ML100470870

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

ML100470870
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone
Issue date:	11/20/2009
From:	D'Antonio J Operations Branch I
To:	Dominion Nuclear Connecticut
Hansell S
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ML092400035	List: IR 05000336/2010301 ML100220055 ML100470870 ML100470905 ML100470918 ML100610136 ML100670496 ML100670507 ML101160391
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FOIA/PA-2011-0115
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ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401 I 1. Q# I LOK (F/H) 4. Job Content Flaws 2. I 3. Psychometric Flaws LOO I I 7.5. Other I 6. (1-5) Stem I Cues I T/F I Credo I Partial I Job-I Minutia I #/ -, Q= I SRO I B/M/N KiA I Only Focus Dist. Link unit 8. Explanation h 3 x B.C why is b a safety function?

Need rwst level infor 2 h I 3 e Word engineering on c -Cb precipitation 3 h I 3 s l:I:I:1111111 111111:1 6 2 s 7 h 3 s 8 2 e I Fix b for validity iaw your justification Instructions

[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 (LOO) of each question using a 1 -5 (easy -difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 -4 range are acceptable).

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

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

The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc). The answer choices are a collection of unrelated true/false statements.

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

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem). 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

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

The question requires the recall of knowledge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory). The question contains data with an unrealistic level of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

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

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section 0.2.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 "un ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met). ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401 I 1. Q# LOK (F/H) 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws LOO (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial J, ?b-Minutia #( I Bade-Q= SRO B/M/N UlEtS Focus Dist. .... mk units I KiA Only 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. 8.

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2 N Word engineering on c -Cb precipitation Explanation 3 s 4 h 3 s 5 s 6 2 s 7 h 3 s 8 2 e Fix b for iaw your justification Instructions

[Rerer 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 (LOO) of each question using a 1 -5 (easy -difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 -4 range are acceptable).

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

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

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

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

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

• One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem). 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section 0.2.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, LOK (F/H) 2. LOD (1-S) 3, Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws S. Other 6. B/MIN 7. UtE/S I 8. Explanation Stem Focus Cues T/F Credo Dist. Partial Job-Minutia Link -#/ Back-units ward Q= KIA SRO Only 9 h 3 s 10 f 2 s 11 h 3 e Which ofthe following

... 12 f 2 s 13 f 2 s 14 f 2 s 15 h 3 s 16 h 3 s 4. 5. 6. 4. S. 6. 7. 8 Instructions

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

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level, Enter the level of difficulty (LOD) of each question USing a 1 S (easy -difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 -4 range are acceptable), 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), 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.

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).

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

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 S. Other 6. 7. 8. Q# LOK LOD -(F/H) (1-S) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #/ Back-Q= SRO B/MIN UtE/S Explanation Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only I 9 h 3 s ---------10 f 2 s 11 h 3 e Which ofthe following

... 12 f 2 s --------13 f 2 s 14 f 2 s 15 h 3 s 16 h 3 s Instructions

[Refer to Section 0 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 S (easy -difficult) rating scale (questions in the 2 -4 range are acceptable), 6. Check the appropriate box if a psychometric flaw is identified:

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

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

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

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

• One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e,g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem), 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

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

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

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

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

S. 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 "un ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).

ES-401 Written Examination Review Worksheet Form ES-401-9 Ii I I I I I I I 1. 2. 3. Psychometric Flaws 4. Job Content Flaws 5. Other 6. 7. B. Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues TIF Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/MIN UlE/S Explanation Focus Dis!. Link ward J KiA Only L 17 h 3 s lB h 3 e Clarify "a" -has a discharge occurred?h 19 h 3 e c,d -"appropriate level" too open ended 20 f 2 s 21 h 3 e D -in anticipation of trip 22 f 5 x u You expect operators to know this from memory? 23 f 1 u Non-discriminatory 24 h 3 x u Question gives what k/a asks for 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. B. 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 (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

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

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

• One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem). 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

B. 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. B. Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues TIF Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO B/MIN UlE/S Explanation ,Focus Dis!. Link ward J KiA Only L h 3 s lB h 3 e Clarify "a" -has a discharge occurred?h 19 h 3 e c,d -"appropriate level" too open ended 20 f 2 s -------21 h 3 e D -in anticipation of trip 22 f 5 x u You expect operators to know this from memory? 23 f 1 u Non-discriminatory 2!l h 3 x u Question gives what k/a asks for 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. B. 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 (i.e., clues, specific determiners, phrasing, length, etc).

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

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

• One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem). 4. Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section D.2.f. 7. Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as written (U)nsatisfactory (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E)ditorial enhancement, or (S)atisfactory?

B. 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. B. Q# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5) Stem Cues T/F Credo Partial Job-Minutia #1 Back-Q= SRO BIMIN UtE/S ..... .<" Focus Dist. Link units ward KIA Only 25 h 3 s Instructions

[Refer to Section 0 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 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 knowtedge that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (i.e., it is not required to be known from memory).

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

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

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

6. Enter question source: (B)ank, (M)odified, or (N)ew. Check that (M)odified questions meet criteria of ES-401 Section 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 "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, P,,,,,,,,,,.tric A,,,,

FI' 5. Other 6. 7. B. 0# LOK LOD (F/H) (1-5)

T/F Credo Partial #1 0= SRO BIMIN UtE/S Explanation r-ocus Dist. units KIA Only h 3 s IU I = Instructions

[Refer to Section 0 of ES-401 and Appendix B for additional infolTT1ation 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 infolTT1ation is needed, or too much needless infolTT1ation).

• The stem or distractors contain cues (i.e., clues, specific detelTT1iners, 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 questions that are sampled for confolTT1ance 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 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 "U* ratings (e.g., how the Appendix B psychometric attributes are not being met).