CONFIDENTIAL ASIJAN 2018/CMT670 UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION COURSE : RADIOISOTOPE APPLICATIONS AND SAFETY IN INDUSTRIES COURSE CODE : CMT670 EXAMINATION : JANUARY 2018 TIME : 2HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES This question paper consists of five (5) questions, 2. Answer ALL questions in the Answer Booklet, Start each answer on a new page. 3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. 4. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of i) the Question Paper ii) an Answer Booklet — provided by the Faculty 5. Answer ALL questions in English. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages, {© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 2 ASIJAN 2018/CMT670 QUESTION 1 ) Radiation is the process by which energy Is emitted as elther particles or waves. Evaluate the types of ionizing radiation. (6 marks) b) In the world's mining industries, worker exposure to radiation is a serious issue. Predict the sources of radiation exposure on workers. (4 marks) QUESTION 2 We cannot sense radiation but it is a continual feature of human existence. Intemational Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) proposed the guideline for anybody exposed to radiation to make sure that they are safe even though while working with the source of radiation. 8) Design two schematic diagrams that represent the practices and intervention in the ICRP system protection. (6 marks) b) Explain the deterministic effects on human body. (4 marks) QUESTION 3 Nuclear medicine is one of the fast growing fields. Malaysia does not want to be left behind and has embarked into this modem technology by installing relevant machines in a few hospitals. a) Describe PET and SPECT scanner as two techniques of diagnostic as being practice in any nuclear medicine department. (6 marks) b) Discover the advantages of nuclear medicine in coronary artery disease. (4 marks) QUESTION 4 a) Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a very powerful technique in science and industry to evaluate the properties of material, component or system without causing damage. Explain two NDT applications in detection of intemal flaws. (5 marks) (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 3 ASIJAN 2018/CMT670 b) Foods such as poultry are processed, packaged with oxygen-permeable film, and transported fresh or frozen to an irradiation facility. Write the principles of food irradiation that approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (5 marks) QUESTION 5 a) Explain lonization counter and scintillator counter for detection of radiation emitted by naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in ores industry. (6 marks) b) Radon (#?Rn) is a natural radioactive gas that occurs in rocks and soils. It can accumulate in buildings. Base on the knowledge that you have, discuss the most important factors controlling the migration of radon in buildings. (4 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER © Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL