- 3.
The reference material states that the first answer is "Less than 20." So is it totally correct that the minimum value is 20 or is it something less than 20. Have licensee look at to see if this is a problem.
- 4.
It is not necessary to have the fact that this will cause the orifice isolation valve close in the question. This is teaching them if they do not know this. The question should be re-written to only elicit the second part without mention of the orifice isolation valves.
"will cause NV system letdown isolation valve to close."
The answer will remain the same.
07/22/2014
- 1.
OK as is, the question had less than in the stem. OK for#
- 3.
- 2.
Comment 4 accepted. Removed the orfice isolation valves.
OK as changed.
- 1.
- 2.
- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
- 6.
- 7.
- 8.
Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 3
F 2-3 N
s 004K5.19, New, Memory
- 1.
KA appears to match
- 2.
Unit 2,
- 3.
Why use Shutdown Bank? Would it be more plausible if they moved Control BankD? What position is the Shutdown bank and the control banks at this mode? Not sure this would be better. Just asking for my own information.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
If withdraw Control Banks, this will be MODE 2.
OK as is.
4 H
2-3 B
s 006K6.03, Bank, Comprehension, 2011 MNS 05 (Bank 4359)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1
- 3.
Have licensee show a diagram of the system.
Appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Ok as is.
Page 4 of60
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- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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- 8.
Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
- I Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 5
F 2-3 M
s 006A1.06, Memory, Modified, 2013 NRC 031 (Not yet added to the bank)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Question is considered as Modified. In fact, the question has a different KA value and has a similar concept however it should be considered to be a NEW question.
- 3.
Should the word REVERSE be identified so that this is not misread?
Appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Changed new and did# 3.
OK as changed.
6 H
3 B
s 007A1.01, Bank, Comprehension, 2009 RO Retake 07 (Bank 2207)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1
- 3.
The explanation for the X axis is not clear, when we meet have the licensee explain what is meant by "Yi of the Value standard allowable margin for effort reading curves." How does the applicant determine indicated level and derived level? This is not clear and I would like to know what they are speaking to.
- 4.
Should the answer be changed to 87% vice 86%? Not sure why 86 is used.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Explanation of Yi of increment.
- 2.
Changing the reference to 86% it was 86.5 which is close to 86 as read on the graph.
Appears to be ok.
Page 5 of60
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- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 7
H 2-3 N
s 008 G2.1.31, New, Comprehension
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 2.
- 3.
Not very hard but ok Appears to be ok.
07/22/2014 Appears to be ok.
8 H
2-3 N
E 01 OA3.01, New, Comprehension
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1
- 3.
For the second part of the question could we use a minus
(-) 16 psig so the off set point is not being used? Discuss with licensee.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Changed to 16 Appears to be ok.
9 H
2-3 M
s 012A2.01, Modified, Comprehension, 2013 MNS NRC Q 9 (not in bank yet)
- 1.
KA appears to match
- 2.
Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
- 1.
OK as is.
Page 6 of60
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- 2.
- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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- 7.
- 8.
Q#
LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward K/A Only 10 H
3 M
s 013G2.4.46, Modified, Comprehension, 2012 MNS NRC 036 (not in bank yet)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
07/22/2014 Appears to be ok.
07/30/2014
- 1.
Added power level of 50% because of validation comments.
OK as changed.
11 F
2-3 M
s 022K2.01, Modified, Memory, 2005 NRC Exam Q 40 (Bank 3652)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
07/22/2014 Appears to be ok. Changed to Unit 2.
Page 7 of60
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- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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- 8.
Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
- I Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 12 F
2-3 N
s 025A3.02, New, Memory
- 1.
KA appears to
- 2.
Unit 1,
- 3.
It seems that when using AND it was capitalized? Is this the correct convention using small letters for and?
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Capitalized AND as is the convention.
Appears to be ok.
08/06/2014
- 1.
Following review the LICENSEE Management did not like the question. Viewed it as minutia of annunciator response alarm response of the system.
- 2.
The question was replaced with a similar question same system same topic but with the ES signals and the valves that are closed on this event.
Question as changed appears to be ok. See exam for change.
13 F
2-3 B
E/S 025A1.03, Bank, Memory, 2011 MNS Audit Q 14 (Bank 4455) 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
What if instead of using basic or acidic used increased or decreased the pH of the water? For basic use increased and for acidic use pH decreased.
- 3.
Unit 0
- 4.
Discuss with licensee.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Will use increase pH. Or Decrease pH in the distractors.
- 2.
Changed question 2 and is ok.
Appears to be ok.
Page 8 of60
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Q# I LOK LOO (F/H)
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I
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I
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Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial I Job-1 Minutia I #/ I Back-1 Q= I SRO I B/M/N I U/E/S I Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only I
I I I
I I
I I I
I I N
I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
I M I s I E I
026A4.01, NEW, Memory
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
- 1.
Changed to Unit 2.
- 2.
Will write out less than for < and greater than >
Appears to be ok. 3 I 039K5.05,Modified, Comprehension, 2013 NRC 045 (not yet entered)
- 1.
KA appears to match, but
- 2.
Unit 2,
- 3.
The conditions provided gives Tavg as 552, which is below 553. Was this correct? Ask licensee to make sure that they want 552 and not 553.
- 4.
Should we add to the first statement that SD-2 is still being used to make sure the statement is correct for this condition and not something the applicant may pick and argue that the other distractor A is correct.
- 5.
In the general discussion the terminology "STM PRESS CONTROLLER" is used however in distractors A and B it is written as "Steam Pressure controller. Which should it be?
I think the capitalized version is the correct way. Ask licensee to check and change if necessary.
- 6.
Also for distractors A and B, should Manual be M as in the discussion?
Discuss above with licensee.
07/23/2014
- 1.
It should be 552. Ok that way.
- 2.
Used all suggestions.
See question for changes.
- 1. I 2. I
- 3. Psychometric Flaws I 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOO I
I I
I (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem I Cues I T/F I Cred. I Partial I Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
Link 16 F
2-3 Page 10 of60
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E/U I 059A4.12, New, Memory,
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1,
- 3.
Instead of using "lists" use "identifies." When I read this I didn't read the question as intended. This will make this better. Ask licensee to see if ok.
- 4.
I do not understand how or the reason why the MF pumps didn't trip on the P-14.
- 5.
How did this question do on validation? Did anyone pick distractors A and B? I do not believe that the first part is plausible. The Feed Pumps running back to 2800 rpm.
Have licensee explain why these are plausible. I do not get the reason from the material.
Discuss plausibility and how the question works. Since the P-14 is actuated why would the entire list work but those listed did not. Help me to understand the question.
07/23/2014
- 1.
Made Unit 2
- 2.
Used suggestion 1.
- 3.
Understand now how this works. Rx trips due to the turbine trip. Which makes A and B more plausible.
- 4.
No one selected A or B.
OK as changed on the test. See test for changes.
- 1.
- 2.
- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
- 6.
- 7.
- 8.
Q#
LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
- I Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 17 F
2-3 N
s 059K4.19, NEW, Comprehension,
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1
- 3.
Is syncing a word? I guess it is, it didn't have problem with spell check.
- 4.
Did anyone select A or B on validation? It says it's common to get this wrong. I would think no one will get this wrong.
Appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
- 1.
Changed to Unit 2.
- 2.
1 of 6 got it wrong.
18 F
3 N
E 061K6.02, NEW, Comprehension
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1
- 3.
Why is there only one answer, the correct answer that has the A and B SG NOT being fed?
- 4.
Distractor C is NOT plausible to confuse the power supply to the 1A MD CA Pump. Change to have C read as follows: S/Gs 1A and 18 are not being fed. S/Gs 1C and 1 Dare being fed by the U1 TOCA pump ONLY.
Review the changes licensee decides to make.
07/23/2014
- 1.
Unit 2 change.
- 2.
Changed as requested.
Appears to be ok.
Page 11 of60
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- 4. Job Content Flaws
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Q#
LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 19 H
B s
061 K2.01, Bank, Comprehension, 2012 MNS NRC exam 022, (Bank 2920)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1,
- 3.
Question was used on the 2007 MNS NRC 022 (Bank 3543) This is the same KA on this exam.
- 4.
HOW does the licensee have the same question in the bank with different numbers? What do they do when this happens?
Discuss this with licensee. Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
- 1.
Changed to Unit 2.
- 2.
Only keep the last exam number question.
Appears to be ok.
20 H
B s
063K4.01, Bank, Comprehension, 2010 MNS RO Exam Q 22 (Bank 2722), MNS Bank Q EL PLOD?
- 1.
KA appears to match.
Appears to be ok.
21 H
3 M
E 064A2.13, Modified, Comprehension, 2003 MNS Audit Q 63, Bank 3790.
- 1.
KA appears to match
- 2.
Unit 1,
- 3.
Use the correct terminology for the Bus for the EOG. It is the 1 ETA Emergency Breaker, from page 6 of 8 in reference material. OP-002.
- 4.
What Is the normal supply feeder breaker from 1 ET A?
- 5.
What about adding Enclosure 1 to the AP-7, Manual loading of the Emergency Bus? This would make it even more plausible.
07/23/2014
- 1.
Used recommend changes.
Appears to be ok.
Page 12 of60
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(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Link units ward 22 I F I I
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SRO I B/M/N I U/E/S I Explanation KIA Only I I N
\\ E/S I 064K6.07, NEW, Memory
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
The 95% does not seem plausible. In that when the DG gets up to 95% speed then the air supplied to the air start motors is cut off. That really seems high. Is there any other number that could be used? I see where the 95%
comes from but still it seems high.
- 3.
Is it even possible that the air receivers could get the DG up to that speed? I would doubt it. What is the fastest the air start motors can rotate the EOG?
- 4.
Did anyone get this incorrect during the validation?
Discuss if there is some other number if no then it appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
- 1.
4 of 8 selected D, which is incorrect.
- 2.
Add that this is either a fast or slow start.
- 3.
OK as is.
- 1.
- 2.
- 3. Psychometric Flaws
- 4. Job Content Flaws
- 5. Other
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Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Back-Q=
SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 23 F
x x
x B
E
- Early submittal sample Question rec'd on 3-20-14**********
T2G1, 073 K5.01, 2012 McGuire NRC Exam, Q# 37
- 5.
Cue: The 4th bullet specifically tells the applicant that the Turbine Buildinq Sump is being pumped; therefore, this provides a hint that the 2n"part of Choices B & D (Waste Management (Makeup?) Tank and Containment Ventilation Unit Condensate Drain Tank valve WP-35 auto-closes) is not the correct answer.
- 6.
Partial: An applicant can successfully argue that there is no correct answer to the first part of the question because the stem question asks for a significant radiation hazard; the word "significant" may not apply to beta decay at the site bounda[Y.
- 7.
Cred Dist: The plausibility of the 1*t part of Choices NB (N-16 is significant hazard at site boundary) is borderline, since this decays almost immediately at every nuclear plant.
Suggest the following to remedy:
WOOTF completes both statements regarding the 1(2) EMF 31 (include noun name)?
This rad monitor uses a detector. (scintillation vs geiger mueller)
IF the EMF Trip 2 set point is reached, the automatic action that occurs is a __. (valve closure vs. pump trip)
Alternatively, suggest writing a question to test the rad monitor used to detect/quantify a SGTL; possibly test what kind of detector and the threshold value(s) at which significant RO actions must be performed.
s 06/18/2014 2-3
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KA appears to match.
- 2.
Took the suggestion that B. Caballero suggested above.
Appears to be ok.
Page 14 of60
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Q#
LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 24 H
2-3 N
s 076K2.08, New, Comprehension
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 0, Appears to be ok.
25 H
2-3 B
s 076K3.01, Bank, Comprehension, 2010 MNS 051 (Bank 4981)
- 1.
KA appears to match.
- 2.
Unit 1.
Appears to be ok.
26 F
N s
078K3.01, Memory New,
- 1.
KA appears to
- 2.
Unit 1
- 3.
In the second bullet after the word instrument there are two spaces where there should be only one.
- 4.
Why is PSIG in all caps? There is another question prior to this question also has PSIG in all caps. Is there a good reason why?
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
- 1.
Corrected above.
- 2.
PSIG should be all caps.
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LOK LOO (F/H)
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Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Link units ward KIA Only 27 F
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- Early submittal sample Question rec'd on 3-20-14**********
T2G1 103 A2.05, McGuire 2013 NRC Exam Q#71
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Partial: Suggest re-wording the 2"d stem question to ensure that an applicant can't argue that the Work Control Center operator could be the same as an "operations control room person." To make this bullet proof, use a fill-in-the-blank statement that's specifies OATC and/or BOP operators.
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Stem Focus: The 1 51 part of the question can be streamlined to test whether the buddy system is (or is not) required in Modes 3 and 4. Suggest streamlining the question as follows:
WOOTF completes both statements in accordance with MSD-585 (Reactor Building Personnel Access and Material Control)?
The "buddy system" __ required when entering the Reactor Building Annulus or Containment during Modes 3 and 4. (is vs is NOT)
During an emergency containment entry, the operators in the main control room (OA TC and/or BOP) are responsible for
. (performing PTIOIA/47001062 vs ensuring proper VE airlock door operation.)
0611812014 B
s 103A2.05, 2013 MNS NRC Q 71(not in bank yet)
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KA appears to match 2-3
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Question was changed based on B Caballero comments above Appears to be ok 28 F
2-3 B
1~~1~p11 103A4.04, Bank, Memory, 2010 MNS RO NRC Exam NRC Q 28, (Bank 2728)
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KA appears to
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Unit 1
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Distractors C and D cannot be plausible because the question asks for the MINIMUM. Since distractors A and B have ONLY one action then performing C and D Page 16 of60
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Explanation performing 2 actions can NEVER be the Minimum. They are a subset of A and B but have actions to reduce containment pressure. This makes this questions two distractors not plausible.
Discuss with licensee.
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Changed the stem to ask what action(s).
Appears to be ok 001A2.03, New, Memory
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KA appears to NOT match. In order for this to match the second part is not being met. In that, the applicant has to have a choice of procedures that will be plausible to select from to correct the situation. This question is using the same procedure the crew is already in for the correction.
This is not what is meant in part b of the KA. This does not meet the intent of the KA.
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The KA asks the applicant to predict the impact of a stuck or misaligned control rod. The question asks to identify what the minimum number of rods that are misaligned will cause the operator to trip the reactor. The impact is having to trip the reactor. Another impact would be to reduce power to 50% or something like that.
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Part B of the KA is based on those predictions use a procedure. Enter E-0 for reactor trip or use the Rapid Power reduction procedure (whatever that procedure number is).
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NO specific Unit.
Re-write the question to meet the KA and not in such a straight forward way that only asks trivial parts of the information.
Discuss with licensee.
07/23/2014
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The entire question was re-written.
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Appears to be ok as written.
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LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 30 F
2 N
s 011 K4.01, New Memory,
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KA appears to match.
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Unit 1.
Appears to be ok.
07/23/2014 Changed to Unit 2 31 H
2 x
x M
E/U
- Early submittal sample Question rec'd on 3-20-14**********
T2G2 015A1.07, Oconee NRC Exam Bank Q# 4658
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Q=KIA: The power mismatch portion of the system (prior to a Tavg/Tref error is the link to hitting the KIA statement (operating NI controls); however, the question only tests the temperature control portion of the circuit, which isn't associated with NI topic.
To clarify, is the boration "event" rapid enough to cause the anticipatory power mismatch portion of the system to generate a rate of change error in this event? If not, then the NI portion of the KIA isn't being tested.
In order to hit the KIA, it seems like the *question should pose a situation where a load reject occurs and then test the applicant's knowledge of the combined error signal. The 2nd fill-in-the-blank statement could still apply.
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Stem Focus: The stem doesn't include a question.
WOOTF predicts how the reactor control system will respond?
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Stem Focus: The wording of the 2nd fill-in-the-blank statement can be streamlined.
IF the Combined error signal becomes 4 °F, THEN rod speed will be at __ steps per minute.
s 0611912014 T2G2 015 A1.07, Comprehension, Modified, Oconee NRC (Bank H
M 4658)
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The licensee followed B Caballero's recommendation Question appears to be satisfactory. 07/23/2014 Changed to Unit 2 Page 18 of60
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Link units ward KIA Only 32 I H I 3 I I
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s 016A4.02, Modified, Comprehension, 2009 MNS SRO Exam NRC 070 (Bank 3085)
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KA appears to match.
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Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
07/23/2014 Changed to Unit 2 33 I F I 2-3 I I
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KA appears to NOT match. I am not sure that Fuel Handling Equipment System (FHES) is same as Fuel Handling Building Ventilation. The KA states loss of the radiation monitor will have on the Fuel Handling System.
Not the ventilation system.
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Unit 2
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This question has to be replaced with something that is associated with the actions on loss of the radiation monitor and its effects on the Fuel Handling System.
07/01/2014
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Discussed with licensee can only use this because their system does not work with fuel handling like Catawba's does.
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Therefore it appears to be ok.
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KA appears to match
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Unit 2 Appears to be ok.
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LOK LOD (F/H)
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Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Link units ward KIA Only 35 H
3 N
s 045K5.23, New, Comprehension
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KA appears to match
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Unit 1 Appears to be ok 07/23/2014
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Changed to Unit 2.
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- Early submittal sample Question rec'd on 3-20-14**********
T2G2 055 A3.03, McGuire 2009 Retake NRC Exam, Q# 35
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Cred Dist: If more than two refueling outages has elapsed since the CSAEs dischar~ed to the Turbine Building Roof, then the plausibility of the 1 5 part of Choices NB (CSAEs discharge to Turbine Roof) is borderline. Suggest replacing the 1st part of Choices NB with something plausible.
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Q=KIA: The only "automatic" operation being tested is the annunciator, which, is a borderline KIA match. Sometimes, the only "automatic" feature for a system is the annunciator; however, in this case, we should be able to test some "automatic" operation knowledge for the condenser air removal system. For example, suggest testing automatic operation of the steam pressure control valves (ZJ-2 and ZJ-96) or some other automatic CSAE feature.
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Stem 1cues1 T/F I Cred. I Partial I Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
Link
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Explanation 055 A3.03, New, Memory
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KA appears to match
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Unit 0
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Replacement question.
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Is this pressure a number that the operators are expected to know from memory? Make sure that the OPS representative agrees with this and that the OPS manager does also.
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CSAE, Condenser Steam Air Ejector? Every other abbreviation used does this need to be identified also? ZJ from the list Otherwise appears to be ok.
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Need to capitalize minimum in the second question.
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OPS is ok with this question.
N E/S I 075 K2.03, New Memory
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KA appears to match.
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This is written and read awkwardly. Suggest removing the first word "TO."
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Unit 1,
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What are some other loads that come off of 1TD and 1TA?
Are they also 4160v? Depending what loads are on these buses depends on how I feel about these as being plausible distractors. Ask licensee to explain.
Appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
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Changed Unit 2
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Removed TO
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Appears to be ok. TD supplies ETB and TA supplies ETA.
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LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Link units ward KIA Only 38 F
2 N
s 086 K106, New, Memory
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KA appears to match
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As above, make sure that the OPS manager agrees that the applicants have to know the set point from memory.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
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OPS is ok with it.
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The question was written awkward. Asked to put the Jockey pump first before we asked the level Appears to be ok.
07/30/2014 9-11 validators selected the wrong answer. There was an issue how this was identified and the research identified Low Level Intake to RN to RV (containment cooling) to RL. Changing the answer to RL. Answer stays the same.
39 F
2 M
E EPE007EK2.03, Modified, Memory, 2009 MNS Audit Q 42 (Bank 3160)
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KA appears to
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In the E6 line "after" needs to be somehow highlighted so the applicants DO NOT miss it.
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"First-Out" needs to highlighted also so this is not missed.
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In the first question we ask the color of the window, the window is WHITE, however we are asking what COLOR the light is that will illuminate this window. Does this need to be changed to reflect this nuance?
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Not very discriminating.
l:i' Otherwise appears to be ok.
I 07/2312014
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. the convention is this is DARK, not in alarm.
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Ok as is.
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LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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3 M
s APE008AK3.03, Bank, Memory, 2010 MNS RO Exam Audit 40 (Bank 2940) 1" KA appears to match
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Unit 0 Appears to be ok.
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E APE105/107AK3.07 1"
KA appears to match.
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Unit 1.
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There are two answers to this question the way this is written. The level has to be identified as Minimum or Maximum which is required for a heat sink. As it is now, 11 as well as 17% will provide a heat sink.
Otherwise it appears the rest of the question appears to be ok.
I 07123/2014
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Changed to Unit 2.
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Added suggestion.
OK as changed.
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s APE022AA2.01, Modified, Comprehension, 2005 MNS NRC SRO Exam NRC 077 (Bank 3690) 1" KA appears to matches
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Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
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APE025AA 1.09, Modified, Comprehension, 2011 MNS NRC Q 45 (Bank 4397)
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KA appears to match.
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Unit 1
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In the stem using the+ sign should this be like(+) this so it is not missed. In other questions using the negative sign it Page 23 of60
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LOD (1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred.
Focus Dist.
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Explanation is written as(-). Ask licensee to be consistent.
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What is going on with NCS level, oscillating? What is going on with the Motor Amps? Oscillating, increasing?
think that these should be provided also. Is this information necessary for the question and maybe the determination of cavitation or run out? Could this question be changed to have the run out situation occur rather than cavitation? Ask licensee.
Discuss with licensee.
07/23/2014
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Changed to unit 2.
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Not necessary to do 4 above.
Appears to be ok.
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(1-5) 44 I H I 2
I 2-3 F
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- Early submittal sample Question rec'd on 3-20-14**********
T1G1 026 AK3.04
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Partial: An applicant can (successfully) argue that there is no correct answer to the 1 51 part of the question because the stem doesn't identify what KC flow was after the LOOP/EDG failure occurred. In other words, the ONLY time (per OP/2/A/6400/005 P&L 2.8) that the aux bldg. non-essential header is required to be manually isolated is when KC flow to the ND Hxs exceeds 6000 gpm. The stem doesn't provide the current KC flow rate.
Provide control board meter unid#, noun name, and proposed flow rate value in the stem.
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Q=KIA: OP/2/A/6400/005 Precaution & Limitation 2.8 applies to an emergency/abnormal situation (Tier 1 aspect); however, I couldn't find any step in the applicable AOPs (Loss of KC or Loss of Power) or in the EOPs (ECA-0.0) that directs manually isolated the non-essential header. What tells the operator to do this? (Just the P&L ?). It is important to find an AOP or EOP step that deals with this task since this is a Tier1 Group 1 KIA.
Please provide. If no AOP or EOP step directs this task, then this question may not be hitting the intent of the KIA.
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Stem Focus: The 2°d fill-in-the-blank statement should include a phrase "in accordance with OP/2/A/6400/005 P&L 3.8."
06/19/2014 026 AK3.04, NEW, Memory,
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KA appears to match
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Unit 2
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ND and KC has to be defined? If you do that here then there are a lot of questions that will need to be changed also. Ask licensee what way they want to handle this.
Otherwise appears to be ok 07/23/2014
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OK as written.
Appears to be ok.
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LOK LOO (F/H)
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Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Link units ward KIA Only 45 H
2-3 B
s APE029EK2.06, Bank, Comprehension, 2012 MNS Audit SRO Exam 046 (Bank 3265)
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KA appears to
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Unit 1 Appears to be ok.
46 H
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s EPE038 EA2.03, Modified, Comprehension, 2010 MNS RO Exam NRC 073 (Bank 2773)
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KA appears to be
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Unit 1
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Not so sure that this question meets the modified requirements. Discuss with licensee.
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Changed from modified to bank.
Appears to be ok,.
47 F
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E APE040 AA1.03, New, Memory
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KA appears to
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Unit 1
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Add to the initial bullets in the last one that states the Both CA valves.... Add the noun names for those valves.
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You don't have to have the ACTUAL steps provided in the procedure. You don't have to have the Ensure or however it was written. Each numbered step can be written as CLOSE valves XXX and XXX. Each line does not have to be different. Discuss with licensee.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
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Added 3 above.
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OK as it was written.
Appears to be ok Page 26 of60
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LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 48 H
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APE54AK1.01, New, Comprehension,
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KA appears to match.
Appears to be ok.
49 H
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E/S EPE055 EK3.01, New, Memory
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KA appears to match.
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Unit 0
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While the question is essentially ok I eliminated the one hour time ONLY because I thought that the 250 VDC battery should last at least 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> and not one hour.
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Is there any other battery operated system that lasts for 6 to 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />? If there is, then that would be a better value and would have been harder to guess at the hour requirement. If there is one then recommend changing this to the higher value.
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Discuss with licensee.
Change this as recommended.
07/23/2014
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Change the words one and four to numeric symbol. 1 and
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They have vital batteries that designed to last only one hour. Therefore this is ok.
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3 of 8 people picked the wrong answer as it is.
50 F
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APE057AA1.01, Bank, Memory, 2011 MNS RO Audit Exam Audit Q 50 (Bank 4479).
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KA appears to match.
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Is there a procedure available to accomplish this action in this situation?
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51 52
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LOK (F/H)
H F
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LOO (1-5) 2-3 2
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Stem 1cues1 T/F I Cred. IPartiall Job-I Minutia
~oos Dict LI~
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In all distractors BUT distractor C static inverter 1 EVIA is referred to as written, "static inverter 1 EVIA." In distractor C it is "1 EVIA. Add static inverter to 1 EVIA.
do not understand the bus layout, would you please bring or send me a copy of the bus diagram so I can understand this questions better.
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Changed C as suggested.
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Added the procedure in which this is being done.
Appears to be ok.
B S
I APE 058 AA 2.01, Bank, Comprehension, 2013 MNS Question 50.
N
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KA appears to match
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Distractor C has the word "the" in the second part which is not in the answer, Distractor A.
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Answers were swapped and the NOT put at last two.
Appears to be ok.
07/23/2014 changed as suggested.
E I APE 062 G 2.4.8, Memory, NEW,
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KA appears to match.
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The stem really does not ask if the CRS can decide what to do with performance of both these procedures. This is inferred in the answer but it does not state what procedures are in force. Does the question need to be fixed to add this?
. 07/23/2014
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This was changed in the stem and meets the KA.
Appears to be ok.
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Q# I LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5) 53 I F
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2-3 55 H
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APE 065 G 2.4.11, Bank, 2011 NRC Q 55, (Bank 4408)
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KA appears to match
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I think that in question 1 the word "the" should be added prior to the fill in part. It reads a little better.
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The previous question had "the" in the question.
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At the end of the section for this question there were two pages associated with question 55. I see that this was the information from the question as it was on the previous NRC examination.
07/23/2014
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Added 2.
Appears to be OK as is.
E I WE 11 EK1.1, Comprehension, New,
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KA appears to match.
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Re-arrange the first part of distractors C and D to read, "ONLY the NS pump." This reads better than the initial arrangement.
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Should the description of FWST level and containment pressure be shown to be dynamic in that level is continuing to decrease and increasing respectively? Ask licensee.
07/23/2014
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Used recommendation Appears to be ok.
E I WE05 G 2.2.44, Comprehension, Modified, 2011 MNS RO audit 064 (Bank 4486)
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KA appears to match.
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How about changing the value of the 2 B SG to 35% that would make ALL the SGs below 36%. That makes it more plausible to use since all 4 SGs are below the ACC
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LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5) 56 F
2 57 F
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Stem I Cues I T /F I Cred. I Partial I Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
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Explanation numbers.
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Question is considered to be modified.
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Should the second part be beefed up to ensure that the minimum number be selected? It appears that 1 is not the MINIMUM unless the use of the head vents is also being opened. Ask licensee to evaluate. The second part is pretty trivial I do not believe that anyone would get that wrong.
07/23/2014
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Changed as requested.
Appears to be ok.
APE077 AK1.02, Modified, Memory, 2013 MNS Q 56 (Bank)
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KA appears to NOT match. This question is a systems question. What happens to the Main Generator? This does not concern itself with the procedure.
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The first part of the question can be answered only with the word in parenthesis. Overexcited! This means lagging.
How else could that first part be answered?
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This question needs to be changed to be more in line with the procedure.
Currently evaluated as unsatisfactory. Discuss with licensee.
07/23/2014
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Made significant changed in the stem. Stem is ok
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Made more operational. Oriented.
Appears to be ok.
B S
I APE 024 K2.04, Memory, Bank 2010 MNS NRC Exam Q 57 (exact KA)
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KA appears to match.
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The question was modified from 2010 in that all the plant data was removed.
Appears to be ok
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LOK LOD (F/H)
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Explanation I APE028 AA2.08, Comprehension, NEW
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KA appears to match
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Should indicate in the given conditions be plural, indicates?
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Was the AND in the question supposed to be underlined as well as capitalized? I don't care but just be consistent with each question.
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Have licensee explain how this is actually done to ensure I know how to do this type of question.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
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Removed underline from and. And changed indicated Appears to be ok.
I APE 037 AA 1.08, New, Comprehension,
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KA appears to match.
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First part of question is calculate, second part is memory.
This is a low level comprehension.
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Is it possible that based on the question that an applicant states there is no correct answer because charging flow of 125 GPM has stabilized PZR level. Would a better distractor for A and C second part be 125 GPM based on the question? Not sure this would make sense or not. Ask licensee to determine if could be correct based on the wording of the question. Do we need to change terminology?
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Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
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Ok as is. The above makes no sense. This is the only way to identify leakage.
Appears to be ok as is, no changes are necessary.
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Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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Link units ward KIA Only 60 H
2-3 N
E APE051 AA2.02, Comprehension, NEW,
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KA appears to match.
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Where does the information provided in the General Discussion that the Turbine will trip on 20" - 23" HG vacuum? The material presented in the question does not provide that information other than in the general description. Have licensee identify where this comes from!
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Determine why 7 minutes is a reasonable answer. Discuss with licensee.
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Add a period at the end of the second question following "trip."
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It would seem based on the questions provided info 8 minutes would be the answer for 23" HG vacuum.
Discuss with licensee.
07/23/2014
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Changed from 7 to 8 and added EARLIEST Appears to be ok as changed.
61 F
2 B
E APE059 AK1.01, Memory, Bank, 2010 NRC Q 61 (Bank 4991)
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KA appears to match.
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When reading the given conditions, I miss-read that the water was contaminated. Is there a way to BOLD or underline IS or contaminated? Whatever is the convention used for the exam. Ask licensee to determine what to do.
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First part of the question is General Employee Training (GET). The second part is system operations.
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This question while a repeat from the 2010 exam was also a repeat from the 2006 examination and is listed as bank 628. The same KA was used at that time also.
Discuss the above with the licensee.
07/23/2014 Page 32 of60
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Ok as changed.
Appears to be ok.
I APE060 AK3.02, Modified, 2009 SRO exam NRC Q 49 (Bank 3043)
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KA appears to match.
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This question was an SRO question on the 2009 exam, is this knowledge that the RO is required t know? ASK the licensee Operations Representative if this is required RO knowledge.
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In the initial conditions, in the second bullet, should the word "minimally" be identified with caps or bold? Ask licensee to look at and insure this is done the same for all questions.
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Are the RO applicants expected to know the requirements of Accidents based on 10CFR100? This is NOT normally RO applicant knowledge. Insure the OPS Supervisor agrees with requiring this knowledge.
Discuss with licensee.
07/23/2014
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Normally not RO knowledge however it is in the objective for the RO.
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OPS states this is fine.
Appears to be ok as is.
I WE 14, EK3.4, Memory, NEW,
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KA appears to match.
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What is CPCS? Does CPCS automatically STOP anything? Why is it necessary to identify a system that does this action? Why not just say automatically stops.
Let the applicant determine by what system this will stop.
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Stem 'Cues I T/F I Cred., Partial I Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
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Explanation
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For second part of distractors A and C I would rather say return Cold legs to maximum flow rate. Discuss with licensee.
Discuss with licensee 07/23/2014 1.
CPCS is - Containment pressure control system. Has separate system that gives a confirmatory signal hat containment pressure is actually hi.
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Made changes as requested.
Appears to be ok.
WE13 G 2.1.25, Modified, Comprehension, 2009 CNS Audit Q 59 (Bank 4521)
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KA appears to match.
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What references are being provided? It appears that the TS with table 3.7.1-1 and NOT table 3.7.1-2. IS this correct? Discuss with licensee.
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The second part is a direct look up. WE are not allowed to use direct look up questions on the initial exam.
References can be used however the answer cannot be a direct look up in the reference material.
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Discuss with OPS supervisor to see if they require that the pressure for entry into FR-H.2 is required knowledge.
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Is it a coincidence that the relief setpoint for 2SV-12 is the same as the pressure for entry into FR-H.2? Ask licensee.
Question is considered to be unsatisfactory because there is a direct look up in the reference material.
07/23/2014
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Rewrote question. Look at question to see what was changed based on above comments.
Appears to be ok.
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LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 65 H
3 M
s WE03 EK1.3, Comprehension, Modified, 2013 MNS NRC Q 44,
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KA appears to match.
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When do ACC numbers come into play? Containment Pressure? Come into play at 3 psig and is NOT out of it until evaluated.
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Meets modified criteria.
Appears to be ok.
66 H
2-3 M
E G 2.1, 2.1.7, Modified, Comprehension, 2010 MNS Audit Exam Q 41, (Bank 2441)
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KA appears to match.
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The question ONLY asks if SI can be terminated. The answers state Yes (only 1) or NO (3 of them). The question does not illicit the second part of each answer, or the reason that SI can or cannot be terminated.
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Add to the stem,"... can Safety Injection be terminate at this time and the reason it can or cannot be terminated."
I OtheM;,, appearn to be ok 07/23/2014
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Added to the stem the reason why.
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Changed the distractors makes it more challenging..
Appears to be ok.
67 F
2 N
E Gen 2.1, G 2.1.14, Memory, NEW,
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KA appears to match.
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Distractor B does not appear to be plausible. It is a line up only, do you start a pump? I do not think this makes much sense. Change this to something like Closing a breaker of some sort. Maybe energizing the breakers for the Accumulators. Discuss with licensee.
Discuss Page 35 of60
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Ok as changed.
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Capitalized requires.
S I G 2.1, G 2.1.21, New, Memory,
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KA appears to match.
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Appears to be ok.
07/23/2014 E
I Gen 2.2, G 2.2.36, Comprehension, Bank, 2011, MNS, NRC exam 052, (Bank 4405)
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KA appears to match.
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Are the RO applicants expected to use the TS and evaluate operability? Discuss with OPS manager to insure this is a requirement for RO applicants. Most places it is NOT. The only RO requirement is to know above the line and not to interpret TS below the line.
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This question is HARD to read the way it is. There are some common phrases in all the distractors that can be brought up to the stem. For example, "Declare the 1A NV pump INOPERBLE by," can be put up in the stem.
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Rearrange distractors C and D to have the 1A NV pump the first thing you read rather than the way it is done now.
Discuss after changes made.
07/23/2014
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ROs are expected to do this at McGuire.
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Unit 2
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Did the #3 and #4 Appears to be ok.
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LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 70 H
3 M
s Gen 2.2, G2.2.38, Modified, Comprehension, 2009 MNS Audit 05, (Bank 3120)
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KA appears to match
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Appears to be ok.
71 H
3 M
s Gen 2.3, G 2.3.4, Comprehension, Modified, CNS bank Question 4243.
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KA appears to match.
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Appears to be ok.
72 F
2-3 N
E Gen 2.3, G 2.3.5, Memory, NEW
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KA appears to match.
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Remove the coma from the line that states in accordance. \\
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In last bullet identify the word NOT to make sure it is not missed.
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Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/23/2014
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Did all suggestions and also bolded NOT also.
Appears to be ok.
73 H
2-3 B
s Gen 2.4, G 2.4.11, Comprehension, Bank, 2012 MNS Audit Exam, 073, (bank, 4426)
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KA appears to match.
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Appears to be ok Page 37 of60
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LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 74 H
2-3 N
E Gen 2.4, G 2.4.25, Comprehensive, NEW
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KA appears to match.
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How ABOUT MAKING THIS QUESTION A FILL IN THE BLANK.
THAT WOULD MAKE IT LIKE ALMOST ALL THE OTHER QUESTIONS TO THIS POINT. MADE FILL IN THE BLANK
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How can this be considered a comprehension question, what does the individual have to analyze, calculate or evaluate to get to that mode of thinking. It appears to me that this is rote memorization. If you don't know this, you cannot figure it out. This question needs to be changed to memory level. Discuss with licensee to understand what they were thinking of when this was identified as comprehension. Concurred memory
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The questions analysis talks to determining what needs to be done to determine if AP-45 is entered. While this is true the question does this for the applicant. The question tells you that one of the following locations is going to be used to enter AP-45. Otherwise there is NO answer. Memory ok as analyzed by licensee.
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Ask the OPS representative if this is a valid question that the applicants are expected to memorize all the areas in which to enter this procedure.
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How many people got this question correct? Licensee to identify from validation.
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The reference material identifies that the Unit 1 exterior dog house location, however the answer is Unit 2 exterior dog house location. Does this matter that the reference does not reflect the answer? Maybe the wrong dog house was highlighted.
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Link units ward Q= I SRO I B/M/N I U/E/S KIA Only Explanation 75 H
2-3 B
SRO.EXAMINATION Page 39 of60 Discuss with licensee.
07/23/2014
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OPS REP STATES THIS IS A STRETCH FOR AN RO TO KNOW THIS.
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Validated 4 of 9. 2 ROs and 2 SROs got it wrong. May May have to make his a U because the OPS rep stated this is a long list and should not have to be memorized.
E I GEN 2.4, G 2.4.30, Comprehension, Bank, 2007 MNS NRC SRO Retake Examination NRC Q 75 (Bank 3496)
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KA appears to match.
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Verify that OPS representative agrees that this is required knowledge of the newly certified RO applicant. Some places it is not. Discuss with licensee.
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The time that the form is completed provides a cue on when the State and Counties have to be informed. I would suggest that this time for the last entry be 0215 and then change the state and counties time in distractor C and D to 0230. In this way the time the form was completed does not weigh in on the time Di$cuss with licensee concerning changes.
07/23/2014
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OPS states ok for an RO to know.
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ROs are not required to know much but there is a lesson plan.
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LOK LOD (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 76 F
2-3 x
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003A2.01, Memory, Bank, 2010 MNS NRG Exam NRG Q 76 (Bank 2776)
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KA appears to match.
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In the first question there is teaching in the stem. The requirement for performing this action in 3-5 minutes is not necessary for the applicant to be told this information. This can be removed and replaced with adding something about the time critical action associated with this isolation.
Please remove the specific time as in the question.
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In previous questions, ONLY has been in all Caps and should be here also. Distractors B and D second part has only written with small letters.
Discuss with licensee.
07/22/2014
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Added all caps for ONLY in B and D
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Parenthesis needs closing in stem.
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Removed the 3-5 teaching requirements.
Appears to be sat.
77 F
3 B
U/E 022 G 2.1.28, Bank, Memory, 2010 MNS SRO Audit Exam Q 90 (Bank 2990)
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KA appears to match.
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Are there ANY cases where two accidents are occurring simultaneously or subsequently? If this is NOT the case then I do not believe that distractors C and D first part are plausible. Discuss with licensee. I would suggest that we use ONLY LOCA or ONLY Steam Line Break but not as it is.
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In the first question it partially states"... to limit peak Containment Pressure and Temperature during... " This could be used, if the applicants fail to remember if it was temperature and pressure. Suggest changing by adding the word "peak" prior to Temperature. This way we are not Page 40 of60
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Discuss with licensee.
07/22/2014
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Changed question as suggestion. See exam for changes.
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Changed peak as requested above.
Question appears to be sat.
026 G 2.4.31, Comprehension, NEW.
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KA appears to match.
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Be consistent with use of the legend. In that, I would suggest that ALL procedures should be identified there.
Even if the procedure is being used in the initial conditions.
Discuss with licensee for being consistent.
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While not identified in any of the provided reference material this question can be answered by the knowledge of the NOTE prior to STEP 8.h. The NOTE states that if there are no NS pumps operating and containment pressure is greater than 3 psig then this would result in an orange path. The just of question 1.
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The NOTE also requires that a NS pump be restored prior to entering FR-Z.1. This answers step 2.
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While the question on the surface appears to be complicated it is just more of a memory level question based on NOTE knowledge.
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NOTES in procedures are NOT SRO only.
Evaluated as Unsatisfactory, discuss with licensee.
07/22/2014
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Added the ES 1.3 to the legend.
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The question after discussion with another examiner determined that this question is sufficient difficulty for the SRO only and therefore is satisfactory the way it was delivered.
Question is satisfactory as delivered. Should have been determined as such.
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Stem I Cues I T/F I Cred. I Partial I Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
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Explanation x
N E I 059 A 2.12, Comprehensive, NEW, Provided reference.
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KA appears to match.
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This question is to evaluate the data.
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System knowledge used to evaluate Condition D. This is RO knowledge.
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valve 1-CF-106 AB to 10 seconds for the stroke want another valve to be 10.3 seconds, not sure which one it should be but would like it to be 111111 111
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The explanation of the Conditions should show what the valves being evaluated are.
Evaluated for enhancements.
07/22/2014
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Changed as suggested.
Appears to be ok.
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LOK LOO (F/H)
(1-5)
Stem Cues T/F Cred. Partial Job-Minutia
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SRO B/M/N U/E/S Explanation Focus Dist.
Link units ward KIA Only 80 H
5 x
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- Early submittal sample Question rec'd on 3-20-14**********
T2G1 062 A2.13
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L00=5: Any TS action statements > 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> usually require a reference because memorizing TS action statements is LOO =
- 5. On the other hand, with this proposed question, providing TS 3.8.1 makes the 2°d portion of the question a direct lookup.
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Q=KIA: The proposed question does not test the ground portion of the KIA statement because the stem tells the applicant that a ground fault has occurred.
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Stem Focus: The reason for why 1 B O/G being previously inoperable is not necessary; just say it's inoperable.
Suggest the following:
Given the following sequence of events on Unit 1:
1 B DIG is inoperable.
1 A DIG was paralleled with 1 ET A to verify operability when DIG A GROUND FAULT (1AD-111 A5) alarmed The SRO declared DIG A inoperable and determined that Tech Spec 3.8.1 (AC-SOURCES-OPERA TING) Action E.1 was required (Two DGs inoperable: Restore one DG to OPERABLE status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />).
WOOTF identifies 1) the relay that actuated to cause the alarm and 2) the bases for why 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> is allowed to restore one DG instead of requiring an immediate plant shutdown.
[REFERENCE PROVIDED: Print+ Tech Specs]
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59DGN; (see bases below)
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Some other plausible relay on the print; (use bases for another action statement from another LCO as plausible distracter) u With Train A and Train B DGs inoperable, there are no remaining standb' AC sources. Thus, with an assumed loss of offsite electrical power, insufficient standby AC sources are available to power the minimum required ESF functions. Since the offsite electrical power system is the only source of AC power for this level of degradation, the risk associated with continued operation for a very short time could be less than that associated with an immediate controlled shutdown (the immediate shutdown could cause grid instability, which could result in a total loss of AC power). Since any inadvertent generator trip could also result in a total loss of offsite AC power, however, the time allowed for continued Dage 43 ofC 0 operation is severely restricted. The intent here is to avoid the risk associated with an immediate controlled shutdown and to minimize the risk associated with this level of degradation.
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LOO (1-5) 3 Page 44 of60
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4-16-14: Licensee requested new KIA because it was not possible to write a discriminating question at the SRO level without expending an inordinate amount of resources and time (referring to electrical distribution diagrams).
Randomly selected new KIA as 062 A2.10 (3.0/3.3).
06/17/2014
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KA appears match.
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Explain how the Annunciator windows are read, are the ones with NO highlighting in alarm? Not sure I understand how to read this. ALSO, are the applicants expected to read this window blocks or just have a feel of what is going on from experience? The picture is not readable.
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When you say actual VCT level, does that mean what the board meters are reading?
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Is it necessary to state that VCT level is abnormal in each of the questions? I would think that 14% VCT level would be known as an abnormal VCT level. Take out the word abnormal from each question.
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The way the procedures are listed in the legend is very hard to read. I would suggest that the use of commas after the first part (loss of vital or aux control power), Enclosure
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Otherwise appears to be ok 07/22/2014
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Light windows are in alarm, and the dark are dark not in alarm.
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Actual board VCT level is the control board instruments.
Removed Actual from stem.
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Removed abnormal Appears to be ok as changed.
07/30/2014 Found out part of the procedure number was missing need to add 003 to A 2 and C 2.
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Stem 'Cues I T/F I Cred., Partial J Job-I Minutia Focus Dist.
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Explanation 002A2.04, Memory, Modified, 2012 MNS NRC 056
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KA appears to match.
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This question was on the 2012 RO exam, is that correct?
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Is there not an automatic reactor trip with the loss of both main feed water pumps?
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Why is it necessary to identify the procedure path from E-0 to FR-H.1? IT should be sufficient to just have they are in FR-H.1, correct?
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The second part of the question the distractors A and B do not make sense. Anyone should know that if the crew had to go to H.1 that they are never allowed to stop trying to get feed water or auxiliary feed water back. This makes this not plausible.
Need to fix the second part of A and B.
07/22/2014
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Was an RO question before. Added
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Changed to remove flow and only in H.1
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The licensee states that this is a common misconception that once the crew gets to feed and bleed that they DO NOT have to continue to restore feed water.
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1 of 4 did not understand the concept. The question will be left as is because of the validation.
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There seems to be a link with the length of time the simulator scenarios last. Because they stop before they try to attempt to get feed back.
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KA appears to match
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The background document actually states that the 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> is from S/I actuation. Does that mean the first question should be from the LOCA or from the SI actuation? Seems the question should be more precise.
Ask licensee.
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First part is RO.
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Can the second part of C and D be shortened to state that "KC can support KF cooling and still fill the ESF design
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Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
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Made changes as suggested.
Appears to be ok.
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KA appears to match.
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In the explanation for this question it states that VI pressure is 88 psig, is this a typo? Which is the correct number 80 as on question or 88 in the analysis? Discuss to see if question or analysis should be changed. Looks like the analysis should be 80 vice 88.
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Why is it necessary to state where the leak is from?
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
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Answer to 2 above it was a typo
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Removed the location of the leak.
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Added the noun name for the AP-22, "Loss of VI."
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KA appears to match.
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Is it necessary to use the actual step number of 18 in the conditions? Can this be removed so the applicants don't feel like they are responsible for this information? We need to know the overall mitigation strategy and not the step per say.
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While the second part of C and D may make sense for other areas, I do not believe it makes sense here since level is greater than 50% in the PZR. PZR level is not going down and inventory is good, why would anyone pick this as it is? What has the validation shown? Did anyone get this one wrong? Discuss with licensee.
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Not so sure that this is comprehension. This appears to be pure memory. Discuss with licensee.
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Otherwise it appears that should be ok.
07/22/2014
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Not necessary to remove the step number. Reworded.
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Changed LR level to add RVLIS, I didn't understand that the Lower Range was low range. My comment is not true for the above.
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If we added a pressure than we could make distractors C and D valid. Before it didn't make sense. Added pressure of 900 psig to make them plausible.
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Also changed to SI CAN be terminated vice WILL BE. See final test.
Appears to be ok.
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KA appears to match.
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What data/information is provided that the applicants have to review and determine between ECA 1.1 or 1.3? What information, sump level is the key here?
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I think we need more information in the stem to cause the applicant to think that ES 1.1 is a reasonable way to go.
What other information is needed to get them to go that way.
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Would reducing flow on the ND pump and then tripping the NV and NI pumps be plausible rather than just securing all the pumps immediately? Discuss with licensee.
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Make changes to allow ES-1.1 to be another answer.
Added a time line to describe a loss of 1 A ND pump and then have the B ND pump oscillate Ok as changed. Looks really good.
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T1G1 038 G2.1.30, 2010 McGuire NRC Exam, 0#87
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Q=KIA: The proposed question tests the applicants' knowledge of the bases for actions taken in AP-10. The ability to locate and operate and operate components is not being tested.
SRO-only: The charging flow limitations is RO knowledge and the overall mitigative strategy for a SGTR, including cool down to target temperature, is RO knowledge.
It's difficult to link this KIA to a SRO 10CFR55.43b topic; therefore, contact Chief Examiner to randomly select another Generic KIA for the SGTR T1 G1 topic.
4-16-14: Randomly selected 038 G2.1.20 (4.6/4.6) because a discriminating could not be written at the SRO level.
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I would suggest that distractor A be changed to be E-3, then E-2 then ECA 3.1. This would make two distractors with E3 then E2 and two distractors with E2 and E3.
s Discuss with licensee. Can you get to ECA 3.1 from E2?
Does this make sense? IF not then do not change.
s Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
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Cannot get to ECA 3.1 from E2. So left as is.
Question appears to be ok as is.
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KA appears to match
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UNIT 1
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Since 1ETA is powered from SATA and aligned to Unit 2, do we assume that Unit 2 is still at power? Is this a correct evaluation? Is that what this means?
Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
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Ok as is and # 3 is correct above.
Appears to be ok.
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KA appears to match.
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While this question has information obtained from the procedure it seems to me that this is also VI system knowledge and is most likely RO knowledge.
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I will look at this question again because I need the lesson plans, which I do not have, to review this information to see Page 50 of60
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Explanation what the learning objectives are required of the RO knowledge.
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I believe that system knowledge could answer both of these questions.
Evaluated as a U until I review the VI lesson plan and see the objectives required of the RO applicants. I do not believe this is SRO ONLY.
07/22/2014
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60 only appears to be in the AP. 85 is the automatic setpoint.
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From the system lesson plan.
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Licensee states that the 60 psig is detailed procedure knowledge.
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Not RO knowledge will allow as SRO.
Ok as is.
APE 061 G2.1.19, NEW, Comprehension.
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KA appears to match.
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While the question uses more than one mental process all this does is to use the information provided an FIND where the values provided at 0830 exceed those provided in the reference material. And the second time the applicant does the same thing.
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The only mental juggling is to find a number that is higher than the provided information. Not much effort in this. This is on the verge of a DIRECT Look Up situation.
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What information is being provided to the applicants? If it is just the two pages as in the material provided then this is not going to be a good evaluation of the SRO knowledge in this area.
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Level of difficulty is evaluated as a 1. What other material can the applicants be provided? Ask licensee.
07/22/2014
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Will get the entire RP-000, 39 page long.
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Will have to look at this with some other barrier broken or some other information that needs to be able to compete so they have to make a decision.
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May have to look at adding EMF 51.
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OSM is not the name now, it is the Shift manager. Now, it's the CP&L 07/23/2014
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Added the EMF 51,
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These requires the RO to go to the Radiological portion. IF that is the only one they go to then they would be and ALERT and would be incorrect.
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T1G2 068 G2.1.31
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SRO-only: The proposed question does not test one of the seven 1 OCFR55.43(b) topics. The question information sheet indicated that procedure selection is being tested; however. neither of the fill-in-the-blank statements deal with procedure selection.
I tried developing a question to hit the KJA and hit procedure selection... but was only able to get this far (you may be able to complete the effort - see below)
Given the following plant conditions:
The crew has entered AP-24, Loss of Plant Control Due to Fire or Sabotage.
The SSF has NOT been activated due to a fire.
The SRO is evaluating Step 3:
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Check if control of systems required to safely shutdown the plant from Control Room and Aux Shutdown Panel - LOST.
WOOTF completes both statements?
If the only method of safely shutting down requires using a combination of Train 'A" and Train "B" equipment, THEN the answer to Step 3 is __. (NO vs YES)
Need another fill-in-the-blank to target PROCEDURE SELECTION; however, I don't think the KIA lends itself to this.
This is a tough KJA to hit at the SRO level. Suggest replacing KJA; contact Chief Examiner.
4-16-14: Licensee could not write a discriminating question at the SRO level.
Randomly selected 068 G2.2.44 (4.214.4) 06/17/2014 APE 068 G 2.2.44, New, Memory, Unit 1 and Unit 2
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KA appears to match.
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In the first question add after the comma, In accordance with AP-45, the...
With the above appears to be ok.
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Appears be ok.
No additional comments.
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What about changing the temperature to 253 deg F. and then change the answer to B?
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Otherwise appears to be ok.
07/22/2014
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NEED to Come back to this one.
07/23/2014
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Did not want to use my suggestion. I agree with reason that this did not work. This would cause entry into the YELLOW path and there was no question to be added to the second part. This was a bank question and would have required a large amount of work.
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The way the question was at first is OK.
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No changes required.
Appears OK as is.
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E Gen 2.1, G 2.1.3, Memory, Bank, (2009 MNS NRC Exam NRC 086 (Bank 3101)
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KA appears to match
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I would change one of the answers, distractor C, to have 15 and 10 in that order.
Otherwise appears to be ok.
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Cannot do this because of the amount of time the SRO can be out of the control room.
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The suggestion is not possible.
Appears to be ok as is.
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E G 2.1.45, Bank, Memory, 2013 MNS NRC Q95
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How many questions have come from the previous 2 examinations?
The standard only allows 2 for the RO and 2 for the SRO. Please determine how many from the last examinations. Not just the last two. There are many repeat. How is this happening? Discuss with license.
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I would add the word "above" to the stem after the word "indications." This was confusing when I first read the question stem. This suggestion may help.
,____ Otherwise appears to be ok.
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Run a report from data base and see the exact KA matches.
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Second Report by the Hi level KA. Can you take the question to modify.?
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If the same question try to rearrange the answer.
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Added above
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The ops rep wanted to have the block of 1, 2 and 3 to be moved.
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07/22/2014
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Changed to Unit 2.
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T3 G2.3.6. 2011 MNS SRO Audit Exam 097 (Bank 4503)
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SRO-only: An applicant can successfully get the correct answer solely based on RO knowledge that the "paperwork" should be terminated at the same time as the Trip 2 set point was exceeded. Normally, an RO monitors the release and is responsible for terminating the release when flow and/or activity value thresholds are exceeded.
In the proposed question, the earliest required time to "terminate the paperwork" is also the same exact time an RO would terminate the release. Consequently, the proposed question doesn't really test the administrative knowledge aspect of release permits at the SRO level.
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Stem Focus: The term "paperwork" is vague.
Suggest writing a new question to test an administrative aspect of release permit authorizations at the SRO level. For example, the administrative (procedural) requirements when the radiation monitor is inoperable (provide ODCM-can't be a direct lookup), reporting requirements if the activity released exceeds the permit, OR the administrative authorization process for normal release permits.
06/17/2014 G 2.3.6, Bank, Comprehension, 2010 MNS Audit exam 083, (Bank 2983). KA appears to match.
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There should be a section that states there are NO special Instructions or something to that effect. This is in accordance with the provided reference material.
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I would suggest that we change A to read that the release rate is too low.
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Based on the information provided, how would the applicant know that the EMF-50 release rates are not correct? I do not believe this is plausible because the applicant has no basis for picking this as a correct answer.
This needs to be changed.
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Distractor C, I would suggest that this be changed to have EMF 36(L) be required to be placed in service. The stem does not speak to EMF-50 (L) being operable.
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Be consistent with the use of EMF and 1 EMF.
07/22/2014
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Added NO special instructions.
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Explanation G 2.3.15, NEW, Comprehension.
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KA appears to match
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Unit 1
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This is a direct look up and will not be able to be use. This question will have to be replaced.
Unsat, direct look up questions are not allowed.
07/22/2014
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Needed help to determine how to answer this question.
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I suggested to use 10CFR100 limits and tube leak and see if they could use this information to construct a question.
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Question will be replaced because the above was true.
07/23/2014
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See NEW question. For changes.
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Meets the KA Question appears to be ok.
G 2.4.21, Bank, Comprehension, 2012 MNS NRC Q77 (Bank 4428)
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KA appears to match.
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The previous question Notification of Unusual Event (NOUE) was defined. In this question the first bullet uses Unusual Event. This should be consistent. Change this to either NOUE spell it out.
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The second part of this question is trivial. ONLY the GE requires OFFSITE PARS to be identified. This immediately eliminates the SAE for A and D. This knowledge is evaluated as a 1 for this part of the question.
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Question is identified as a Comprehension level question.
IT is not at that level. The question only requires memorization. There is nothing in the question that requires the applicant to calculate, or take multiple steps to determine an answer. Either the applicant knows the answer or they do not. IT would not make sense that if the plant is upgrading to a higher EAL category level that the ability to report status in 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> blocks does not make sense.
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Capitalize OFFSITE in question 2.
Make changes to question, will allow it with the changes.
07/22/2014
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RP-3, talks about onsite protective actions. Evacuation of people from people from on site to off site actions.
07/23/2014
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ES-403, Rev. 9 Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist Facilit :
McGuire Nuclear Station Date of Exam:
8/21/14 Item Description
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Clean answer sheets copied before grading
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Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented
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Applicants' scores checked for addition errors reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations)
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Grading for all borderline cases (80 +/-2% overall and 70 or 80, as applicable, +/-4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail
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All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are *ustified
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Performance on missed questions checked for training
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