ML20195H603
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| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 06/11/1999 |
| From: | Hurley L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| 50-361-99-301, 50-362-99-301, NUDOCS 9906170095 | |
| Download: ML20195H603 (1) | |
See also: IR 05000361/1999301
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Laura Hurley, Licensing Assistant
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OPERATOR LICENSING WRITTEN RETAKE EXAMINATIONS
ADMINISTERED ON APRIL 16,1999, AT SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR
GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2.
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DOCKETS #50-361; 50-362
On April 16,1999, Operator Licensing Examinations were administered at the referenced
facility. Attached you will find the following information for processing through
NUDOCS and distribution to the NRC staff, including the NRC PDR:
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Facility submitted outline and the initial written exam submittal for
distribution under RIDS Code A070.
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Examination Report with the as given written examination attached,
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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-361; 50-362/99-301
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Dear Mr. Ray:
On April 16,1999, an operator licensing certification inspection was conducted at your San
Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The enclosed report presents the scope and results of that
inspection.
The inspection included an evaluation of four applicants for an operator license (two operators
and two senior operators). This was a licensee-authored retake written examination only and
did not involve an NRC site visit. We determined that the four applicants satisfied the
requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
The written examination was adequate for administration as submitted. Minor enhancement
comments to a number of questions were adequately addressed by your staff.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
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ENCLOSURE
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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REGION IV
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Docket Nos.:
50-361; 362
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License Nos.:
Report No.:
50-361;362/99-301
Licensee:
Southern California Edison Co.
Facility:
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Location:
P.O. Box 128
San Clemente, California 92674-0128
Dates:
April 16,1999
Inspector:
John L. Pellet, Chief, Operations Branch
Approved By:
Arthur T. Howell lil, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
ATTACHMENTS:
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Supplemental Information
Attachment 2:
Final Written Examination and Answer Key
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
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NRC Inspection Report 50-361; 362/99-301
NRC examiners. evaluated the competency of four operator license applicants for issuance of
operating licenses at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The licensee developed the
retake written examination using NUREG-1021, Interim Revision 8, January 1997. NRC
examiners reviewed, and approved the examination. The written examination was administered
on April 16,1999, by facility proctors in accordance with the guidance in NUREG 1021, Interim
Revision 8.
Qgggtions
The two reactor operator and two senior operator license applicants passed the
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The test material was adequato for administration as submitted, with no post-
examination changes identified (Section 05.1).
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Summary of Plant Status
The plant operated at essentially 100 percent power for the duration of this inspection.
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Operator Knowledge and Performance
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Inspection Scoce
On April 16,1999, the facility licensee proctored the administration of the written
examination approved by the NRC to the two individuals who had reapplied for a reactor
operator (RO) and two who had applied for senior operator (SRO) licenses. The
licensee proposed grades for the written examinations and evaluated the results for
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question validity and generic weaknesses. The examiner reviewed the licensee's
results.
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Observations and Findinas
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The minimum passing score was 80 percent. The candidates' scores for the written
examination ranged from 88 to 94 percent. The average score was 90. The licensee's
post-administration analysis identified that the administered examination was
acceptable. There were no post-examination comments or changes to the written
examination recommended by the licensee or identified by examiner review of the
results. Licensee review of the examination results indicated several questions
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identified potential validity or training deficiencies for further internal review. The
specific questions identified were common RO/SRO questions 1,37,39,52, and 69; RO
questions 82,95,96, and 99; and SRO only questions 83,85,86,87,92,96,98, and 99
(shown in Attachment 2 as questions 108,110,111,112,118,123, and 124). The
licensee found all questions appropriate and valid. The examiner reviewed this analysis
and the specific questions and determined that the issues were narrowly focused within
various systems, such as auxiliary feedwater, procedure immediate actions f rom
memory, annunciators, and technical specifications, and did not represent generic
weaknesses,
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The four applicants passed the written examination. No broad knowledge or training
weaknesses were identified as a result of evaluation of the graded examination.
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Initial Licensina Examination Devetooment
The facility licensee developed the initial licensing examination in accordance with
guidance provided in NUREG 1021," Operating Licensing Examinatica Standards,"
Interim Revision 8, dated January 1997.
05.1.1 Examination Outline
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The facility licensee submitted the initial examination outlines on January 14,1999. The
. chief examiner reviewed the submittal against the requirements of NUREG-1021,
Interim Revision 8.
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Observations and Findinas
The chief examiner determined that the initial examination outlines satisfied NRC
requirements.
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Conclusions
~The licensee submitted an adequate examination outline.
05.1.2
Examination Packaae
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Insoection Scope
The draft examination was transmitted by the licensee to the NRC on March 29,1999.
The licensee submitted the completed final examination pr.ckage on April 5,1999. The
chief examiner reviewed the examination against the requirements of NUREG-1021,
Interim Revision 8.
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Observations and Findinas
The draft written exarninations each contained 100 questions, The draft examinations
were technically valid, discriminated at the proper level, and responsive to the outline
submitted by the licensee. The written examination was considered adequate for
administration, as submitted. The examiner developed clarificat, ion or enhancement
comments on about one fourth of the questions. The licensee staff incorporated these
comments and all proposed enhancements were accepted by the examiner. In contrast
to the prior examination (see NRC Inspection Report 50-361; -362/98-302), the
submitted examination demonstrated improved question stem focus and distractor
' credibility. .The quality of the submitted examination was reflected in the lack of
post-administration changes, especially as compared to the prior examination, for which
the license requested changes to a significant number of the questions.
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The test material was adequate for administration as submitted by the licensee. No
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Exit Meeting Summary
The chief examiner telephonically presented the inspection results to the licensee staff
at the conclusion of the inspection on May 3,1999. The licensee acknowledged the
findings presented.
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this inspection.
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ATTACHMENT 1
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee
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INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED
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FINALWRITTEN EXAMINATION AND ANSWER KEY
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Question #1
Given the following plant conditions:
Unit 2 is operating at 100% power
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CEAC FAIL
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CEA DEV.
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CEAC INOP.
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CEAC SENS FAIL.
Answer B
Exam Level 8
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & J
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) . 001 ak2.05
Rod motion lights
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RO K/A
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Facility Reference Number
Section
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Learning Obj.
Core Protection /CEAC
SO23-3-2.13
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Reference Title
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Operators are unable to start any charging pumps
Which of tiie following operator actions is procedurally required under these conditions?
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Lower RCS pressure and borate via HPSI.
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Borate via gravity feed suction path.
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Initiate RCS cooldown and initiate SIAS.
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Stabilize RCS temperature and pressure until boration is initiated.
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Exam Level . B
Cognitrve Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16,a99
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Boration and Diluton
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
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Learning Obj.
Emergency Boration
SO23-13-11
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Question #3
Which one of the following is the reason for not starting the fourth Reactor Coolant Pump until
RCS temperature is greater than 500 degrees Fahrenheit?
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To prevent exceeding RCS heatup rate limits.
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To prevent excessive RCP starting currents.
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To prevent Steam Generator tube stresses.
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~ To prevent core uplift.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/18/99
Tier: ( 2)
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RO Group:
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SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
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SRO K/A 3.8
Refererte Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
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Learning Obj.
Plant S/U from CSD to HSB
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Question #4
The following conditions exist:
Unit 2 at 85% power, ,
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Which of the following is/are the correct required action (s)?
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Continue realigning CEA # 20, then align CEA # 1.
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Realign CEA # 1, then continue aligning CEA # 20.
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Manually trip the reactor.-
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Reduce turbine load to maintain Tc within the operating band.
Ansacr C
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Facility San Cnofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) 003 akt.03
Relationship of reactivity and reactor power to
RO Group: 2
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SRO K/A
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Nurnber
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Learning Ob..
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Given the following Unit 2 conditions:
Reactor tripped from i_00% power
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He VCT.
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Re Quench Tank.
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De Containment Sump.
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The RCDT.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 003
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Containment isolation v6tves aflecting
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: .1
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RO K/A
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Facildy Reference Number
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Learning Obj.
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Given the following plant conditions on Unit 3:
Plant is in a normal full power alignment
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Pressurizer level setpoint is 48%
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Three charging pumps'in service and letdown flow at maximum.
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One charging pump in service and letdown flow at minimum.
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One charging pump in service and letdown flow at maximum.
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Three charging pumps in service and letdown flow at minimum.
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Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
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Pzr pressure and level
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
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SRO K/A 4.1
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number .
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Learning Obj.
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The plant is at 75% power when a new Purification Demineralizer is placed in service. Which of
the following will occur if the boron saturation of this demineralizer is incomplete?
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T-ave will increase.
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Reactor power will decrease.
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Lithium concentration will go up.
D.
Demineralizer resin channeling.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 004
k5.15 , Boron and control reactivity effects as they
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
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RO K/A
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SRO K/A 15
Reference Tdle
Facility Reference Number
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Revision
Learning Obj.
RCS Purstcaton and
SO23-3-2.4
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Exchanger Operation
Material Required for Examination
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Question #8
Given the following plant conditions:
Plant is at 100% power, all rods out
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Which of the following is the reason for reactor power to be reduced below 90%?
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To minimize radial power peaking.
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To prevent adverse Axial Shape index.
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To ensure Transient insertion Limits are not exceeded.
Answer A
Exam Level B
CognitiveLevel Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) 005
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Bases for power limit, for rod misalignment.
RO Group:
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SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
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SRO K/A
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Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
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Revision
Learning Ott
Technical
Reactivity Control Systems
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A hot leg vent is required whenever the Steam Generator Nozzle Dams are installed. Which of
the following states a reason for this if a less of Shutdown Cooling (SDC) were to occur?
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To prevent steam buildup in the hot leg which could cause a loss of natural
circulation.
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To prevent steam buildup in the hot leg which will ultimately collapse, causing
severe water hammer.
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To prevent RCS pressurization lesding to a failure of the cold leg nozzle dam and
potential core uncovery.
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To prevent RCS pressurization from causing an erroneous Draindown level
Monitoring System (DLMS) indication.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facihty San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 005
k3.01
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 3
RO K/A
3.9
SRO K/A 3.9
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Secten
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Revision
Loarning Obj.
Draining the RCS
SO23-3-1.8
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performed immediately following the LOCA diagnosis?
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Inadequate Core Cooling due to the loss of Safety Injection flow out of the
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The HPSI pumps would reach runout conditions.
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Boration flow would be inadequate to maintain Shutdown Margin requirements.
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Injection flow through the core would be stopped.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: ( 2)
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SRO K/A 4.2
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Secton
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Revision
Learning Obj.
LOCA Bases
SO23-14-3
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Question #11
Given the following plant conditions:
Plant tripped 30 minutes ago
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Pressurizer Safety Valve is lifting
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Pressurizer pressure is 1900 psia
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RCS Tu is 545 F.
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Quench Tank rupture disk has ruptured
Containment Pressure is I psig
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What is the expected temperature in the tailpipe downstream of the affected Pressurizer Safety
Valve?
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215 degrees F.
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300 degrees F.
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545 degrees F.
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628 degrees F.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Appleation
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 007
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Stuck open safety.
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 3
RO K/A
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SRO K/A 3.9
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
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Learning Obj.
Steam Tables
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Given the following:
Component Cooling Water (CCW) Pumps P-024 and P-026 are operating
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. A Safety Injection Actuation Signal (SIAS) and a Loss of Voltage Signal (LOVS)
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occurred on both safety related buses.
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_ Both safety related buses have been reenergized from their respective Emergency
Diesel Generators (EDGs).
Which of the following correctly describes how the CCW pumps automatically respond to the
conditions described?
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All CCW pumps start.
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P-024 and P-026 start; P-025 does not start.
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P-024 and P-025 start; P-026 does not start.
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P-025 and P-026 start; P-024 does not start.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 008
a2.01
Loss of CCW Pump
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 3
RO K/A
3.3
SRO K/A 3.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
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Revision
Learning Obj.
Lossof CCW/SyVC
5023-13-7
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Question #13
Which of the following Design Basis Accidents would generate the GREATEST amount of
hydrogen and the reason why?
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SMALL BREAK LOCA, due to increased heat input from the mnning RCPs.
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LARGE BREAK LOCA, due to greater steam voiding in the core.
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SMALL BREAK LOCA, due to less steam voiding in the core.
D.
LARGE BREAK LOCA, due to hydrogen coming out of solution.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 009
2.4.21
Small Break LOCA
RO Group:
2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A 4.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
6.2.5.3
8.2.77
13
6511
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #14
Given the following conditions:
Plant tripped 10 minutes ago
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Pressurizer pressure is 2100 psia and slowly increasing
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Pressurizer level lowered to 28% and is now slowly inen asing
Both Steam Generator levels are 18% and slowly increasing
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Both Steam Generator pressures are 1000 psia and steady
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All systems are in Automatic and have actuated as required
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Which of the following is the correct condition for the Pressurizer heaters at this time?
(ASSUME NO OPERATOR ACTION)
A.
IE heaters are off and all other heaters are on.
~ B.
All Pressurizer heaters are on.
C.
IE and proportional heaters are off, non IE backup heaters are on.
D.
IE and non IE backup heaters are on, proportional heaters are off.
Answer
A-
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) ~ PPCS
010-
- A4.02 Pressurizer heaters
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A 3.4
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
PZR Pressure and
SO23-3-1.10
6
8
10729
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Level Control .
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 is in MODE 3
- Pressurizer Level Control System is in automatic
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Which of the following would cause letdown flow to increase?
.A.
less of instrument air to the inservice letdown flow control valve.
B.
'Ihe pressurizer level transmitter equalizing valve has vibrated open.
C.
Volume Control Tank level has increased to 85%
D.
SBCS controller setpoint has failed low with 2 valves in manual permissive.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitivo Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) . 011
A3.03
Charging and letdown.
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO KiA
3.2
SRO K/A 3.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
PZR Pressure and
SO23-3-1,10
Att. 2
18
8
10596
Level Control
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #16
A LOCA occurred 90 minutes ago and SO23-12-3 is being implemented. You are monitoring
the Floating Step for "Two-phase heat removal established."
Which of the following temperature sensors are required to be monitored during implementation
of this floating step?
A.
Hot leg RTDs.
B.
Cold leg RTDs.
C.
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Heated junction thermocouples,
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Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
-
Tier: (1) 011
okt.01
Natural circulation and cooling, including reflux
RO Group:
2
SRO Group: 1
.
boiling.
RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A 4.4
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Revision
Learning Obj.
SO23-12-3
FS-4
37
15
2537
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Question #17
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A large loss of coolant accident is in progress
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SIAS, CIAS, MSIS, CSAS, and RAS have actuated
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RWSTievelis 16%-
Emergency sump level is 20'
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ECCS valves are in the following positions.
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RWST Suction valves HV9300/HV9301 OPEN
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Containment sump isolation valves HV9302/HV9303 OFEN
Containment sump isolation valves HV9304/HV9305 OPEN
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Si pumps combined recire valves HV9306/HV9307 OPEN
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Which of the following valve (s) has failed to automatically reposition to its Recirculation
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Actuation Signal position?
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A.
' HV9300!HV9301.
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B.
HV9302/HV9303.
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C.
HV9304/HV9305.
D.
HV9306/HV9307..
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Answer D
Exam Level &
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 013
a2.01
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
4.6
SRO K/A 4.8
ReferenceTitle '
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
ESFAS Operation -
SO23-3-2.22
Att.15
102
12
6221
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #18
He plant is in normal operation at 100% power, when one CEA drops fully into the core.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the plant response to this event, assuming
no operator action?
A.
Reactor power decreases and RCS temperature decreases below program.
B.
Turbine MWs lower and RCS temperature stays on program.
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C.
Reactor power decrea.ses and RCS temperature stays on program.
D.
Turbine MWs constant and RCS temperature decreases below program.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 014
A2.03
Dropped Rod.
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A 4.1
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Misaligned CEA
SO23-13-13
2
4
4362
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #19
A reactor startup is in progress and the reactor is approaching criticality.
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Which set of parameters correctly describes the indications used to declare criticality?
A.
Neutron count rate increasing, SUR positive, rods being withdrawn.
B.
Neutron count rate decreasing, SUR negative, rods being inserted.
- C.
Neutron count rate increasing, SUR positive, rod motion stopped.
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Neutron count rate decreasing, SUR zero, rod motion stopped.
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Answer ' C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 015
k5.05
Criticality and its indcations.
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A
4.4
Reference Title
Facikty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Reactor Startup
SO23-3-1.1
Att. 2
31
19
4392
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #20
The plant has just tripped from 100% power. What effect will a rise in containment temperature
(i.e. from 80 F to 250 F) have on the Steam Generator Narrow Range level instruments?
A.
Actual level will be higher than indicated level due to voiding in the variable leg.
B.
' Actual level will be higher than indicated level due to reference leg temperature
' increase.
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C.
Indicated level will be higher than actual level due to voiding in the variable leg.
D.
Indicated level will be higher than actual level due to reference leg temperature
increase.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: ( 2)
016
2.4.48
Non-Nuclear instrumentation
RO Group:
2
SRO Group: 2
System
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A 3.8 '
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Sechon
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Instrumentation
-*49g5
Genenc Fundamentals
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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(Assume instruments are accurate)
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A.
555 degrees Fahrenheit with RCS Pressure equal to 1200 psia.
B,-
' 585 degrees Fahrenheit with RCS Pressure equal to 1350 psia.
C.
595 degrees Fahrenheit with RCS Pressure equal to 1500 psia.
D.
605 degrees Fahrenheit with RCS Pressure equal to 1650 psia.-
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
017 k5.03
Indicationof Superheating.
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO KIA 3.7
SRO K/A
4.1
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
LOCA Bases
SO2}14-3
Att.1
51
4
4059
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #22
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Unit 2 was operating at full power when a plant trip occurred. The operators have initiated
SO23-12-1, Standard Post Trip Actions.
Plant conditions are as follows:
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One CEA is not fully inserted
Pressurizer levelis 20% and rising
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Pressurizer pressure is 1950 psia and rising
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S/G narrow range water levels are at 29% with MFW RTO actuated
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Containment average temperature is 125 F
Containment average pressure is 1.0 psig
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What is the correct operator action to be taken at this time, per the SPTAs?
A.
Ensure normal containment cooling is functioning properly.
B.
Emergency borate the RCS,
C.
Reenergize Pzr heaters to raise pressurizer pressure.
D.
Override AFW system to feed both S/Gs at greater than 200 gpm.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cogndive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 022
Generic 2.4.21 Knowledge of the parameters used to
RO Group: 1
SRO Grosp: 1
asses the status of safety functions.
RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A 4.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secten
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
11
15
5359
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
- Question #23
Plant is operating in a normal full power alignment.
Which of the following will result in a loss of letdown flow?
A.
Temperature of 150 F leaving the letdown heat exchanger.
B.
Volume Control Tank outlet valve LV-0227B fails closed.
C.
Loss of instrument air to FV203 Boronometer/ Rad Monitor control valve.
D.
80 gpm letdown flow with only one charging pump running.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level Comprehension -
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:
(1)
-022-
AK3.04 isolating letdown
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.2
SRO K/A
3.4
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
FiO. D-1
160
5
8992
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #24
Which of the following is a condition requiring emergency boration?
A.
Part length CEAs inserted to 138 inches withdrawn with Unit at 90% power.
B.
bss of all CEA Reed Switch Position indication during a reactor startup.
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C.
Regulating Group 6 CEAs inserted to 100 inches withdrawn with the Unit at
100% power.
D.
Loss of Pulse Counter CEA Position indication.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1)
024 ak3.01
When emergency boralbo is required.
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A 4.4
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Emergency Boration of
SO23-13-11
2
4
6552
the RCS
Material Required for Examinati.on
Question Source: New
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Question #25
Given the following plant conditions:
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HPSI Pump 2P-018 is aligned to TRAIN B
targe Break LOCA inside Containment has occurred on Unit 2
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Pressurizer pressure is 900 psia
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Containment pressure is 13 psig
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Which of the following TRAIN B pumps should be running due to ESFAS actuations?
A.
LPSI Pump P-016, HPSI Pump P-019, HPSI Pump P-018.
B.
C.
CS Pump P-013, LPSI Pump P-016, HPSI Pump P-019.
D.
CS Pump P-013, LPSI Pump P-016, HPSI Pump P-018.
Answer
D.
Exam Level B
Cogndive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: ( 2)
026
K2.01
Containment Spray Pumps
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.4 '
SRO K/A 3.6
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Safety injection.
DBO-So21740
1.1.1.1
40.41.43
2
732g
1.1.1.2
"
Systems
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #26
Which of the following Pressurizer Pressure / level parameters would require entry into a
Technical Specification action statement with Unit 3 at 100% power?
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A.
levelof 28%.
,
B.
level of 56%.
C.
Pressure of 2030 psia.
D.
Pressure of 2280 psia.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 027
AA2.04 Technical Specification limits for RCS pressure.
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 2
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RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A - 4.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
I
Technical
3.4.1
3.4-1
6710
Specifcatons -
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #27
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What is the purpose of the Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) Dodecahydrate baskets in Containment?
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Minimize the evolution of Hydrogen from containment sump water.
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B.
Minimize the evolution of Oxygen from containment sump water.
C.
Lower pH of containment sump water.
D.
Raise pH of containment sump water.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 027
kl.01
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.4
SRO K/A 3.7
Reference Title
a:ility Reference
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
umber
Safety injection, Containment Sprh, - JBD-SC23-740
1.1.1.2
43
2
- 1285
and Shutdown Cooling Systems
,
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #28
Given the following plant conditions:
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Pressurizer levelis 19% and rising
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Pressurizer pressure is 1950 psia and lowering
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Which of the following actions is required per SO23-12-1, Standard Post Trip Actions, for these
conditions?
A.
Verify all available charging and HPSI Pumps are running.
B.
Ensure all available charging pumps are running.
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C.
Verify all pressurizer heaters are ON.
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D.
Ensure Pressurizer normal and auxiliary spray valves closed.
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Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) 028
ak305
Actions contained in EOP for Pzr level
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 3
,
malfunction.
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RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A
3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
5
15
622
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
Question #29
Given the following plant conditions:
An inadvertent MSIS has occurred
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The Reactor trip circuit breakers have HQIopened
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The Anticipated Transient Without SCRAM / Diverse SCRAM System
(ATWS/ DSS) has caused a reactor trip
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Which of the following has automatically occurred to mitigate the event?
A.
SIAS is initiated.
B.
CEDMCS MG set output BREAKERS open.
C.
' CEDMCS MG set output CONTACTORS open.
D.
480V Buses B15 and B16 deenergized.
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Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier; (1) 029
ek3.01
Verifying a reactor trip; methods
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 1
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4.2
SR O K/A
4.5
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Plant Protection
DBD-SO23-710
2.2.4
107
2
733g
System
Material Required for Examination
- Question Source: New
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Question #30
Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 tripped 25 minutes ago
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A Steam Generater Tube Rupture has been diagnosed and RCS cooldown has
been initiated
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Hot leg temperature is 529'F
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RCPs 2P001 and 2P004 have been secured
S/G levels are 27% in E089 and 31% in E08fs and slowly rising
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Pressurizer level is 20% and slowly rising
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Pressurizer pressure is 1480 psia
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Which of the following actions should be performed at this time?
A.
Perform HPSI throttle stop.
B.
Override and feed both steam generators.
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C.
Secure 2 charging pumps.
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D.
Isolate the affected steam generator.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: ( 2)
035
A2.01
Faulted or ruptured S/Gs
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
4.5
SRO K/A 4.6
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SO23-12-4
11
16
6g74
Material Required for Examination
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Question Source: New
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Question #31
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Given the following plant conditions:
Unit 2 tripped 18 minutes ago
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Steam Generator Tube Rupture has been diagnosed and SO23-12-4 has been
implemented
All Reactor Coolant Pumps were secured 12 minutes ago
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Natural Circulation Criteria has been verified
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HPSI throttle /stop has been completed; all HPSI and charging pumps are secured
Pressurizer pressure is 1150 psia AND slowly lowering
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Pressurizer level is 66% MD slowly rising
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Which of the following conditions would explain the pressurizer level response?
A.
Pressurizer level instrument variable leg has broken.
B.
Voiding is occurring in the RCS head region.
C.
S/G back leakage into the RCS.
D.
. RCS heatup is occurring.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1)
038
ekt.03 Natural Circulation
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.9
SRO K/A
4.2
Reference Title .
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SGTR Bases
$023-14-4
Att,1
$2
3
4140
. Material Required for Examination
. Question Source: New
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Question #32 -
Unit 3 is at 17% power and the operator has just applied Block 1. cad when a gener9 tor trip
occurs.
Describe the expected response of the Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs) and the Steam
Bypass Control System (SBCS) to this event.
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A.
MSSVs will initially open, then rescat; SBCS valves will open as required to
control main steam pressure.
B.
MSSVs will not open; SBCS valves will open as required to control main steam
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pressure.
C.
MSSVs will initially open, then rescat; SBCS valves receive a " quick-open" block
signal due to low Tave.
D.
MSSVs and SBCS valves will be unaffected.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 8 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 041
k4.t 7
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 3
RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A 3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
S/G and Secondary
DDD-SO23-:x.,5
6.2.5
133
1
6455
Side
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
m-
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Question #33
While performing a heat treat on Unit 3, the condenser low vacuum alarm is received. You note
that main condenser backpressure is 5.8" Hg abs.
What effect should this have on Steam Bypass Control System (SBCS) operation?
A.
SBCS is disabled due to low condenser vacuum.
' B.
The SBCS " Emergency Off' push button should be pushed to prevent system
operation during the low vacuum condition.
C.
Vacut m is not degraded enough to have an effect or require any actions.
D.
SBCS " quick-open" actuation is blocked but modulate operation is still enaHed.
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Answer C
Exam Level
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 0S1
ak3.01- Loss of steam dump capability upon loss of
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
.
condenser vacuum.
RO K/A
2.8
SRO K!A
3.1
Reference Title
Facilvy Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Steam Bypass System
SO23-3 2,18
3.0
3
12
6455
Operation
. Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #34
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Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 tripped 45 minutes ago
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An Excess Steam Demand Event is in progress
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E089 is about to reach dryout
Which of the following conditions could occur if steaming is not commenced on the unaffected
S/G?
A.
Loss'of natural circulation in the affected RCS loop resulting in stabilization of
RCS temperatures.
B.
less of RCS subcooling resulting in a loss of natural circulation in both RCS
loops.
C.
loss of inventory in the affected S/G resuhing in a loss of natural circulation in
that loop.
D.
Loss of natural circulation in both RCS loops resulting in RCS repressurization.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cogndive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) - 054
ak3.04 Actions contained in EOP's for loss of MFW.
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
4.4
SRO K/A
4.6
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
ESDE Bases
SO2314-5
Att.1
21
4
6805
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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A loss of Offsite Power caused a reactor trip 30 minutes ago
MSIVs have been manually closed
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Main Steam pressure is being maintained at 1000 psia following the reactor trip
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Which of the following conditions would be expected for the above conditions?
A.
Hot leg temperature of 550 F and rising.
Cold leg temperature of 530*F and lowering.
B.
Hot leg temperature of 570 F and lowering.
Cold leg temperature stable at 545 F.
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C.
Hot leg temperature of 587 F and rising.
Cold leg temperature stable at 545 F.
.
D.
Hot leg temperature of 570 F and lowering.
Cold leg temperature of 540 F and lowering.
Answer 0
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level ' Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date'4/16/99
Tier: (1)
055- akt.02 Natural Circulatioin Cooling
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A 4.4
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learnin0 Obj.
SO23-12-7
8
15
gg
,
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New-
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$
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Question #36
De plant was initially operating at 100% power.
A complete Loss of Offsite Power occurred 5 minutes ago. N.Q operator actions have been taken
and all systems functioned as designed.
How are the S/Gs maintaining RCS heat removal?
A.
AFW supplying S/Gs; steaming out Main Steam Safety Valves.
B.
AFW supplying S/Gs; steaming using the Atmosoheric Dump Valves.
C.
MFW supplying S/Gs; no steaming required.
D.
MFW supplying S/Gs; steaming using the SBCS.
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Exam Level B
CognitiveLevel Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1)
058 AA2.56 RCS T-ave.
RO Group: 3
SRO Group: 3
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A 3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
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SPTA
SO23-12-1
8
15
6gg6
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #37'
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Given the following plant conditions:
Channel"A" RCS hot leg temperature TT-0122-1 has failed and the affected
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functional unitt have been bypassed
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Channel "C" RCS hot leg temperature TF-0122-3 has also failed and the affected
functiorial units have been placed in trip
A loss of vital bus inverter 2Y004 occurs and the Reactor does NO.I trip
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All other plant conditions are normal
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Which of the following action is required?
A.
Vital bus 2YO4 must be placed on its alternate source within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
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B.
Manually trip the reactor.
C.
Initiate a Rapid Downpower per SO23-5-1.7, Power Operations.
D.
Initiate a normal plant shutdown per SO23-5-1.7, Power Operations.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1)
057
aa2.03 RPS panel alarm annuncetors and
RO Group:
1
SRO Group: 1
trip indicators
RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A
3.9
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
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RPS/ Loss of Vital Bus
SO23-13-18
Att 2
12
2
6593~
Invertar
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #38
Given the following plant conditions:
Unit 2 tripped 40 minutes ago
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Both Main Steam isolation Valves (MSIVs) have failed closed
All Auxiliary Feedwater has been lost and could not be restored
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Which of the following methods should be used to recover the RCS Heat Removal Safety
Function?
A.'
Establish IIPSI flow to the cold legs for once-through core cooling.
B .-
Reestablish Main Feedwater flow to the S/Gs.
C.
Establish LPSI flow to the cold legs for once-through core cooling.
D.
Establish low pressure alternate feedwater flow using condensate pumps.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 059
k304
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A 3.8
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Functional Recovery
SO23-12-9
Art. 8
330
18
69)6
,
Material Required for Examination
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Question Source: Bank
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Given the following plant conditions:
' Unit 2 is at 355'F.-
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A cooldown is in progress using the S/G's
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Which of the following is required to be OPERABLE per Technical Specification 3.7.5, Auxiliary
Feedwater System?.
A.
'All three AFW Pumps.
B.
Two motor driven AFW Pumps.
C.
One motor driven and one steam driven AFW Pump.
D.
One motor driven AFW Pump.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Leve
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 061 Generic 2.1.12 Ability to apply Technical SpecifK:ations to a
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
System '
RO K/A
2.9
SRO K/A
4.0
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Technical
Auxiliary Feedwater System
3.7.5
3.7-11
6642
Specifications
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Material. Required for Examination
.. Question Source: New
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Question #40
Given the following information:
The unit tripped fmm 100% power 20 minutes ago
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Both Steam Generator levels lowered to 17% NR and recovered to 26% NR
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The operator has depressed the " Override" pushbuttons for the AFW valves and is
feeding each steam generator at 450 gpm
Subsequently:
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Steam Generator E088 pressure decreases to 700 psia with level at 25% NR.
Steam Generator E089 pressure decreases to 850 psia.with level at 27% NR
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Which of the following describes the status of tile AFW system (assume no other operator
actions have occurred)?
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A.
Both steam generator E088 and E089 are being fed.
B.
E088 is being fed and E089 is isolated.
C.
Neither steam generator E088 nor E089 is being fed.
D.
E089 is being fed and E088 is isol.ited.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 061
a3.04
Automatic AFW isolation
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A
4.2
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Plant Protection
DBD-SO23-710
2.1.2.7
99
2
4726
System
T
Material Required for Examination -
Question Source: Bank
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Given the following:
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Both Units 2 and 3 are at full power
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Unit 2 is preparing to shift Train A SWC pumps-
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The operator assigned to perform 4KV breaker manipulations goes to the wrong
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unit and tums off DC control power to 3P112, which was running at the time
What effect does this have on the Unit 3 SWC system?
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A.
SWC pump 3P112 breaker opens, SWC pump low flow alarms are received.
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B.
SWC pump 3P112 breaker opens, no alarms are received due to the loss of
control power.
C.
SWC pump 3P112 breaker stays closed, no remote operation or automatic
tripping is available.
D.
SWC pump 3P1 i2 breaker stays closed, no remote operation is possible but
= automatic trips are functional.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
}
Tier: ( 2)
063
K3.02
Components using DC control
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 1
Power
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A
3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Elementary Diagram
30795
18
5220
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #42
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Plant conditions are as follows:
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Unit 2 tripped 10 minutes ago on low pressurizer pressure
A loss of offsite power occurred 6 minutes ago
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Pressurizer pressure is now I430 psia
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Bus 2A04 is energized
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20003 has just tripped and bus 2A06 is deenergized
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Which of the following diesel generator trips could have caused the loss of 20003?
A.'
High crankcase pressure,
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B.
liigh jacket water cooling temperature.
C.
bss of excitation.
D.
Generator differential.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
064
k4.02
Trips for ED/G wNie
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
operating
(normal or emergency)
RO K/A
3.9
SRO K/A 4.2
Reference Title -
Facility Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revi'Jon
Ler.rning Obj.
Elementary Diagram
30330
22 -
5345
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #43
Given the following plant conditions:
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Plant is operating at 100% power
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Alarm 61 A15 (Fire Detected) is received in the Control Room
The Fire Computer indicates the fire is in the Unit 2 computer room
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Which of the following explains the expected conditions for a fire in the computer room?
A.
Supply and exhaust dampers open, for 'once through' air flow.
B.
Supply and exhaust dampers close, isolating the computer room.
C.
Supply damper closes, exhaust damper opens to exhaust smoke.
D.
Supply damper opens, exhaust damper closes to allow fresh air in.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 067
aat.05 Plant and Control Room Ventilation System
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A
3.1
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
.
Halon Fire Protection
SO23-7-4
6.3.5
5
2
8356
System Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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A release of one of the Radwaste Secondary Tanks is in progress. Liquid Rad Waste Monitor
(RE-7813) fails low.
Which of the following will allow the release to recommence?
A.
.'Ihe Plant Superintendent must approve the release permit.
B.
Two independent samples, release rate calculations, and valve lineup verifications
must be performed.
C.
We sample flowrate must be estimated at least once every 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />.
D.
The liquid release cannot recommence until RE-7813 is determined to be
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onoire 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
068
k6.10
Radiation monitors
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
2.5
SRO K/A
2.9
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Liquid Radioactive
SO23-8-7
Att. 6
95
10
9068
Waste Release
Operations
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #45
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Given the following:
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' Wide Range Gas Monitor (WRGM),3RE-7865, is aligned to the Plant Vent
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Stack
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A Waste Gas Decay Tank release is in progress
Alarm 61 A27," Plant Vent Stack Radiation Hi",is received due to high radiation
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on 3RE-7865
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Which of the following best describes the automatic action (s) caused by the WRGM for the
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above set of conditions?
A.
The monitor realigns to containment purge to sample that flow path.
- B.
Sample flow control shifts from Isokinetic flow control to manual flow control.
C.
The waste gas discharge flow control valve FV-7202 closes.
D.
The outside containment mini-purge isolation valve HV9825 closes.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 071
k4.04
isolation of waste gas release tanks
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
1~
RO K/A
2.9
SRO K/A
3.4 '
Reference Title
Fact:.ty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Radwaste Gas
SO23-8-15
4.4 -
3
11
9413
Discharge
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Question #46
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Unit 2 is in MODE 6.- During fuel inspection activities, the fuel inspection device was raised out
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of the Spent Fuel Pool.
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Airbome radiation levels as sensed'by the Fuel Handling Building Vent Airbome Monitors RE-
7822 & RE-7823 have exceeded the alarm / trip setpoint.
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RE-7822 is in bypass
RE-7823 is in normal operation
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Based on these conditions, which of the following statements represents correct system
response?
A.
FHIS actuation, Train 'A'.
B.
FHIS actuation, Train 'B'.
C.
FHIS actuation, Trains 'A' and 'B'.
D.
No FHIS actuation occurs.
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Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 072
kl.03
Fuel Building isolation
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A
3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Number
Fuel Handling Area Vent airborne Process
SO23-3-2.24.5
6.1.4
3
6
6302
Radiation Monitoring System Operaton
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #47 '
Given the following plant conditions:
A Waste Gas Decay Tank release using 2/3 RT-7808. Plant Vent Stack Airbome
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Radiation Monitor, is in progress.
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Rad monitor 3RT-7865, Containment / Plant Vent Stack Radiation Monitor,
becomes INOPERABLE.
What additional action must be performed to allow the release to continue?
A.
Process flow rate must be estimated at least once every 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.
B.
Two independent samples must be drawn at least once every 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />.
C.
Reverify valve alignment, sample and recalculate release rate calculations.
D.
Verify composite samplers are operational for the gaseous radwaste system.
Answer A
Exam Level 8
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
073
Generic 2.1.20 Ability to execute procedure steps.
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A 4.3
SRO K/A
4.2
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Radwaste Gas
so23-815
4.11
4
10103
Discharge
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
Question #48
he plant has just tripped from 100% power operation, the SPTAs are being carried out and
plant conditions are as follows:
All CEAs are fully inserted
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PZR level is 20%
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RCS Subcooling is 88 F
Pressurizer pressure is 1410 psia
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RCS cold leg temperature is 490 F
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CNTMT pressure is 0.5 psig
All ESFAS Systems have actuated as required
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Which of the following is required per the SPTAs for Reactor Coolant Pump operation?
A.
Trip four RCPs.
B.
Trip two RCPs.
C.
Leave all four RCPs mnning.
D.
Trip one RCP.
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Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Thr: (1) 074
ek304
Tripping RCPs
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.9
SRO K/A 4.2
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
teamirq Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
5
15
1622
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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D
Question #49
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Which of the following electrical buses supply power to the 4 Saltwater Cooling Pumps located
in the Unit 2 Saltwater Cooling Pump Room?
A.
One (1) pump from each of 2B04,3B04,2B06, and 3B06.
B.
' Two (2) pumps from each of 2B04 and '2B06.
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C.
One (1) pump from each of 2A04,3A04,2A06, and 3A06.
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' D.
Two (2) pumps from each of 2A04 and 2A06.
f Cognitive Level - Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Answer C
Exam t.evel B
Tier:
(2)
075
K2.03
Cire Water System Emergency
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
Essential SWS pumps
RO K/A 2.6
SRO K/A 2.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Saltwate' Cooling
DBD-SO23-410
Table C-1
98
2
6727
System
!
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #50
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A fire has been detected in Containment. As the Fire Brigade Technical Advisor working with the
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Fire Department, you are asked what type of automatic water suppression system is used in the
immediate vicinity of RCP P001.
Which of the following is the correct response?
A.
A deluge water spray sprinkler.
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B .'
A wet pipe sprinkler.
C.
Automatic pre-action sprinkler.
D.
No suppression system is located in the area.
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Answer A
B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 086
K5.03
Effect of H,0 spray on electricalcomponents
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.1
SRO K/A 3.4
Reference Title
Facility Reference
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Number
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Fire Suppression Water System
93g6
SO23-7-1
Att. 7
53
18
Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
- Question #51
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With Unit 2 in MODE 1, an inadvertent CIAS occurs.
Which of the following describes the FIRST actions required to be performed per the AOl?
A.
Initiate SO23-13-7, Loss of CCW/SWC.
B.
Trip the Reactor Coolant purnps.-
C.
Trip the Reactor and Turbine.
D.
Override /Open CCW NCL isolation valves.
Answer C
Exam level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
103 a3 01
Containment isolation
RO Group 3
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.9
SRO K/A
4.2
Reference Ti%
Facility Reference
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Number
Recovery From inadvertent Safety
3023-13-17
3.1.1
2
2
6584
injecton/ containment isolaton
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #52
The unit is operating at 100% power. The following conditions exist on Reactor Coolant Pump
P002:
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Vapor Seal Cavity Pressure
78 psig
Upper Seal Cavity Pressure
2240 psig
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Middle Seal Cavity Pressure 2250 psig
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Which of the following actions are required for the stated conditions?
A.
Full power operations may continue, trend P002 parameters.
B.
' Initiate a normal phmt shutddwn.
C.
Initiate a Rapid Downpower.
D.
Immediately trip the reactor and 5 seconds after the CEAs are inserted, trip RCP
P002.
Answer B
Exam Level 8
Cognitive Level Application
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier; (1) ' 015/17
aa2.01
Cause of RCP failure
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A 3.5
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page-
Revision
Learning Obj.
RCP Seal Failure
SO23-13-6
3.3
3
2
6516
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #53
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During normal plant operations, while performing actions outside of the Control Room, what is
the relationship between the Control Room Operators and the PEO?
A.
The PEO will take direction from the CRS, but is responsible to the CO.
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B.
He ACO will direct the PEO's activities, but will inform the CRS before action is
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taken.
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C.'
De CO will direct the PEO's activities, but only with SM concurrence.
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The CO will direct the PEO's activities under the supervision of the CRS.
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Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Data 4/16/99
Tier: 2.1.1
Knowledge of conduct of operr.tions requirements
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A 3M
Reference Title
F.acility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learnira Obj.
Cor' duct of Operations
SO23-0-46
6.16.5
18
a
10417
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 11/98
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Question #54
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Given the following plant conditions on Unit 2:
RCS average temperature is 295 F.
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' Maintenance is being conducted in the switchyard.
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At 9:00 am the switchyard foreman reports a crane operator lost control and
tripped open the Unit 2 switchyard Reserve Auxiliary Transformer breakers.
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Substation personnel on the scene have conducted a visual inspection and report
. that the breakers will be OPERABLE at 10:30 am.
.What actions are required by Technical Specifications?
A.
No further action is required since the LCO will be met within the Required
Action Completion Time.
B.
Within I hour, perform surveillance test on both DGs.
C.
Take action to suspend any positive reactivity additions until the second offsite
circuit is energized.
D.
Within i hour, verify correct breaker and power availability for the offsite circuit
that was not dcenergized.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.1.11
Knowledge of <1 hr Tech Spec action statements.
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A 3.8
Reference Title
Facility Refererr,e Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Technical
Electric Power Systems
3.8.1
3.8-1
9964
Specifications
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Question #55
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Which of the following sets of conditions will allow a start (breaker closure) of Circulating Water
Pump Pt 15 (Assume 2A0308 breaker racked in with DC on)?
2HV5288 - CW P115 Discharge Valve
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2HV5100 - TPCW supply valve from Pt 15 to TPCW HX
A.
2HV5288 open,2HV5100 closed.
B.
2HV5288 open,2HV5100 open,
C.
2HV5288 closed,2HV5100 open.
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D.
2HV5288 closed,2HV5100 closed.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.1.24
Ability to obtain and interpret electrical and mechantal
RO Group:
SRO Group:
drawings.
RO K/A
2.8
SRO K/A 3.1
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revison
Learning Obj.
Elementary oiagrams
31001,31005,31009,
17,9,4.8
4862
31061
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Material Required for Examination
prints: 31001,31005,31009,31061
Question Source: Bank
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Question #56
When observing a Motor Operated Valve (MOV) during stroke testing, it is important to stand
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clear of the handwheel plane.
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This is because the handwheel will rotate at high speed and could disintegrate if:
A.
He limit switch fails to actuate.
B.
He clutch does not disengage.
C.
The motor phase rotation is incorrect.
D.
The torque switch fails to actuate.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Mernory
Facility San Onotre 2 a 3
Exam Dtte 4/1f.99
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1
Tier: 2 2.12
Knowledge of Surveillance Procedure
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A 3.4
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Valve Operation
SO23-O-23.1
4.13
5
5
6362
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Material Required for Examiriation
Question Source: Bank
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Which of the following Reactor Protection System (RPS) Trips is NQI required by Technical
Specifications?
A.
Pressurizer Pressure-lmw.
B.
Pressurir.cr Pressure-High.
C.
Steam Generator Level-low.
D.
Steam Generator Level-High.
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Answer D
Exam L wei B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility Tsan Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.222
Knowledge of limiting conditions for operatons and safety
RO Group:
SRO Group:
4
limits.
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RO K/A
3.4
SRO K/A 4.1
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
RPS Instrumentation
3.3.1
Table 3.3.1-1
7270
Specifications
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #58
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Why must a MODE 6 EDMR be issued if the Spent Fuel Pool boron concentration drops below
2600 ppm?
A.
The SFP water could dilute the refueling cavity when the fuel transfer tube is
opened.
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B.
The addition of spent fuel assemblies to the spent fuel pool could cause spent fuel
pool criticality.
C.
The RCS water could dilute the Spent Fuel Pool when the fuel transfer tube is
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opened.
D.
The movement of a fuel assembly out of a high density fuel rack could cause spent
fuel pool criticality.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.2.27
Knowledge of the refueling process.
RO Group:
SAO Group:
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RO K/A
2.6
SRO K/A 3.7
Reference fitle
Facihty Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
LOCAR and EDMR '
SO123-0-13
6.2.2
10
6
4582
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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_ Question #59
A worker has been assigned the task of unbolting incore detector flanges.
The following is the year to date dose for this worker.
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Deep Dose Equivalent - 0.5 REM
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Committed Effective Dose Equivalent - 0.2 REM
Dose Rate for this task is 0.9 R/HR gamma radiation
Which of the following is the maximum stay time for this worker per SONG's Administrative
Limits?
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A.
20 minutes.
B.
33 minutes.
C.
53 minutes.
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D.
66 minutes.
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Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Appheaton
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tiar: 2.3.1
Knowledge of 10 CFR:20 and related facihty radiation
RO Group:
SRO Group:
control requirements.
RO K/A
2.6
SRO K/A 3.0
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Health Physics
SO123-Vil-20
6.4.1.4
20
5
96gj
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Program
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Material Required for Examination
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Question Source: New
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Question #60
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Which of the following statements describes the relationship between dose rate and distance for a
point source?
A.
The dose rate varies inversely to the square of the distance.
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B.
The dose rate varies inversely to distance.
C.
The dose rate does not drop off appreciably with distance.
D.
The dose rate is insignificant at a distance of three feet.
Answer A
Exam Level 8
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.3.2
Knowledge of facihty ALARA program.
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A
2.5
SRO K/A 2.9
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Generic Fundamentals
96g}
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #61
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Given the following:
The unit is in MODE 1
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2RT-7865 is aligned to the Plant Vent Stack
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Containment Mini-Purge is in progress
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Which of the following would require immediate securing of the Containment Mini-Purge?
A.
2RT-7865, Containment / Plant Vent Stack Radiation Monitor becomes
B.
2RT-7804, Contamment Airborne Radiation Monitor becomes
C.
2RT-7828, Containment Purge Stack Radiation Monitor becomes
D.
2FR-7826, Containment Purge Stack Process Flow Recorder becomes
Answer C
Exam Level
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.3.9
Knowledge of the process for performing a containment
RO Group:
SRO Group:
purge.
R O K/A
2.5
SRO K/A 3.4
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Containment Purge and
SO23-1-4.2
Att.13
70
22
7576
Recirculation Filtration System -
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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conditions exist on Unit 2:
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A loss of the switchyard has occurred
Both S/Gs are at 17% NR level and no AFW flow can be established to either S/G
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Pressurizer level is 12% and decreasing
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Main Steam Line Radiation Monitors are trending upscale
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Which of the following is the appropriate Emergency Operating Instruction to mitigate the Unit 2
event?
A.
SO23-12-4, Steam Generator Tube Rupture.
B.
SO23-12-6, Loss of Feedwater.
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C.
SO23-12-7, Loss of Forced Circulation / loss of Offsite Power.
D.
SO23-12-9, Functional Recovery.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Apphcation
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:
2.4.1
Knowledge of EOP entry conditions and immediate achon
RO Group:
SRO Group:
steps.
RO K/A
4.3
SRO K/A 4.6
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
Att. 2
19
15
4845
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
Question #63
A Reactor Trip has occurred.' The crew is ready to report Standard Post Trip Actions.
Reactivity Control and Vital Auxiliaries have been reported.
Which of the following states the correct sequence for the next four (4) safety functions to be
reported?
A.
RCS Inventory Control
RCS Pressure Control
RCS Heat Removal
Core Heat Removal
B.
RCS Inventory Control '
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RCS Pressure Control
Core Heat Removal
RCS Heat Removal
C.
RCS Pressure Control
RCS Inventory Control.
Core Heat Removal
RCS Heat Removal
D.
RCS Pressure Control
RCS Inventory Control
RCS Heat Removal
Core Heat Removal
Answer B
Exarn Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.4.14
Krrwiedge of general guidelines for EOP flowchart use.
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A 30
SRO K/A 3.9
Referonce Title
Facility Reference Number
Secticn
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
Att.1
17
15
622
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Quench Tank level has been rising slowly.
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occurring?
A.
50A32, PZR Spray Valve Bellows Seal Failure.
L.
50A35, Reactor Vessel Seal leakage.
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C.
56B59, RCP Bleedoff Relief Valve leaking.
D.
56C46, RCP Intergasket leakage.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.4.46
Ability to verify that the alarms are consi6 tent with plant
RO Group:
SRO Group:
conditions.
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A 2.6
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Annunciator Panel SOA
SO23-650.A2
50A31
9
5
6569
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Material Required for Exam %ation
Question Source: New
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Question #65
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Which of the following conditions will result in starting the LP Turbine Exhaust Hood
Emergency Spray Water Pump following a Turbine Trip from 100% power?
A.
Condensate supply press to the LP Spray system <100 psig and the LP Spray
valve is open.
B.
Depressing the " START" handswitch with a SIAS present.
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C.
LP Exhaust Temperature >l60 Fon one or more exhaust hoods.
D.
Depressing the " OVERRIDE" handswitch with a MSIS present.
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Answer A
Exam Lovel B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Octe 4/16/99
Tier:(1) BW/A04 aa2.2
Adherence to appropriate procedures and
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
operation within the limitations in the facility's
license and amendment.
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RO K/A
3.7
SRO K/A 4.4
Reference Title
Facildy Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Turbine Protective
SO23-10-4
6.4
14
6
5377
Device Testing
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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. Question #66
Given the following:
. An unisolable ESDE has occurred outside Containment
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The affected S/G has blown dry
RCS temperature is 350 F
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Pressurizer pressure is 1290 psia
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The crew should:
A.
Secure all running RCPs.
B.
Stabilize RCS temperature and depressurize the RCS.
C.
Reduce RCS temperature to establish 20 F subcooling.
D.
Stabilize RCS pressure and temperature at current values.
Answer B
cxam Level B
Co0nitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) BW/E03 ea2.2 Adherence to appropriate procedures and
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
operation within the limitations in the facihty's
hcense and amendments.
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A 4.0
Reference Title
Facility Roterence Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
ESDE
SO23-12-5
12
15
6906
Material Required for Examination Steam Tables
Question Source: New
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Given the following plant conditions:
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A small break LOCA is in progress and SIAS has actuated
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All systems are operating as expected
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Per the stated conditions, which of the following is the basis for maintaining a secondary heat
sink?
A.
To mirimize boron stratification of the RCS.
B.
RCS pressure may remain so high that cooling from the injection flow alone is
inadequate to remove decay heat.
C.
Reflux boiling is the primary means of heat removal prior to voiding in the hot
legs.
D.
To rmvide an attemative method of RCS pressure control.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cogndive Level Memory
Facility San 0.1ofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1). BW/E04
ea2.1
Facility conditions and selection of
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
appropriate procedures during
abnormal and emergency
operations.
RO K/A
3.2
SR O K/A
4.4
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
LOCA Bases
SO23-14-3
Att.1
10
4
4732
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #68
Given the following:
The unit tripped 30 minutes ago due to a LOCA
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RCS temperature is 525 degrees F
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Pressurizer pressure is 1600 psia
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Power has been lost to the switchyard
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lE power is being supplied by the diesel generators
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Voids have formed in the head
For the given conditions, which of the following actions will be required to promote greater
cooling in the reactor vessel head?
A.
Stan a CEDM Cooling Unit.
B.
Vent the head to the quench tank.
C.
Start a Reactor.Coohmt Pump.
D.
Alternately raise, then lower, RCS pressure.
.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) BW/E08 ek3.3
Manipulaton of controls required to obtain
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
desired operating results during abnormal and
emergency situations.
RO K/A
4.0
SRO K/A 3.9
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Ott
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LOCA Bases
SO23-14-3
Att.1
52
4
4732
' Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Unit 3 is at 100% steady state power. The following data has been gathered conceming RCS
leakage:
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3.9 gpm
leakage into the Quench Tank from RCGVS
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3.1 gpm
. leakage into the Reactor Drain Tank from 3PV0100A
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- 1.8 gpm
leakage past all check valves from RCS to SI system
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700 gpd
E088 S/G primar/ to secondary leakage
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10 gpd
E089 S/G primary to secondary leakage
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0.8 gpm
leakage into Containment Sump
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Which of the followir:g is true concerning the above RCS leakage per Technical Specifications?
. A.
No Technical Specification entry required.
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B.
Identified Leakage has exceeded the limit.
C.
Unidentified leakage has exceeded the limit.
D.
Primary to Secondary leakage has exceeded the limit.
Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) CE/A16 Generic 2.1.12 Ability to apply Technical Specifications
RO Group:3
SRO Group:3
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for a system.
RO K/A
2.9
SRO K/A 4.0
Reference Title
Facility Refereru.e Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
' Technical
RCS OperationalLeakage
3.4.13
3.4-37
6574
Specihcatons
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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The following conditions exist on Unit 2:
A LOCA has occurred
- SIAS, CIAS, and CCAS have actuated
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The STA reports that the Safety Function Status Check hr.s failed on Inventory
Control
Which of the following Containment Isolation Valve (s) FAILURE TQ CLOSE would cause a
flowpath to outside of containment?
A.
HV-5388 Instrument Air to Containment isolation Valve.
B.-
HV-6223 Train A CCW Supply isolation Valve.
C.
HV-9217 and HV-9218 RCP Bleed-off to VCT Isolation Valves.
D.
HV-5434 Nitrogen Supply to SIT Isolation Valves.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level ' Application .
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) CE/E09 generic 2.4.21
Knowledge of the parameters and
RO Group:
2
SRO Group: 2
logic used to assess the status of
safety functions.
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RO K/A 3.7
SRO K/A 4.3
Reference Title .
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Le]< ning Obj.
LOCA Bases
SO23-14-3
Att.1
17
4
6932
Functional Recovery
SO23-14-9
N.1
32
6
Bases
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #71
A Shutdown From Outside the Control Room is being performed per SO23-13-2. Plant
conditions are as follows:
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Pressurizer pressure is 2050 psia and slowly lowering
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T-hot is 575 F and slowly lowering
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T-cold is 555 F and stable
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Pressurizer level (actual) is 21 % and slowly lowering
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Charging is HQIestablished
S/G E089 level (actual) is 58% narrow range
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning Natural Circulation for the current plant
conditions?
.A.
Natural Circulation is not established because the plant parameters are outside the
guidelines.
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B.
Natural Circulation is established but cannot be verified until Pressurizer level is
greater than 40%
C.
Natural Circulation cannot be verified until manual control of the ADV's is
established and T-cold is lowering.
D.
Natural Circulation is established and may be verified.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) CE/A13 aa2,1
Facility conditions and selection of appropriate
RO Group: 1
SRO Group: 1
procedures during abnormal and emergency
oporations.
RO K/A
2.7
SRO K/A 3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number .
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
shutdown From outsale
SO23-13-2
Att.15
103
5
6774
the Control Room
Material Required for Examination: Steam Tables
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- Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Unit 2 has exoerienced a loss of Offsite Power. Following the subsequent Reactor Trip both
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S/G pressures are noted to be 760 psia and lowering.
What action should be taken?
A.
Override and stop the turbine driven AFW pump.
B.
Declare a cooldown in progress and reset the MSIS setpoints.
C.
Shut the MSIVs.
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D.
Ensure MSR isolation valves closed.
Answer C
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/09
Tier:(1) CE/A11 ak2.1
Components and functions of control and
RO Croup: 1
SRO Group: 1
safety systems including instrumentation,
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signals, interlocks, failure modes, automatic
and manual features.
RO K/A
3.2
SR O K/A 3.4
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Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
8
15
473[
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #73
The following conditions exist:
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A small break Loss of Coolant Accident has occurred
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HPSI Pumps P018 and P019 have been stopped upon meeting HPSI
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1hrottle/Stop Criteria
All three charging pumps are mnning
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Pressurizer pressure is 1400 psia and steady
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Core exit subcooled margin is 25 F
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RCS cooldown is in progress
Pressurizer level is 28% and slowly lowering
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Which of the following is an appropriate action for these conditions?
A.
Start HPSI Pump P019, and throttle open HPSI Injection valves to restore
Pressurizer level.
B.
Start HPSI Pump P018 and P019 in preparation for reinitiating injection if
Pressurizer level continues to decrease.
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C.
Reduce the RCS cooldown rate to allow Pressurizer level to recover.
D.
Start HPSI ? umps Pol 8 and P019, and fully open all HPSI Injection valves until
subcooled margin is restored.
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Answer A
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onoire 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) W/E02 ek2.2
Facihty's heat removal systems, including
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 1
primary coolant, emergency coolant, the decay
heat removal systems and relatsns between
the proper operaten of these systems to the
operationof thefacility.
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A 3.9
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
LOCA'
SO23-12-3
Att. 2
45
15
6511
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #74 '
Given the following plant conditions:
The plant is ~at 100% power
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2FI-0212, charging flow indication is reading 15 GPM
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Radwaste Operator reports a leak in the charging header between Charging
Header Isolation valve, S21208MUO91, and Containment Isolation valve
Which of the following flow paths could provide flow using a charging pump to the Reactor
Coolant System?
A.
B.
C.
Auxiliary Spray Flow header.
D.
Charging Header Spring loaded Check Valve 2XCV9219.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 8 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) W/E04 EK2.1
Components and functions of control and
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 1
Saf ety systems, including instrumentation,
signals, interlocks, failure modes, automatic
and manual features.
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A 3.9
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
RCS Leak
SO2313-14
3.3.2
8
2
2907
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #75
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Given the following plant conditions:
E088 S/G pressure is 725 psia
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E089 S/G pressure is 1000 psia
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Pressurizer pressure is 1600 psia
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Containment pressure is 12 psig
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Containment Hi Range Radiation monitors read 13 R/hr and increasing
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No' operator actions has been performed
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Given these conditions, which of the following ESFAS Actuations simuld NQIhave
automatically initiated?
- A.
CRIS.
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B.
SIAS.
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C.
MSIS.
D.
CSAS.
Answer D
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/10W9
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Tier: (1) W/E 16 Ek2.1 Components and functions of control and
RO Group:
2
SRO Group: 2
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safety systems, including instrumentation,
signals, interlocks, f ailure modes, automatic
and manual features.
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A
3.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Annunciator Panel 57A
SO23-15-57A
57A03
13
4
5375
Material Required for Examination
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A plant stanup is in progress and the following conditions exist:
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The reactor is critical at 5E-5% power
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Tave is at 545 degrees F
RO inadvenently withdraws Group 5 CEAs from 35" to 55"
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No reactor trip occurs
Which of the following describes the effect that this event will have on reactor parameters over
the NEXT MINUTE?
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A.
Reactor Power will rise, the response of Tave will depend upon core life.
B,
Reactor Power and Tave will both rise.
C.
Reactor Power will be unaffected, Tave will rise.
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D.
Reactor Power will rise, Tave will be unaffected.
Answer L 0 l Exam Level
R
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/1S/99
Tier:(2) .001
f.1.06
Reactor Power
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
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RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A
ReferenceTitle ~
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
.
Generic Fundamentals
793l
. Material Required for Examination
- Question Source: New-
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Question #77
Given the following:
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' A Loss of Coolant Accident has occurred at Unit 2
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SO23-12-3 is being implemented
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The ACO has been directed to STOP all Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCPs)
RCP. 2P001 fails to stop when the STOP pushbutton is depressed
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Which of the following is the appropriate action for stopping 2P00l?
A.
- Dispatch an operator to open the' breaker to 2P001 locally, at the bus.
B.
Dispatch an operator to verify locally that DC power is aligned to 2P001 breaker.
C.
Deenergize 2A01 by opening the supply breaker from the Reserve Auxiliary
Transformer.
D.
Decnergize Reserve Auxiliary Transformer 2XR3 by opening the breakers from
the switchyard.
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Answer. C .
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
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Tier: (2) 003
k2.01
RCPS
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
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RO K/A
3.1
SRO K/A
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Sectio
Page
Revision
teaming Obj.
,
Conducts of Operations
SO23-0 46
6.16.3'
18
0
74gg
Transferring 6.9 KV Buses
SO23-61
6.8
11
4
Material Required for Examination
. Question Source: NRC 6/98
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- Question #78
The following conditions are presenti
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Channel A low DNBR trip is bypassed
RCP P001 flow input to CPC Channel B has failed low
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'Which of the following conditions will result in a reactor trip?
A.
' Imp I hot leg temperature input to Channel B CPC fails high.
B.
Imp I hot leg temperature input to Channel A CPC fails low.
C.
Pmssurizer pressure input to Channel B CPC fails hi;h.
' D.
Pressurizer pressure input to Channel C CPC fails low.
Answer D
Exam t.evel R
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
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3/13/99
Tier: (2) 012
K4.02
Automatic 3eactor Tnp when RPS
RO Group: 2
SRO Group:
setpoints are exceeded for each RPS function; basis for each
RO K/A
3.9 -
SR O K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page-
Revision
Learning Obj.
I
Plant Protection
DBD-SO23-710
2.1.1
70
2
4936
System -
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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he following sequence of events occurs:
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A LOCA has occurred
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- A Safety injection Actuation Signal (SIAS) has started all required ECCS pumps
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The diesels are runr.:ng unloaded
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5 minutes after the SIAS, offsite power is lost
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Which of the following describes the expected response of the ECCS pumps subsequent to the
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A.
All required ECCS pumps restart immediately after their train's EDG output
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breaker closes,
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B.
The SIAS wiii need to be manually actc.ted to allow all the required ECCS
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pumps to automatically start.
~ C.
All required ECCS pumps will restart in time delayed sequence.
D.
The SIAS will have to be reset and the required ECCS pumps started by operator
action.'
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Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognr.ive Levet
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3 '
Exam Date 4/16/99
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Tieri (2) 013
kl.01 - Initiation signals for ESF circuit logic
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
RO K/A
4.2
$RO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Elementary Diagram
30643
7
10397
Material Required for Examination
- Question Source: New -
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Question #80
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Power Trip Test Interlock (PTTI) in
the Excore Safety Channel System?
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A.
Simulates a 200% linear power output causing a PPS high linear power trip in the
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affected channel.
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B.
Actuates the LO DNBR and HI LPD CPC trips for the affected channel.
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C.
Prevents more than one channel of log power being simulated greater than
1.0E-4% power during testing.
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D.
Gives permissive to manually bypass the LO DNBR and HI LPD CPC trips when
reactor power lowers to less than 1.0E-4%.
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Answer B
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 8 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tiet: (2) 015
k3.01
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.9
SRO K/A
Explanation of Answer
Reiszence Title
Fae hty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Reactor Protective
SO23-3-2.12
6.8.6
17
7
7175
System Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #81
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Which of the following is an indication that Natural Circulation flow may be lost during EOl
implementation?
A.
~ RCS pressure greater than Saturation pressure of the Steam Generator.
B.
T-hot rising with constant T-cold.
C.
Delta-T (Core Exit Hermocouple minus T-hot) equal to 10 F.
D.
Delta-T(T-hot minus T-cold) of 28 F.
Answer B
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 017
a3.01
Indications of normal, natural, and interrupted
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
circulation of RCS.
PO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Referetco Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA
SO23-12-1
6
15
g
2536
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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QuesGon #82
Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 is at 100% power when an inadvertent SIAS occurs
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Reserve Auxiliary Transformer 2XR1 relays on sudden pressure
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Diesel Generator 20002 started and is loaded on bus 2A04
Diesel Generator 20003 started and tripped 15 seconds later
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Which of the following is performing the containment cooling function?
A.
Containmen't Normal and Emergency Coolers.
B.
Containment Normal and Train "A" Emergency Coolers.
C.
Both Train "A" and "B" Containment Emergency Coolers.
D.
Only Train "A" Containment Emergency Coolers.
Answer D
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier; (2)
022,
K2.01 containment coohng system cookng fans
RO Group:
1-
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Elementary Diagrams
31248,31249,31250,
14,15,14,15,7
7367
31251,31269
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #83
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Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 operating at 100% power
CCW pump 2P-025 in service and aligned to Train B for single train operation
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A ground fault causes a Irss of 4KV Bus 2A06
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What operator actions are required to restore CCW to the RCPs?
A.
Ensure start of CCW pump 2P-024 and SWC pump 2P-307.
B.
Ensure stan of CCW pump.2P-026 and SWC pump 2P-114.
C.
Ensure start of CCW pump 2P-024 and transfer Non-critical Loop.
D.
Ensure start of CCW pump 2P-026 and transfer Non-critical loop.
Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1)
026
aa2.02
The cause of possible CCW loss
RO Group:
1
SRO Group:
RO K/A
2.9
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Loss of CCW/SWC
SO23-13-7
3.5
6
3
6739
,
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #84 -
Given the following:
- Unit 2 is in MODE 6.'
- The core is being off loaded to the SFP.
- The OPERABLE Containment Purge valve, HV-9949, is determined to be stuck in the
open position.
What action is required per Technical Specifications LCO 3.9.3, Containment Penetrations?
A.
Immediately place containment mini-purge in operation.
B.
Isolate the affected purge flowpath within 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />.
C.
Deenergize the affected valve within I hour.
D. Immediately suspend core alterations and movement ofirradiated fuel.
Answer D ..
t!xam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 028
Generic 2.1.12 Ability to apply Technical Specifications
RO Group: 3
SRO Group:
to a system
RO K/A
2.9
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facili*y Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical'
Containment Penetrations
3.9-4
7375
Specifcations '
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #85
Which of the following will cause an actuation that closes the containment main purge isolation
valves?
A;
High Containment Pressure.
B.
High Containment Temperature.
C.
High Containment Radiation.
D.
Low Pressurizer Pressure.
Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level Mcmory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 029
K103
Engineered Safeguards
RO Group:
2
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A
' Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
._
Containment Airborne Radiatier,
SO23-3-2.24.11
4.3
4
12
7303
Morutor System Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #86
Which of the following is the IRAST preferred source of makeup to the Spent Fuel Pool?
A.
Primary Makeup Water (PMW).'
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B.
Boric Acid Makeup Tanks (BAMU).
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C.
' Refueling Water Storage Tanks (RWST).
D.
Nuclear Service Water (NSW).
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Answer . D
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier,- ( 2)
033
SFPCS A2.01
inadequate SOM
RO Group:
.2
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.0
SRO K/A
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Spent Fuel Purifcation
SO23-3-2.11.1
6.1
3
6
4589
-
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Cross-tie Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #87
Given the following plant conditions on Unit 3:
SG Generator E-088 has a known Primary to Secondg Mak of 0.3 gpm
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SG Generator E-089 has a known Primary to Seconday y ak of 0.4 gpm
Which C the following actions is required by Technical Specifications?
A.
No action required.
B.
Commence a controlled plant shutdown.
C.
Commence a rapid plant shutdown.
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Manually trip the reactor and perform SPTAs.
Answer A
Exam 8 evel R
CognitiveLevel Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier; (1)
037
aa220 Tech Spec Aimits for RCS leakage.
RO Group:
2
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.2
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
i
Technical
3.4.13
3.4-37
g3g
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Specifcations
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #88
Given the following:
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Unit 3 is at 5% power
Temperature is being maintained by the Steam Bypass Control System
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The isothermal Temperature Coefficient OTC) is POSmVE
' A total loss of condenser vacuum occurs
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All systems are in automatic
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Which statement correctly describes Reactor response?
A.
Positive reactivity will be added, reactor will eventually trip on VOPT.
B.
Negative reactivity will be added, reactor power will stabilize above the point of
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adding heat.
C.
Negative reactivity will be added, reactor power will stabilize below the point of
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adding heat.
D.
Positive reactivity will be added, reactor power will increase until the Main Steam
Safety Valves lift.
Answer D
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Apphcation
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 039
k5.08
Effect of steam removal on reactivity.
RO Group: 2
SRO Group:
RO K/A
3.6
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Generic Fundamentals
4354
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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he reactor trips from 100% power. We operators verify that the reactor is tripped and
immediately note that the turbine has not tripped and the generator breakers remain closed.
Which of the following statements describes potential consequences of this event?
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A.
A loss of subcooling, resulting in the need to trip all RCPs.
B.
An uncontrolled cooldown of the RCS, resulting in less shutdown margin.
C.
A decrease in RCS inventory, resulting in core uncovery.
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D.
An increase in RCS pressure, possibly resulting in the Pressurizer safety valves
lifting.
Answer B
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 045
a1.05
Expated response of primary plant
RO Group: 3
SRO Group:
parameters (temperature and pressure)
following T/G trip.
RO K/A
3.8
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SPTA Bases
SO23-14-1
Att.1
10
4
8026
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Given the following:
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2RT-7870 Condenser Air Ejector Radiation Monitor setpoint is 1.05E-0
Secondary Radiation HI alarm actuates
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5 minutes later 2RT-7870 indicates 2.20E-0
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Which of the following actions is required for the above conditions?
A.
Manually trip the reactor and carry out the SPTAs.
B.
Commence a controlled plant shutdown and insert rods below 5% reactor power.
C.
Commence a rapid plant shutdown and trip the unit at 35% reactor power.
D.
Remain at power, sample all SG's and perform a leakrate calculation.
Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/Ir>99
Tier: (2)
055
K1.M
PRM system
RO Group: 2
SRO Group:
RO K/A
2.6
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revison
Learning Obj.
Reactor Coolant Leak
SO23-13-14
3.4.7.4
15
2
l 8201
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Question #91
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Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit is initially operating at 100% power
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Condensate Pumps P050, P051 and P052 are initially nmning
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Condensate Pump P050 trips
Which of the following automatic actions should occur?
A.
lienter Drain Pumps will trip on low HDT level
B.
Condensate Pump P053 will auto stan.
C.
Recirculation valve for Condensate Pump P050 will auto close,
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D.
Main Feedwater Pumps will trip on low suction pressure.
Answer B
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Ftam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2)
056
a2.04
Loss of condensate pumps
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
RO K/A
2.6
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Condensate Pump
SO23-2-2
Att. 2
23
9
5364
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Operation
Material Required for Examination
' Question Source: New
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Question #92
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Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 is operating at 100%
Vital Bus Inverter 2Y002 has just failed, deenergizing vital bus 2Y02
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Which of the following is correct conceming Auxiliary Feedwater Flow to the steam generators?
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A.
Only one S/G is being fed.
B.
No AFW components change state.
C.
Both S/Gs are being fed.
D.
P-140 mnning, neither S/G is being fed.
Answer
A-
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
4/16/99
Tier: (1)
058
aa2.03 DC loads lost; impact on abihty to operate and
RO Group: 2
SRO Group:
monitor plant systems.
RO K/A
3.5
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
RPS FAILURE / LOSS OF VITAL
SO12-13-18
ATT2
17 of 24
2
l3644
BUS INVERTER
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Material Required for Examination
' Question Source: New
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Question #93
A loss of all Feedwater has occurred. Upon restoring Feedwater, the operator opens the MFW
Regulator Bypass Valves to 20% for 5 minutes.
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Why are these actions necessary?
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A.
Prevents rapid cooldown of the RCS.
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B.
Allows equalizing temperature across the S/G.
C.
Minimize the possibility of a water hammer event to the tubesheet.
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Ensures S/G feedring is slowly refilled.
l Exam Level
R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Answer D
Tier:(2) 059
a2.04
Feeding a dry S/G
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
'
RO K/A
2.9
SRO K/A
Referete Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Lossof Feedwater
SO23-14-6
Att.1
14
4
4734
Bases
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #94
An Emergency Diesel Generator (D/G) monthly surveillance test is being performed. D/G load is
indicating 4.7 MWs.
Which of the fohowing is correct?
A.
D/G load is below the allowable range of the acceptance criteria, and above the
minimum limit for diesel loading.
B.
D/G load is within the allowable range of the acceptance criteria.
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C.
D/G load is above the allowable range of the acceptance criteria, ard c.:10w the
maximum limit for diesel loading.
D.
D/G load is above the maximum limit for diesel loading.
Answer B
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2)
062
A1.01
Significanceof D/Gloadlimits
RO Group: 2
SRO Group:
l
R O K/A
3.4
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learnira Obj.
Diesel Generator
SO23-3-3.23
Att 1
21
14
ggg7
Monthly Test
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #95
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The Control Room was evacuated 15 minutes ago due to dense smoke. A shutdown from
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outside the control room is in progress.
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Which of the following lists the PREFERRED components to be used to establish auxiliary
feedwater to steam generator E0897
(Assume all AFW components are available)
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A.
1) HV-4763 P141 discharge bypass valve
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2) HV-4731 AFW isolation valve
3) P141 motor driven AFW pump
B.
1) HV-4706 P140 discharge to E089
2) HV-4731 AFW isolation valve
3) Pl40 steam driven AFW pump
3
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C.
1) HV-4713 P141 discharge valve
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2) HV-4731 AFW isolation valve
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3) P141 mc, tor driven AFW pump
D.
I) HV-4706 Pl40 discharge to E089
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2) HV-4715 AFW isolation valve
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3) Pl40 steam driven AFW pump
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Answer
C'
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1)
068
aa1.03
S/G level
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
RO K/A
4.1
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Shutdown from Outside
SO23-13-2
Att. 6
47
5
9444
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the Control Room
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #96
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Which of the following would be the PREFERRED discharge path per SO23-8-7, Liquid
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Radioactive Waste Release Operations, when performing a radioactive liquid effluent release?
A.
Unit 2 with Circulating Water pumps P115 anJ P117, and Saltwater Cooling
pump 2P307 running.
B.
Unit 2 with Circulating Water pumps PI 15, P116 and P t 18 running.
C.
Unit 3 with Circulating Water pumps P115, PI 16, and Pl 17 running.
D.
Unit 3 with Circulating Water pumps P116 and Pl 18, and Saltwater Cooling
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pump 3P112 running.
Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory .
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2)
068
Generic 2.1.32 Ability to explain and apply all system
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
limits and precautions
RO K/A
3.4
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Liquid Radioactive Waste Release
SO23-8-7
Att. 9
127
10
9066
Operatens
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Material Required for Examination
- Question Source: New
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Question #97
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Which of the following conditions represents a violation of Containment Systems as dese.ibed in
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Technical Specifications?
A.
While at 100% power, a mechanic blocks open the outer containment airlock door
for 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> to perform maintenance activities on the INOPERABLE inner
containment door.
B.
While performing OPERABILITY tests en the redundant containment Loop i
Hot Leg Sample valves (IIV 0508 and 11V 0509) at 100% power, one of the two
valves (HV-0508) fails to completely close.
C.
While at 100% power, the nitrogen supply isolation valve to the Safety Injection
Tanks isolation valve (HV-5434) fails its required stroke time.
D.
While at 100% power, the outer containment airlock door fails its leak rate test
and has to be opened to facilitate repairs that will take 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.
Answer A
Exam Level R
Cogr.itive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/1049
Tier: (1) 069
aat.01
Isolation valves, dampers and
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
electropneumatic devices.
RO K/A
3.5
ERO K/A
1
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
Containment Air Locks
3.62
3.6-3
6235
Specifications
Material Required fer Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #98
What is the Instrument Air header pressure at which the Respiratory and Service Air System
(RSAS) backup supply will automatically begin to supply the instrument air header?
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A.
61 - 70 psig.
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B.
71 - 80 psig.
C.
81 - 90 psig.
D.
91 - 100 psig.
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Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 079
A4.01
Cross-tie valves with lAS.
RO Group: 2
SRO Group:
RO K/A
2.7
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
]
Instrument Air System
SO23-1-1
6.12
14
12
653i
Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #99
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The FIRST action that the Operations leader performs after an Alert has been declared is:
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A.
Station someone on the Ivory Phone.
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B.
Evacuate personnel from Hazardous areas.
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C.
Activate the Emergency Response Data System.
D.
Perform siren and PA ~ coordination.
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Answer D
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
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4/16/99
Tier:
2.4.29
Knowledge of the emergency plan.
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A 2.6
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Operatons Leader
SO23 Vill-30
6.1.1.1
4
3
857
Duties
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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A Main Steam Line Break inside Containment has occurred.
Assuming proper operation of ESFAS Systems and equipment, what is the maximum expected
Containment pressure by design?
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A.
Approximately 37 psig.
B.
Approximately 47 psig.
C.
Approximately 57 psig.
D.
Approximately 67 psig.
Answer C
Exam Level R
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/1f#99
Tier: (1) CE/EOS
- eki.2
Normal, abnormal and emer9ency
RO Group: 1
SRO Group:
operating procedures associated
with Excess Steam Demand.
RO K/A
3.2
SRO K/A
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secten
Page
Revision
Learning Ott
Technical
Containment
B3.6.1
B3.6.1
7530
Specifications
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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After securing a Reactor Coolant Pump, what positive indication is available in the Control
Room of the RCP being completely stopped?
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A.
RCS How low alarm.
B.
Green stop light on.
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C.
Zero (0) amps indicated.
D.
Zero speed light on.
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Answer D
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level
Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16FJ9
Tier: (1) 011
EA1,03 Secunngof RCPs
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.0
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Reactor Coolant Pump
SO23-3-1.7
6.3.6
8
21
5389
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Operaton
Material Required for Examination
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Plant conditions are as follows:
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Unit 2 at 100% power
Channel A 2PI-0101-1 Narrow Range Pressure has failed high
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Channel B 2PI-0102-2 Wide Range Pressure has failed low
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'All actions of SO23-13-18, Reactor Protection Syster.1 Failure, have been
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. completed
Which of the following correctly states the existing coincidence logic to trip the reactor on high
Pressurizer Pressure?
A.
I out of 2.
B.
I out of 3.
C.
.2 out of 3.
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2 out of 4.
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Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Comprehension .
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tieri (2)
012
K4.02 ' Automate reactor trip when RPS setpoints are
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
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exceeded for each RPS functon; basis for
each.
RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.3
Reference Title
Facility Refere'nce Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
RPS Instrumentation
B3.3.1
B3.3-3
7297
Specifications
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Given the following information on Unit 3:
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Reactor power- 100%
92 day ESFAS logic matrix relay testing is in progress
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Control Room airborne radiation monitor RE-7824 is in BYPASS for
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maintenance
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During the performance of the logic matrix test, the trip matrix being tested was
prematurely de-energized, resulting in Trains "A" & "B" SIAS and CCAS
actuation
Which of the following is the expected systems response to the above conditions?
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A.
CRIS actuation is blocked.
B.
CRIS occurs on Train "A" only,
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CRIS occurs on Train "B" only.
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D.
CRIS occurs on both Trains.
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Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) ~013
kl.01
Initiation signals for ESF circuit logic.
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.4
Reference Title -
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
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Control Room Airborne Process .
SO23 3-2-24.6
4.6
4'
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6999
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Radiation Monitonno System Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC i1/98
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Question'#104
What is the basis for the Shutdown Margin requirement of 3% Delta K/K with T-ave less than
200 F?
A.
Removal of the CEAs during refueling.
B.
Reactivity effect from funher cooldown to Mode 6.
' C.
A potential dilution event.
D.
Allow for errors in enrichment of the new fuel load.
Answer C
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 024
Generic 2.1.12
Ability to apply Technical
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
Specifcations for a system
RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.0
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Techncal
83.12
B3.1-7
6957
Specifcatons
Material Required for Examination .
Question Source: Bank
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Which of the following valves would be throttled open by the operator to increase the RCS
cooldown rate with Shutdown Cooling in service?
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A.
Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchanger inlet valve.
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B.
Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchanger outlet valve.
C.
Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchanger CCW outlet valve.
D.
Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchanger CCW inlet valve.
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Answer B
Exam Level S
Cognitrve Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1)
025
AA1.01
RCS/RHRS cooldown rate.
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
SRO K/A
3.7
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SDC System Operation
SO23-3-2.6
62.8.2
8
15
8036
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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The plant has just tripped from 50% power operation, the SirTAs are being carried out and plant
conditions are as follows:
Pressurizer pressure is 650 psia
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Containment average temperature is 251 F
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Both S/G levels 40% NR
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Both S/G pressures 800 psia
Which ESFAS signal combinations should have automatically actuated?
A.
B.
C.
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' D.
Answer B
Exam Level S
CognitiveLevel Comprehension
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (2) 026
A1.01
Containment pressure
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
RO K/A
SRO K/A 42
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Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
ESFAS Instrumentation
3.3.5
3.3-26
7303
Specifications
- Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Question #107
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Both trains of CCW/SWC are in operation.
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What is the reason for aligning the 12tdown Heat Exchanger to the Critical loop that is
supplying the Non-Critical loop?
A.
Reduces the potential for RCP seal deterioration by minimizing the temperature
differential in the Non-Critical imp.
B.
Maintains heat load requirements distributed evenly between the loops.
C.
Sets loop flows to match operating pressures of the loops to minimize cross train
leakage.
D.
Ensures that CCW process radiation monitor is aligned to detect any letdown
Heat Exchanger tube leakage.
Answer D
Exam Level S
CognitiveLovel Memory
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1)
026.
AA2.02 The cause of possible CCW loss.
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
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SRO WA 3.6
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
CCW System
SO23-2-17
Att. 7
56
12
6257
Operation
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC i1/98
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The following conditions exist:
A large break LOCA occurred on Unit 216 hours0.0025 days <br />0.06 hours <br />3.571429e-4 weeks <br />8.2188e-5 months <br /> ago
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' SO23-12-3, " Lass of Coolant Accident" is being implemented.
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11ydrogen Monitors initially indicated 0.7%.
Following calibration Hydrogen concentration indicates 2.6%.
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All ESFAS equipment is available and functioning normally.
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Which of the following actions is required to satisfy the Containment Combustible Gas Control
safety function of SO23-12-3?
A.
Ensure both Hydrogen Recombiners energized and Containment Spray in service.
B.
Ensure the Hydrogen Purge System in service and all Containment Dome Air
Circulating Fans operating.
, C.
. Ensure both Hydrogen Recombiners energized and all Containment Dome Air
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Circulating Fans operating.
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D.
Ensure both Hydrogen Recombiners energized and Hydrogen Purge System in
scryice.
Answer C
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 028
Generic 2.1.20 Ability to execute procedure steps
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
SRO K/A
4.2
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
SO23-12-3
Alt.1
26
15
2548
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Question Source: New
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Isolation Signal (CPIS)? .
A.
RE-7828 Containment Purge Stack Radiation Monitor.
B.
RE-7820 Containment fligh Range Radiation Monitor.
C.
RE-7808 Plant Vent Stack Radiation Monitor.
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D.
RE-7804 Containment Airborne Radiation Monitor.
Answer D
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/ICW9 4
Tier: (2) 029
K1.03
Engineered safeguards
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
.
RO K/A
SRO K/A 3.8
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Containment Purge and
SO23-142
Att.13
73
22
7550
Recirculation Filtration
System
Material Required for Examination
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Given the following:
The plant is in MODE 3
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Reactor power is at 2E-7%
CEAs are being withdrawn
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Subsequently BOTH startup channels fail to zero
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Which of th'e following describes the action (s) to be taken?
A.
Continue approach to criticality using safety channel power indication,
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B.
Immediately trip the Reactor.
C.
Immediately stop all positive reactivity additions.
D.
Commence a reactor shutdown.
Answer C
Exam Level S
CognitiveLevel Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) 032
Generic 2.1.12 Abdity to apply Technical Specifications to
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
a system.
RO K/A
SPO K/A
4.0
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
Boron Dilution Alarm
3.3.111
3.3-111-1
- 3182
Specifcations
Material Required for Examination
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The following conditions exist on Unit 3:
Reactor power is 100%
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At 1200 a known tube leak of 0.05 gpm exists in E089
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At 1300 the leak increases to 0.075 gpm
At 1400 the leak increases to 0.090 gpm
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At 1500 the leak increases to 0.12 gpm
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Secondary radiation monitor msponse confirms increases
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What action, if any, is required as a result of the increasing S/G tube leak as directed by SO23-
13-14 " Reactor Coolant leak"?
A.
Operation of the unit can continue.
B.
The reactor should be tripped immediately.
C.
A rapid shutdown must be initiated.
D.
. A controlled shutdown must be completed within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.
Answer D
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Applicaten
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99 4
Tier: (1) 037
AA2.05 Past history of leakage wth current problem
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
SRO K/A
3.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Reactor Cootant Leak
SO23-13-14
3.4.7.5
15
2
6574
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Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC 11/98
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During coastdown prior to a refueling outage, system frequency increases to 60.5 henz. How
will the RCS respond?
A.
Temperature increases, pressure increases.
B.
Temperature increases, pressure decreases.
C.
Temperature decreases, pressure decreases.
D.
Temperature decreases, pressure increases.
Answer
A-
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/1693
Tier:(2) 039
K5.08
Effoct of steam removal on reactivity
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
SRO K/A
3.6
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Genere Fundamentals
4354
,
' Material Required for Examination
Question Source: New
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Unit 2 is operating at full power when a loss of 125VDC Bus 2D5 occurs.
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What effect does this have on the Unit 2 Turbine / Generator?
'A.
A main generator automatic trip will occur.
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B.
The turbine will trip on overspeed.
C.
The turbine emergency oil pump motors will lose power.
D.
The Turbine Stop and Governor valves will go closed.
Answer D
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier. (1) 058
AA2.03 DC loads lost; impact on abihty to operate and
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
monitor plant systems.
RO K/A
SRO K/A 3.9
Refe ence Title
Facihty Reference htmber
Section
Page
Revision
Leaming Obj.
Operation of 125 VDC
SO234-15
Att.13
71
13
g[gg
Systems
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: NRC i1/98
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Question #114
Which of the following is the correct response if an Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) is
paralleled to the grid and both the governor and voltage control pushbuttons are taken to
" Raise"?
A.
EDG KW increases and EDG speed increases.
B.
EDG reactive load increases and EDG KW increases.
C.
EDG frequency increases and EDG reactive load increases.
D.
EDG speed increases and EDG frequency increases.
Answer B
Exam Level B
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facihty San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(2) 062
A1.01
Signifcance of D/G load limits
RO Group: 2
SRO Group: 2
RO K/A
3.4
SRO K/A 3.8
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Diesel Generator
SO23-3-3.23
Att.1
21
14
7152
Monthly Test
Material Required for Examination
.
Question Source: New
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The Control Room has been evacuated due to a toxic chemical hazard inside the Control Room
envelope. Shutdown fmm outside of the Control Room, SO23-13-2 is in progress:
At the EPPM L-411:
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SG E-088 Wide Range level, LI-l 106 indicates 55%
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RCS Teold, indicates 530 F
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RCS Thot, indicates 548'F
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S/G pressure indicates 900 psia
Determine the actual water level in steam generator E-088.
A.
35 %
B.
48 %
C.
58E
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D.
75 %
Answer C
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Applicaton
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 068
1.03
S/G level
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
,
RO K/A
SRO K/A
4.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learnirg Obj.
Shutdown from Outside
SO23-13-2
Att. 4
35
5
63025
the Control Room
Material Required for Examination SO23-13-2, Attachment 4
Question Source: Bank
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Question #116
The following conditions exist during a Unit 2 refueling:
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Core offload is in progress
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Steam Generator E089 is being sludge lanced
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An operator reports that Main Steam Relief Header Drain Valve, S2130lMU394,
on S/G E089 is removed
Which of the following actions is required?
A.
Restore Containment Integrity within one hour.
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B.
Suspend Core Alterations.
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C.
Initiate Manual Containment Purge Isolation Signal.
D.
Verify containment leakage is within specifications.
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Answer B
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level
Comprehension
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: (1) 069
aal.01
Isolation valves, dampers and
RO Group:
SRO Group: 1
,
electropneumatic devices
RO K/A
SR O K/A 3.7
Reference Tnie
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
Containment Penetrations
3.9.3
3.94
777g
Specifcations
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Question Source: Bank
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Question #117
Given the following plant conditions:
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Unit 2 is at 20% power
Tc is currently at 534 F
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Which of the following does the Technical Specifications require?
A.
- Perform SR 3.4.2.1.
B.
Enter LCO 3.4.I Condition C.
C.
Enter LCO 3.4.2 Condition A.
D.
Perform SR 3.4.3.1
Answer A
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.1.33 Ability to recognize indications for system operating parameters
RO Group:
SRO Group:
which are entry level conditions for Technical Specif cations.
RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.0
Reference Title
Facility Rete./ence Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Technical
RCS Minimum Temperature
3.42
3.4-4
g3g
Specifcations
for Cr ticality
Material Required for Examination: T.S.s 3.4.1,3.4.2,3.4.3 (Bases not required)
Question Source: Bank
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Given the following plant conditions:
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The Unit is in MODE 1.
The Spent Fuel Pool Boron Concentration is 1825 ppm.
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Actions are being taken to restore boron concentration.
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Which of the following states an additional required action for this condition?
A.
Direct HP to perform a radiation survey.
B.
Install a local Criticality Accident Radiation Monitor.
C.
Initiate a manual Fuel Handling Isolation Signal.
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D.
Suspend mcvement of fuel in the Spent Fuel Pool.
Answer D -
Exam Level S
Cognitive level Memory
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier: 2.2.31
Knowledge of SRO fuel handling responsibilities
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A
SRO K/A 3.8
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Secton
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Techncal
Fuel Storage Pool Boron
3.7.17
3.7-30
7949
Specifcatons
Concentraton
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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A Gaseous Effluent Release Permit requires a Weather Evaluation prior to the release. The
following meteorologi. cal conditions exist:
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Wind direction is 210 degrees
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Temperature difference between 10 and 40 meters is minus 0.26 C
X/Q value is <4.8E-6
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Determine the MINIMUM wind speed which would allow the release to be commenced.
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44 mph.
B.
69 mph.
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82 mph,
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100 mph.
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Answer B
Exam Lovel S
Cognitive Level Apphcation
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
1
Tier: 2.3.11
Abihty to control radiaton releases
RO Group:
SRO Group:
RO K/A
SRO K/A 3 2
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Sertion
Page
Revision '
Learning Obj.
l
Radwaste Gas
SO23-8-15
Att. 4
35
11
6268
Discharge
,
Material Required for Examination: SO23-8-15 Attachment 4
Question Source: NRC 6/98
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Unit 2 is in MODE 5 on Shutdown Cooling.
- While maintenance was being performed on I TOP isolation valve 2HV9339, the valve
. packing failed.
- Pressurizer level is lowering with the only available charging pump running.
- The loss of SDC AOI has been entered and a llPSI pump has been started to restore
level.
- liPSI pump flow required to maintain Pressurizer level is 150 gpm.
Which of the following is the correct Emergency Event Classification?
A.
None apply.
B.
B3-1.
C.
G1-1.
D.
B2- 1.
Answer C
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Apphcation
Facildy San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:
2.4.29
Knowledgeof theemergencyplan
RO Group:
SRO Group:
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RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.0
Reference Title
Facihty Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
SO123-Vill-1
Att. 2
50
11
17479
Material Required for Examination: sol 23-Vill-1 Attachment 2
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Unit 2 reactor has tripped. 'Ihe Control Room is being evacuated due to dense smoke.
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Which of the following correctly identifies the order in which the "lMMEDIATE ACTIONS" for
Shutdown From Outside the Control Room AOI, SO23-13-2 are to be completed?
A.
l.) Manually initiate MSIS
2.) Stop all RCPs
3.) Select manual and stop all Charging Pumps
B.
l.) Select manual and stop all Charging Pumps
2.) Manually initiate MSIS
3.) Stop all RCPs
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l.) Manually initiate MSIS
2.) Select manual and stop all Charging Pumps
3.) Stop all RCPs
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l.) Stop all RCPs
2.) Manually initiate MSIS
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3.) Select manual and stop all Charging Pumps
Answer C
Exam Level S -
Cognitive Level Memory
Facility San Onotre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:
2.4.49 ' Abihty to perform wthout reference to procedures those
RO G.oup:
SRO Group:
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SRO K/A 4.0
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Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Leamino Obj.
'
Shutdown from Outside
SO23-13-2
2.0
2
5
6460
the Control Room
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Question Source: Bank
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Question #122
Given the following:
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A reactor trip has occurred from 100% power
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All systems have responded normally
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No operator actions have occurred
The following conditions are observedi
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RCS temperature is 545*F and stable
Both S/G levels are 35% NR and rising
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Both S/G pressures are 1000 psia and stable
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Given these conditions, which of the following statements correctly describes the feedwater
configuration to the S/Gs?
A.
MFW only is supplying feedwater to both S/Gs.
B.
AFW only is supplying feedwater to both S/Gs.
C.
MFW and AFW are both supplying feedwater to both S/Gs.
D.
No feedwater is being supplied to the S/Gs. AFW will have to be manually
aligned to supply feedwater.
Answer A
Exam Level S
CognitiveLevel Application
Facility San Onofre 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) CE/E02 ek22
Facility's heat removal systems, including :
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
primary coolant, emergency coolant, the decay
heat removal systems and relations between
the proper operat.on of these systems to the
operation of the facility
RO K/A
SRO K/A
4.0
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
Reactor Trip Recovery
SO23-12-2
5
13
6509
Material Required for Examination
Question Source: Bank
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Question #125
Given the following plant conditions:
Per SO23-12-1, SPTAs, a LOCA has been identified
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Pressurizer pressure is 1250 psia
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Pressurizer levelis 100%
HPSIinjection valves are fully open
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RCS is 17 F subcooled-
RVLMS indicates 100% in plenum and 48% in upper F.ead
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No RCP's are running
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Containment temperature and pressuie are 195 F and 1i psig, respectively
SIAS, CIAS, MSIS and CSAS have actuated
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A cooldown is in progress using steam generators
Which of the following actions should be directed by the CRS?
A.
Throttle HPSI flow to allow depressurization of the primary system.
B.
Throttle HPSI flow to restore pressurizer level to program.
C.
Continue maximum injection flow until subcooling is restored.
D.
Continue maximum injection flow until the RVLMS indicates the upper head is full.
Answer C
Exam Level S
Cognitive Level Application
Facility San Onofra 2 & 3
Exam Date 4/16/99
Tier:(1) W/E11 ek22
Facility's heat removal systems, including
RO Group:
SRO Group: 2
primary coolant. emergency coolant, the decay
heat removal systems and relations between
the proper operation of these systems to the
operation of the facility.
RO K/A
SRO K/A 4.3
Reference Title
Facility Reference Number
Section
Page
Revision
Learning Obj.
LOCA Bases
SO23-14-3
Att.1
48
4
6511
Material Required for Examination:
Question Source: Bank-
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