ML20209H647
| ML20209H647 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/1986 |
| From: | Tuckman M DUKE POWER CO. |
| To: | Munro J, Rogers T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20209H616 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8609150293 | |
| Download: ML20209H647 (9) | |
Text
DUKE POWER COMPANY OCONEE NUCLEAR CTATION o o aos esse SENECA.O.c. ass 73 a.
April 24, 1986 Mr. John Munro Acting Operator Licensing Section Chief, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 101 Marietta Street, suite 3100 Atlanta, GA 30323 ATTENTION:
Mr. Tom Rogers PWR Examiner
SUBJECT:
SRO Exam Review Please find attached the comments concerning the GRO exam given at the Oconee Nuclear Station on April 21, 1986.
These comments are divided into two sections;Section I is a technical review by Training Center instructors.
Section II is a review by Training Center Educational Specialists.
The exam review by Training Center instructors produced very few valid comments concern' ng Technical materials in light of the existing regulatory environment.
Most comments deal with procedure changes or additional information usable as correct answer material.
The exam review by the Educational Specialists dealt with test question construction and exam composition.
Comments are meant to be constructive to improve the NRC's exam bank as it is developed.
These same standards are endorsed by INPO and will be used to develop and revise the exam bank at the Oconee Training Center.
If there are any questions concerning these com. Tents, please contact Paul Stovall at the Oconee Training Center, (803) 882-6150 ext. 2252.
Sincerely, LLO3W^
Mike S. Tuck. man Station Manager 0:ence Nucicar Station Attach ent MST/PMS/jg Page 1 0609150293 860902 ADOCK0500g9 DR
\\
SECTION I Item 1 - Question 6.06 The Setpoint for the individual asymmetric fault lamps is 7 inches out of the average.
The Asymmetric rod runback logic circuit is supplied by a 9 inch out of average fault signal.
The question does not specify which fault, but the answer of (8) refers to the 7 inch fault and uses 9 inch as the setpoint.
Item 2 - Question 6.16 Protective trips for the SSF Diesel Generator in part (a) should include the following:
Engine High Jacket Water Temperature Engine Low Lube Oil Pressure Engine High Crankcase Pressure Engine High Bearing Temperature Unit High Vibration Part (B) the trips that are not bypassed are Engine Overspeed Generator Diff. Protection and Low-Low Lube Oil Pressure.
Item 3 - Question 7.11 The indicated answer (d) is incorrect.
A procedure change was approved on 3-3-86 which deleted this as the correct operator response.
None of the possible selections are correct.
This question should be deleted.
Item 4 - Question 7.14 Typo in answer -
Correct response for Units 2 & 3 should be -
RC pressure > 200 psig or RC temp. > 200*F.
Page 2 L
Item 5 - Question 7.15 This question should be more specific.
The question asks for 2 responses and only one is given in the answer.
Minimum Level - insures HPI pump suction is not lost.
Maximum pressure vs. level insures gas does not enter the HPI pump suction.
Item 6 - Question 7.28 This question needs to be unit specific because the response depends on the affected unit, not only Unit 1.
Item 7 - Question 8.15 This question should specify if the 10 CFR 20 or Duke Power administrative limit is the desired response.
The answer refers to the Duke Power Limits.
As written the response could also be the 10 CFR 20 limits of 3 rems /Qtr. and 12 rems / Year not to exceed 5 (N-18).
Item 8 - Question 8.21 The answer should read for part (2), Tavg at or greater than 525 degrees F.
- END SECTION I -
l l
l Page 3
(
SECTION II A.
General Comments:
Item Al Inadequate directions for taking the test.
This is particularly true for true/ false and multiple choice questions.
Item A2 Question types, i.e. true/f alse, short answer, multiple choice, should be grouped within categories.
Item A3 The number of objective questions in this test are not sufficient to merit use.
Infrequency of use tends to hinder the thought process.
Item A4 Question in sections 5, 6, 7 & 8 primarily knowledge level or memorized information.
Item A5 l
Spelling and grammatical errors should be corrected before test is given.
I Item 6 Negatives like not should be underlined or all caps.
Itec 7 Avoid abbreviations.
l l
Page 4
(-
Item 8 Is the word " bases" misused?
Should it be " basis"?
Item 9 Are all handouts needed?
If not, why include?
i 1
i f
Page 5 1
B.
Specific Coments Item B1 - Question 5.17 Not written clearly enough to grasp meaning.
Item B2 - Question 5.21 "Explaination" (spelling)
Item B3 - Question 6 Plant System Design, Control and Instruction Item B4 - Question 6.01 Choice (b) (spelling)
Item poorly constructed 2 responses can be eliminated immediately.
Question lends itself as T/F.
Item B5 - Question 6.02 Item B6 - Question 6.03 The stated condition should be stated at the beginning of the question.
Item B7 - Question 6.04 Awkwardly worded:
What would happen to the core saturation Margin Program Ca'.culation if an Incore Thermoccuple failed high?
Ite-EE - Question 6.06 If information in parentheses on page 30 of the answer heet is also expected - question is inadequate.
Page 6
(
1 i
Item B9 - Question 6.08 Awkwardly worded - Do not know how to respond until the entire question is read.
Item B10 - Question 6.16 Really 2 questions, with the correct answer to one necessary for the second question to be correct.
Item Bil - Question 6.18 l
The question as stated is confusing "setpoints required" is not a question but answer - indicate that setpoints are needed.
By
" maintained" does the author want to know how it " works"?
is
" controlled"?
Item B12 - Question 7.01 NOT Emphasize not.
Item B13 - Question 7.04 Awkward If the turbine does not trip during verification following a reactor trip, what operator action is required?
Item B14 - Question 7.07 How are Ite-Eli - Question 7.11 Ask student to fill in a blank before he/she knows the question.
Everythir.; before a blank should allow the student to fill in response.
" Load Shed" seems to be a clue.
Page 7
(
\\
Item B16 - Question 7.17
" Bases" seems to be an inappropriate word.
Item B17 - Question 7.24 Do the steps need to be in order?
Suggest inserting the word "all" before steps.
Item B18 - Question 7.29 Unclear Item B19 - Question 8.06 Unnecessary redundancy in choices "on an operating shift" should be put in the stem.
Item 20 - Question 8.07
- c. & d. choices not plausible.
Item 21 - Question 8.08 a.)
Tests more than one concept and answer obvious.
b.) and c.) answers obvious.
Item 22 - Question 8.09 (a), (b), & (c) answers obvious.
Item 23 - Question E.10 Inappropriate set-up for fill in the blank questions.
Page 8 l-
u.
^
l Item 24 - Question 8.11 Response to (b) is contingent upon the comment response to (a).
Item 25 - Question 8.11 First sentence teaches.
Item 26 - Question 8.17 Omit "to".
Item 27 - Question 8.22 & 8.23 Apparently misuse the word " bases".
Item 28 - Question 8.22
... considered "as the " basis" for determining.
Item 29 - Question 8.25 Question is too long and confusing.
Page 9 l
l
. - -