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ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.

1. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.
2. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult); questions with a difficulty between 2 and 4 are acceptable.
3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

Stem Focus: The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the correct answer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

Cues: The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length).

T/F: The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

Cred. Dist.: The distractors are not credible; single implausible distractors should be repaired, more than one is unacceptable.

Partial: One or more distractors are partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

Job Link: The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid K/A but, as written, is not operational in content).

Minutia: The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed-reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

  1. /Units: The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

Backward: The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved K/A and those that are designated SRO-only. (K/A and license-level mismatches are unacceptable).
6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Verify that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.
7. Based on the reviewers judgment, is the question, as written, (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?
8. At a minimum, explain any U status ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

Page 1 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only Generic Comments The first 3 questions all have correct answer of C. In the first 15 questions, answers B is used only once, A and D are used twice, and C is used 10 times. Randomize the location of the correct answers. Totals for RO: A-19; B-15; C-28; D-13 SRO: A-2; B-6; C-9; D-8 The Facility has redistributed the answer selections to be more randomly distributed for the final exam.

NOTE 1: Does this question meet the requirements of FAQ 401.55; does it test information 1) from the AOP/EOPs 2) diagnosis of procedures to be used to address the situation 3) progression of an event, OR 4) assessment of integrated plant response to emergency or abnormal situations crossing several plant systems and/or safety functions?

NOTE 2: Does this question meet the requirements of FAQ 401.44; does it test plant-wide generic information (not become an extension of Tier 2) per Tier 3 objectives.

NOTE 3: For SRO-only questions, select K/As tied to 10 CFR 55.43.

NOTE 4: Bank questions need to be updated to current quality requirements.

ES-401 2

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 2 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 1

(69)

(T-3)

F 2

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-73 Response: Question is SAT as written.

2 (70)

(T-3)

F 3

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-16 See NOTE 2 - (This question was taken from a Tier 1 EPE Category on the 2019 NRC Exam.) Specific to one system TS - Avg. DW Air Temperature Limits.

Response: The distractors correspond to generic multiple system parameter limits.

Question is SAT as written.

3 (6)

(T-1)

F 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Weak link to (3)?

Response: The DSSPs are the guiding documents for a CR emergency that would require in-plant actions for equipment that can no longer be accessed from the control room. (See DSSP 100-CR Attachment C.)

Question is SAT as written.

4 (7)

(T-1)

H 3

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-17. See NOTE 1 - Link to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

5 (51)

(T-2)

F 3

N S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

6 (68)

(T-3)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 2 Response: Question is SAT as written.

7 (65)

(T-2)

F 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

  • 8 (55)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: 2020 NRC Exam - Q-46.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

9 (63)

(T-2)

H 3

X N

E S

NRC: The K/A provided for the question is 286000.A3.02 vs. A3.04 per the outline.

Response: The question analysis was corrected for 286000A3.04.

Question is now SAT.

10 (3)

(T-1)

F 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (1).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

11 (71)

(T-3)

H 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 2.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

12 (66)

(T-3)

F 2

N S

NRC: See NOTE 2.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

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1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 13 (2)

(T-1)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written 14 (8)

(T-1)

F 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

15 (67)

(T-3)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 2.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

16 (12)

(T-1)

F 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (2)?

Response: The correct answer is directly related to Reactor Pressure (K/A),

knowledge of 4 different T.S. entry conditions is being tested.

Question is SAT as written.

17 (23)

(T-1)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (1)?

Response: Actions required per DEOP 500-2 during transient conditions are licensed level knowledge.

Question is SAT as written.

18 (60)

(T-2)

F 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

19 (52)

(T-2)

F 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

20 (74)

(T-3)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 2.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

21 (29)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: 2017 NRC Exam - Q-31.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

22 (28)

(T-2)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: How is this topic related to Operating RHR/LPCI: Injection Mode Controls?

Response: Enhanced the answer explanation to show the relationship between LPCI in the injection mode and the correct answer to justify K/A match Question is now SAT.

23 (43)

(T-2)

F 2

X B

U S

NRC: Distractors A & B, second part, do not appear to be plausible. (If the second station is transferred to AUTO, why would you then attempt to Manually adjust them?)

Response: Changed the stem and 2 distractors to make them plausible.

Question is now SAT.

ES-401 4

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 4 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 24 (45)

(T-2)

H 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

25 (46)

(T-2)

F 2

N S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

  • 26 (72)

(T-3)

F 2

B S

NRC: 2020 NRC Exam - Q-26. See NOTE 2 Response: Question is SAT as written.

27 (48)

(T-2)

F 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

28 (34)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

29 (38)

(T-2)

F 2

X X

X B

U S

NRC: The ICs in the Stem need to better define the subcritical conditions, to ensure only one correct answer. Also, distractor C may not appear plausible for a rod pull.

Response: Changed C distractor to make it plausible. Provided a point of reference in the startup to ensure only 1 correct answer. Question is now SAT.

  • 30 (11)

(T-1)

F 3

B S

NRC: 2020 NRC Exam - Q-02. See NOTE 1 - Link to (1)

Response: Question is SAT as written.

31 (15)

(T-1)

F 3

M S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-18. See NOTE 1-Link to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

32 (16)

(T-1)

F 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (1).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

33 (17)

(T-1)

F 3

X B

E S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (1).

Modified distractors A & B to match ICs.

Response: Question is now SAT.

  • 34 (18)

(T-1)

F 3

B S

NRC: 2020 NRC Exam - Q-27. See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

35 (75)

(T-3)

F 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 2..

Response: Question is SAT as written.

36 (50)

(T-2)

F 3

X B

E S

NRC: Unless the 2/3 EDG and 3 EDG Day Tanks are normally (or have the ability to be manually) cross-connected, 2 of the 4 distractors are not plausible Response: Removed drywell pressure bullet and reworded stem for clarity.

Question is now SAT.

ES-401 5

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 5 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 37 (32)

(T-2)

H 4

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-68.

If this is direct from the Bank, why the distractor change from securing 3A CS to securing 3C LPCI in the correct answer?

Response: Distractor change based on plant design configuration.

Question SAT as written 38 (21)

(T-1)

H 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

39 (10)

(T-1)

F 2

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

40 (59)

(T-2)

F 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

41 (57)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

42 (4)

(T-1)

H 2

X N

E S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Consider changing distractor A (B) to ONLY ERVs for a more plausible distractor.

Response: Recommended change made. Question is now SAT.

43 (25)

(T-1)

F 2

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (2).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

44 (40)

(T-2)

H 3

X N

E S

NRC: Remove The Target Rock is from all distractors.

Response: Recommended change made. Question is now SAT.

45 (31)

(T-2)

F 3

B S

NRC: 2017 NRC Exam - Q-33.

References Provided: Photo of TR 2-1340-1 (recorder) in Stem.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

46 (14)

(T-1)

H 2

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

47 (44)

(T-2)

F 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

48 (47)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

ES-401 6

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 6 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 49 (49)

(T-2)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: Is the initial phrase of the Stem Question necessary? Recommend simply stating With NO Operator action,.... Consider modifying distractor D to read 2 AND 4. (Why would a loss of 1 Bus cause a loss of ALL LPCI pumps?)

Response: Made change to distractor D, recommend leaving one minute in stem due to time for EDG start and clearing UV relays and sequencing of pumps.

Question is now SAT.

50 (53)

(T-2)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: Distractor A is not plausible. (Why would a loss of 1 Bus cause a loss of four CCSW pumps?)

Response: Changed distractor A to read 2C ONLY Question is now SAT.

51 (36)

(T-2)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: Is the Automatic RPS setpoint 1.80 psig or ~ 1.94 psig as implied by the Answer Explanation?

Response: Use 1.94 for all distractors and answer. Question is now SAT.

52 (39)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-69.

How many LPRM inputs are in each APRM? (At least 17?)

Response: All APRMs have 20 or 21 LPRMs assigned. Question is SAT as written.

53 (35)

(T-2)

H 3

N S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

54 (33)

(T-2)

H 3

N E

S NRC: Consider moving the word ONLY in distractor C to the position prior to the 3A CS subsystem for clarity.

Response: Made the recommended change. Question is now SAT.

55 (1)

(T-1)

F 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (2).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

56 (56)

(T-2)

F 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

57 (61)

(T-2)

H 4

N S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

58 (54)

(T-2)

F 3

N S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

59 (42)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

ES-401 7

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 7 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 60 (62)

(T-2)

H 3

N S

NRC: Is it plausible that a reduction in Cooling Flow would result in a lowering of downstream temperatures? Is the Condensate temperature indication available in the Control Room?

Response: There are other components in the off gas system where a loss of flow a decrease in temperature. i.e., preheater. Question is SAT as written 61 (74)

(T-3)

H 3

X?

N S

NRC: See NOTE 2.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

62 (13)

(T-1)

H 3

X X

N U

S NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (3).

The distractors appear to be simply a collection of T/F statements and none of them appear True, except perhaps B. Illustrate where the reference states that D is the only correct answer.

Response: Per EOP technical bases The first step in the Drywell Temperature branch thus provides a smooth transition from general plant procedures to emergency operating procedures and ensures that normal control methods are tried before more complex actions. The specified temperature of 160°F is the maxim. Step DWT-1. Changed the correct answer and 1 distractor. Question is now SAT.

63 (64)

(T-2)

F 2

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

64 (19)

(T-1)

H 3

X N

E S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (2).

Response: Modified Distractors to match K/A. Question is now SAT.

65 (5)

(T-1)

H 3

X N

E S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Correct distractor analysis for distractors A & C.

Response: Corrected the explanations to be consistent with nominal setpoint.

Question is now SAT.

66 (30)

(T-2)

F 3

N S

NRC: Distractor C is not plausible. (Why would a loss of 1 125 VDC Bus cause an automatic initiation of the Iso Condenser? Perhaps control power to some isolation valves?)

Response: Iso Condenser initiation logic is de-energized to actuate and is powered from 125 VDC. Question is SAT as written 67 (58)

(T-2)

H 3

X B

U S

NRC: 2016 NRC Exam - Q-34.

Distractors A & B part 2 components are not plausible. (Wont ANY APRM downscale generate a Rod Block? Therefore, regardless of the RBM INOP condition, both APRMs must be bypassed.)

Response: Added another Initial Condition to Stem for Start-up, and changed MODE in Stem to make it match the K/A fully.

Question is now SAT.

ES-401 8

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 8 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 68 (9)

(T-1)

H X

B E

S NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Is it creditable that the SDC temperature reaches 339 degrees F in only 10 minutes from receiving 902-4 A-23? (What is the annunciator setpoint value?)

Response: Changed the time to 5:45 to allow 30 minute heat up.

Question is now SAT.

69 (24)

(T-1)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

70 (26)

(T-1)

H 4

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (3)?

Response: Question is SAT as written.

71 (41)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

72 (27)

(T-1)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Link to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

73 (37)

(T-2)

F 2

N S

NRC: None.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

74 (20)

(T-1)

F 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 - Linked to (3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

75 (22)

(T-1)

H 3

X?

B E

S NRC: See NOTE 1 - Weak tie to (3)?

Response: Reworded the question as a 2-part answer to ensure required actions are addressed. Question is now SAT.

76 (98)

(T-3)

F 2

X B

E S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-78. See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.4).

Distractor A does not appear plausible considering the Shift Managers authorization is already required.

Why is this knowledge of what is in the DOP considered SRO-Only?

Response: Required signature for authorization for discharge to environment is SRO-Only. Changed distractor A. Question is now SAT.

77 (99)

(T-3)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-100. See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.5).

Correct (reword) the Initial statement for accuracy and clarity. (Not physically possible for the Unit to still be at 100% with Recirc pumps at minimum speed and 2 APRMs downscale.) Also, as written, distractor D is not plausible.

Why is this knowledge of what is required and why considered SRO-Only?

Response: Per Dresden standards, it requires SRO permission to trip Recirc pumps.

Reworded stem for clarity. Question is now SAT.

ES-401 9

Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 9 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 78 (100)

(T-3)

H 3

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-94. See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.5).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

79 (96)

(T-3)

F 2

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-81. See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.3).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

80 (79)

(T-1)

H 3

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-84. See NOTE 1 [Linked to (2)] and 3 (43.5).

References Provided: EP-AA-1004 Addendum 3. {What is this - EAL Flowchart?}

Response: Question is SAT as written.

81 (85)

(T-1)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (2)] and 3 (43.5). {2015 NRC Exam - Q-80.}

Response: Question is SAT as written.

82 (94)

(T-3)

F 2

B S

NRC: 2019 NRC Exam - Q-77. See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.2).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

83 (80)

(T-1)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (3)] and 3 (43.5). {Ref materials used are the EOP graphs.}

References Provided: DEOP 0100, 0200-01; entry conditions blanked out.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

84 (78)

(T-1)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (2)] and 3 (43.5).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

85 (81)

(T-1)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (3)] and 3 (43.5). {Where is 2B CRD pump and the 2nd SBLC pump powered from?}

Response: Question is SAT as written.

86 (88)

(T-2)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

87 (77)

(T-1)

H 3

X?

N E

S NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (2)] and 3 (43.5).

References Provided: DEOP 0100, 0400-02; entry conditions blanked out. (Why?)

Why is the Stem statement 10 MINUTES LATER bolded and capitalized, as well as other select words in the distractors?

Response: Entry conditions are required from memory. Our standard practice is to bold and capitalize words like all and only. Changed other words to standard text.

Question is now SAT.

88 (84)

(T-1)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (2)] and 3 (43.5).

References Provided: DEOP 0200-01; entry conditions blanked out.

Response: Question is SAT as written.

ES-401 10 Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 10 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 89 (97)

(T-3)

H 3

X?

N E

S NRC: See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.2).

Although distractor happens to be the correct answer, the Answer Explanation provide an incorrect time for the latest time to be in MODE 4 per the system conditions. (Correct time is actually 0430 on 11/6/21.)

Response: Corrected the question analysis. Question is now SAT.

90 (83)

(T-1)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (2)] and 3 (43.5).

References Provided: DEOP Flowcharts; entry conditions blanked out.

Are the Time Indices provided in the Stem: Days:Hours:Minutes?

Why are select DEOP Titles provided in the Stem, especially considering that the DEOP Flowcharts are provided as References?

Response: Times are hours:minutes:seconds. Examinees are not required to know procedures by number only. Standard practice throughout exam is to list procedure number and title. Added DEOP 500-3 to answer 9/23. Question is now SAT 91 (87)

(T-2)

H 3

B S

NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

92 (92)

(T-2)

H 3

X X

B N

U S

NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

The Stem does not provide sufficient ICs to eliminate distractor C as a potentially correct answer - either add ICs to support, or change distractor C.

Do the References Provided for Q-100 give information to help answer this question?

Response: Wrote and submitted a new question to NRC for approval 9/23.

Question is SAT as written.

93 (95)

(T-3)

F 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 2 and 3 (43.7).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

94 (93)

(T-2)

H 2

X?

B E

S NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

References Provided: DEOP 0100, 0200-01; entry conditions blanked out.

Consider modifying the Stem statement to read: the NSO to ___(1)___ Torus Cooling AND Torus Sprays, and to remove repetitive information from distractors.

Response: Reworded the Stem to remove repetitive information from distractors.

Question is now SAT.

95 (86)

(T-2)

H 3

X N

S NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.2).

References Provided: TS 3.5.1; 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> or less Action completion times blanked out.

Why/how does the loss of 2-1501-22A result in the loss of 2 LPCI subsystems?

Response: Explained the reason for both loops inop due to LPCI loop select Now sat. 9/23. Question SAT as written.

ES-401 11 Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 11 of 12 Q#

1.

LOK (F/H)

2.

LOD (1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws
4. Job Content Flaws
5. Other
6.

B/M/N

7.

U/E/S

8.

Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Cred.

Dist.

Partial Job-Link Minutia

  1. /

units Back-ward Q=

K/A SRO Only 96 (90)

(T-2)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

97 (76)

(T-1)

H 3

N S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (1)] and 3 (43.5).

Response: Question is SAT as written.

98 (82)

(T-1)

H 3

X N

E S

NRC: See NOTE 1 [Linked to (4)] and 3 (43.5).

References Provided: EP-AA-1004 Addendum 3, EP-AA-111-F4.

Distractor A is not consistent with structure of other distractors.

Response: Reworded the distractor as 2-part statements to enhance plausibility.

Question is now SAT.

99 (89)

(T-2)

H 3

X B

E S

NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

The Stem ICs may need to be more specific to result in the RPV pressure cycles given. (ATWS = > 6% and < ?%. What is the percent Reactor Power capacity of B

& C ERVs?)

Also, correct the wording in the Stem to state that RPV pressure peaked at 1115 psig, lowered to 1005, and rose to 1115 psig again. ___(1)___ relief valves are cycling open AND to direct initiating the Iso Condenser ___(2)___ to control RPV pressure.

Response: Change made to Stem question to remove Iso Condenser from the distractors. Question is now SAT.

100 (91)

(T-2)

H 3

X X

N U

S NRC: See NOTE 3 (43.5).

References Provided: TS 3.1.3, TS 3.1.6. {Complete?}

Distractor A & D, part 2 components, do not appear to be plausible. (Why would withdrawing a control rod one notch beyond its target position during start-up immediately render the control rod INOPERABLE?)

Additionally, use the background color designator that is in the procedures - either MAGENTA or RED for the first part of distractors C & D.

Response: Reworded the 2nd part of the distractors A and D to reference an applicable TS. Question is now SAT.

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 Facility: DRESDEN NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 Exam Date: NOVEMBER XX, 2021 Page 12 of 12 RO TOTALS:

B= 47 F= 35 E= 13 (17%)

Additional Notes:

M= 1 H= 40 U= 4 (5%)

N= 27 SRO TOTALS:

B= 13 F= 4 E= 8 (32%)

Additional Notes:

M= 0 H= 21 U= 2 (8%)

N= 12

GENERAL COMMENT

S:

1. Question numbers highlighted as xx are sample test items the facility submitted for pre-review.
2.

Bank questions are indicated by B; Modified are indicated by M; New questions are indicated by N

3.

Questions from the previous 2 NRC Exams: __4__ (RO)/ __0__ (SRO)

4. Average difficulty is _2.73_ on the RO exam and _2.84_ on the SRO exam.
5.

The 10CFR55.41/43 distribution is: RO / SRO 41.1 =

41.8 =

43.1 =

41.2 =

41.9 =

43.2 =

41.3 =

41.10 =

43.3 =

41.4 =

41.11 =

43.4 =

41.5 =

41.12 =

43.5 =

41.6 =

41.13 =

43.6 =

41.7 =

41.14 =

43.7 =

6.

The answer distribution is:

RO

/

SRO A = 19

/

2 B = 15

/

6 C = 28

/

9 D = 13

/

8

7.

There are _1_ (RO) and _9_ (SRO) questions with references/attachments provided.