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What does the acronym ALARA stand for in the context of NRC regulations?
What does the acronym ALARA stand for in the context of NRC regulations?
- Approximate Level of Radiation Avoidance
- Average Limitation of Annual Radiation Absorption
- Always Low Annual Radiation Allowance
- As Low as Reasonably Achievable (correct)
Under NRC regulations, what do occupationally exposed workers and licensees have to do in relation to radiation exposure?
Under NRC regulations, what do occupationally exposed workers and licensees have to do in relation to radiation exposure?
- Minimize radiation exposure as much as possible (correct)
- Ignore radiation exposure limits for economic gains
- Maximize radiation exposure to improve work efficiency
- Encourage high radiation exposure for occupational benefits
What is the Investigational Level in the NUREG-1556 model program based on?
What is the Investigational Level in the NUREG-1556 model program based on?
- 75% of occupational exposure limit
- 25% of occupational exposure limit
- 50% of occupational exposure limit
- 10% of occupational exposure limit (correct)
What should a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) do if an employee exceeds the Investigational Level?
What should a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) do if an employee exceeds the Investigational Level?
According to NRC regulations, what must a licensee develop and implement to ensure compliance?
According to NRC regulations, what must a licensee develop and implement to ensure compliance?
What must be done if the dose to an embryo/fetus exceeds certain levels during pregnancy according to NRC regulations?
What must be done if the dose to an embryo/fetus exceeds certain levels during pregnancy according to NRC regulations?
What do occupationally exposed workers need if they are likely to receive more than 10% of annual limits?
What do occupationally exposed workers need if they are likely to receive more than 10% of annual limits?
'Unrestricted area' in NRC regulations refers to an area that is:
'Unrestricted area' in NRC regulations refers to an area that is:
Why must licensees retain records of exposures for occupationally exposed individuals who have been monitored?
Why must licensees retain records of exposures for occupationally exposed individuals who have been monitored?
Why should surveys be conducted as reasonable according to NRC regulations?
Why should surveys be conducted as reasonable according to NRC regulations?
What information must be included in survey and calibration records retained for 3 years?
What information must be included in survey and calibration records retained for 3 years?
In a VERY HIGH RADIATION AREA, an individual could receive an absorbed radiation dose exceeding how many rads in 1 hour at 1 meter from the source?
In a VERY HIGH RADIATION AREA, an individual could receive an absorbed radiation dose exceeding how many rads in 1 hour at 1 meter from the source?
Which type of area is defined as one where radiation levels could result in an individual receiving a dose equivalent exceeding 0.005 rem in 1 hour at 30 cm from the source?
Which type of area is defined as one where radiation levels could result in an individual receiving a dose equivalent exceeding 0.005 rem in 1 hour at 30 cm from the source?
When should monitoring be performed for packages received during regular working hours?
When should monitoring be performed for packages received during regular working hours?
What must be done prior to shipping packages containing radioactive materials?
What must be done prior to shipping packages containing radioactive materials?
How long should package surveys be retained?
How long should package surveys be retained?
What should be done if removable surface contamination exceeds 2 dpm/cm2 or survey meter reading exceeds 200 mrem/h from any point on the package surface?
What should be done if removable surface contamination exceeds 2 dpm/cm2 or survey meter reading exceeds 200 mrem/h from any point on the package surface?
What is required for radioactive materials in a room for less than 8 hours with a person present at all times to prevent exposure beyond limits?
What is required for radioactive materials in a room for less than 8 hours with a person present at all times to prevent exposure beyond limits?
'Caution: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL' areas should be posted for what condition?
'Caution: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL' areas should be posted for what condition?
'Geiger-Muller survey' monitoring is required only for packages containing quantities of radioactive material greater than or equal to which type?
'Geiger-Muller survey' monitoring is required only for packages containing quantities of radioactive material greater than or equal to which type?
What is the specific gravity requirement for a material to be considered radioactive for shipping purposes as per DOT regulations?
What is the specific gravity requirement for a material to be considered radioactive for shipping purposes as per DOT regulations?
What procedure is required to be done to a package before shipping radioactive materials according to the text?
What procedure is required to be done to a package before shipping radioactive materials according to the text?
What must be indicated on the 'RADIOACTIVE' label to be attached to a package with radioactive materials before shipping?
What must be indicated on the 'RADIOACTIVE' label to be attached to a package with radioactive materials before shipping?
What is the maximum permissible surface level of removable contamination on packaging as specified by DOT regulations?
What is the maximum permissible surface level of removable contamination on packaging as specified by DOT regulations?
Why is it necessary to adhere to DOT regulations when shipping radioactive materials?
Why is it necessary to adhere to DOT regulations when shipping radioactive materials?
Which of the following is NOT part of the packaging procedure for shipping radioactive materials?
Which of the following is NOT part of the packaging procedure for shipping radioactive materials?
What is the allowable dpm (disintegrations per minute) limit for a wiped surface area of 300 cm* as per DOT regulations?
What is the allowable dpm (disintegrations per minute) limit for a wiped surface area of 300 cm* as per DOT regulations?
What must be done to a package before shipping radioactive materials according to DOT regulations?
What must be done to a package before shipping radioactive materials according to DOT regulations?
What is the maximum allowable surface level of removable contamination on packaging according to DOT regulations?
What is the maximum allowable surface level of removable contamination on packaging according to DOT regulations?
In what instance are return of radioactive materials and their residues subject to DOT regulations?
In what instance are return of radioactive materials and their residues subject to DOT regulations?
What is the specific gravity requirement for a material to be considered radioactive for shipping purposes as per DOT regulations?
What is the specific gravity requirement for a material to be considered radioactive for shipping purposes as per DOT regulations?
What must be indicated on the 'RADIOACTIVE' label attached to a package with radioactive materials before shipping?
What must be indicated on the 'RADIOACTIVE' label attached to a package with radioactive materials before shipping?
How should levels of removable contamination on packaging be according to regulatory requirements?
How should levels of removable contamination on packaging be according to regulatory requirements?
What is required to be done if surface contamination exceeds 2 dpm/cm² as per DOT regulations?
What is required to be done if surface contamination exceeds 2 dpm/cm² as per DOT regulations?
Why should surveys be conducted on packages before shipping radioactive materials?
Why should surveys be conducted on packages before shipping radioactive materials?
What must be prepared when shipping radioactive materials according to DOT regulations?
What must be prepared when shipping radioactive materials according to DOT regulations?
What is the significance of adhering to DOT regulations when shipping radioactive materials?
What is the significance of adhering to DOT regulations when shipping radioactive materials?
What does the acronym ALARA stand for in the context of NRC regulations?
What does the acronym ALARA stand for in the context of NRC regulations?
Why should surveys be conducted as reasonable according to NRC regulations?
Why should surveys be conducted as reasonable according to NRC regulations?
What is the maximum permissible surface level of removable contamination on packaging as specified by DOT regulations?
What is the maximum permissible surface level of removable contamination on packaging as specified by DOT regulations?
What is required for radioactive materials in a room for less than 8 hours with a person present at all times to prevent exposure beyond limits?
What is required for radioactive materials in a room for less than 8 hours with a person present at all times to prevent exposure beyond limits?
'Caution: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL' areas should be posted for what condition?
'Caution: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL' areas should be posted for what condition?
What is the Investigational Level in the NUREG-1556 model program based on?
What is the Investigational Level in the NUREG-1556 model program based on?
What must be included in survey and calibration records retained for 3 years according to NRC regulations?
What must be included in survey and calibration records retained for 3 years according to NRC regulations?
What is the purpose of posting a 'CAUTION: HIGH RADIATION AREA' sign?
What is the purpose of posting a 'CAUTION: HIGH RADIATION AREA' sign?
Why are wipe tests required on external surfaces of packages labeled with certain radioactive labels?
Why are wipe tests required on external surfaces of packages labeled with certain radioactive labels?
Under what condition is a caution sign not required for radioactive materials in a room?
Under what condition is a caution sign not required for radioactive materials in a room?
What is the significance of retaining records of receipt of radioactive shipments for as long as materials are in possession of the licensee or 3 years after disposal?
What is the significance of retaining records of receipt of radioactive shipments for as long as materials are in possession of the licensee or 3 years after disposal?
When should monitoring be performed for packages received outside of regular working hours?
When should monitoring be performed for packages received outside of regular working hours?
'Geiger-Muller survey' monitoring is required only for packages containing quantities of radioactive material greater than or equal to which type?
'Geiger-Muller survey' monitoring is required only for packages containing quantities of radioactive material greater than or equal to which type?
'CAUTION: RADIATION AREA' signs are posted for areas where radiation levels could result in an individual receiving a dose equivalent exceeding how many rem in 1 hour at 30 cm from the source?
'CAUTION: RADIATION AREA' signs are posted for areas where radiation levels could result in an individual receiving a dose equivalent exceeding how many rem in 1 hour at 30 cm from the source?
