ML101270294

Retake - Comments on Exam NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Exam (Written & Operating Tests)

ML101270294
Person / Time
Site:	Three Mile Island
Issue date:	02/26/2009
From:	D'Antonio J Operations Branch I
To:	Public Service Enterprise Group
Hansell S
Shared Package
ML092470034	List: ML100960287 ML101270294 ML101270306 ML101270314 ML101540234 ML102320233
References
ES-401, ES-401-9, U01820
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ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #I Back- Q= SRO B/M/N UlEtS Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KJA Only 1 f 2 S 2 f 2 t .5 Cause effect relationship or separate actuations? - -,"'~

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[Refer to Section 0 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 5 (easy difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

3. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

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

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

• • The question is not linked to the job requirements (I.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are deSignated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (BlanK, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (Mjodified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section 0.2.1.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

B. At a minimum, explain any "un ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other a. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (FfH) (1-5) Stem Cues TfF Credo Partial Job- Minutia #1 Back- Q= SRO BfM/N UlE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 9 h 2 X U Potential multiple correct answers. Reword.

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[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

4. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

5. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 4 range are acceptable).

a. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

• The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

4.

• One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., ifthe applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

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

• • The question is not linked to the job requirements the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

5.

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

Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #1 Back- Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 17 f 2 S 18 f 2 S 19 h 2 S 20 f 1 accept 21 h 2 S 22 h 3 E Verify RO objective 23 f 2 S 24 f 2 S Instructions

[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts,]

7. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each Question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

8. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each Question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

9. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

• • The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc),

The answer choices are a collection of unrelated truelfalse statements.

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

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

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

• • The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le .. the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified. or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment. is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement). in need of (E)ditorial enhancement. or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum. explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #/ Back- Q= SRO B/MIN UlE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 25 h 2 S 26 h 2 S 27 h 3 S 28 h 2 S 29 f 2 S 30 h 2 S 31 f 1 X ~ ,~

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[Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

10. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

11. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

12. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific detenniners, phrasing, length. etc).

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

4.

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

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

• • The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid KIA but. as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-4Q1 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement. or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #1 Back- Q= SRO BIM/N utE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 33 h 2 S 34 h 2 S 35 f 1 accept 36 h 2 S 37 f 2 X U? Discuss - fail someone over this?

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[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

13. Enter the level of know1edge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

14. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

15. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

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

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

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

• • The question requires the recall of know1edge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it is not required to be known from memory).

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer'S jUdgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #1 Back- Q= SRO B/M/N u/E/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 41 h 2 S 42 h 2 S 43 f 2 S 44 h 3 S 45 f 2 S 46 h 2 S 47 h 3 5 10, ,~, titlpc:? I=vn ,~to~

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[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.)

16. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F}undamental or (H}igher cognitive level.

17. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

18. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

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

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated truelfalse statements.

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

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

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

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check guestions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B}ank, (M}odified, or (N}ew. Check that (M}odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U}nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S}atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #/ Back- Q= SRO B/M/N utEtS Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 49 f 2 S 50 f 2 S 51 h 2 S 52 h 3 S 53 f 2 S 54 h 2 S 55 h 2 S 56 h 2 S Instructions

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional infomlation regarding each of the following concepts.]

19. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H}igher cognitive level.

20. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

21. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

4.

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

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

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

5.

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

Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are deSignated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B lank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer'S judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any *U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #1 Back- Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 57 h 2 S 58 h 2 S 59 f 2 S 60 f 2 S 61 h 2 S 62 f 2 S 63 f 2 S 64 h 2 S Instructions

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.)

22. Enter the level of knowiedge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

23. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

24. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

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

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

4.

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

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

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (I.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable l.

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (EJditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #/ Back- Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 65 f 1 U KIA not suitable for written, non discriminatory 66 f 2 S 67 f 2 S 68 h 2 S 69 f 3 S 70 h 2 S 71 h 2 S 72 f 2 S Instructions

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.)

25. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

26. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

27. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

• The stem or distractors contain cues (Le., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

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

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

• • The question is not linked to the job requirements (i.e., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9

1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

Q# LOK LOO (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job- Minutia #/ Back- Q= SRO B/M/N utE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 73 h 2 E Clarify fire location so no question of trip compromised. ." I"t /) AI .t~/'"

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[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

28. Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

29. Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question using a 1 - 5 (easy - difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 - 4 range are acceptable).

30. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

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

• • The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

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

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

• The question is not linked to the job requirements (Le., the question has a valid KIA but, as written, is not operational in content).

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

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

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

5. Check questions that are sampled for conformance with the approved KIA and those that are designated SRO-only (KIA and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section O.2.f.

7. Based on the reviewer'S judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

8. At a minimum, explain any "U" ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).