EXAM CODE: —-RS-02 ‘Training Group RADIATION SAFETY ‘TRAINING COURSE COMPLETION EXAM Select the correct answer foreach ofthe following questions. Only one answer should be ‘marked on the answer sheet provided. PLEASE DO NOT MARK ON THIS EXAM. 1192 52 Rlei/ieat | foot Co 60 14.0 Ricihrat 1 foot oy (nAystime) _ (mycin) 1 OF o D ‘The main distinction between X-rays and Gamma rays i their: ‘A. wavelength c.—souree. B. penetrating power. D. energy. A. Tre B. False ‘Short wavelength radiation produced when a stream of high-speed electrons strike a target material scaled: A. x-adiation. C. scattered radiation. B. gamma radiation, D.__ back seater.Short wavelength produced during the disintegration of nuclei of radioactive substances is called: A. radiation. C. scattered radiation, B. gamma radiation. D. backscatter. Which ofthe following represent possible results of nuclear disintegrations? ‘A. Alpha particle radiation C. Gamma photon radiation B. Beta particle radiation D. — Allofthe above ‘The unit for measuring the rate at which the output of a given gamma ray source decreases isthe: AL cutie Cc. halflive B. roentgen, iD. MeV. ‘The. quantity of X or gamms radiation which will produce, by means. of ionizations, one electrostatic unit of electricity in one c.. of dry ait isthe: A. roentgen. C. millicure. B. cutie, D.- dose, ‘Rad! isthe abbreviation for A. radiation C. relative accumulated dose. B. radiation absorbed dose. D. none of the above, ‘An Ir-192 source of 100 curies today will be__< ceuries 150 days from now: AL zero C 100cwies B. . 25curies D. — SOeuries Overexposure to X-rays or Gamma rays may ceuse damage to human: A. blood, C. intemal organs. B. skin, D. allofthe above, Exposure to radiation which is not necessary is: A. acceptable ifTess than 10 mr. C,_—_improperuse of ‘ALARA’. B. acceptable ifless than 5 mr. D. proper use of ‘ALARA’.Cobalt 60 has a halflife of: AL TS days. C53 years. B. 33 years. D. 1620 years. Which of the following is the maximum permissible annual dose for radiation workers? A. 2mofhe CR B. 5000 mr D. None of the above ‘An isotope is defined as an atom with a different atomic number than its parent ‘element but the same atomic weight. A Tne B. False Self-reading dosimeters must have a range of: A. 00.200 mr C011. B. Oto 100mr. D. none of the above. ‘A dose of 1000 mr received within a five minute period would probably cause: A. nausea death. B. sterility. D. none of the above. ‘What is this dosimeter indicating? A. Anexposure of 35 mr. B. Anexposure of 40 mr. C.— Anexposure of 30 mr. bob ests) 1D. Anexposure of 50 mr. 14.0 Rh. C140 mir. ‘The radiation intensity atone foot from a 10 curie source of Co 60 will be about: A B 140 Rr. D. 1440.mefir. ‘The radiation intensity from a gamma source is $0 mu/hr at a distance of 1 ft How far away from the source must the radiographer be to receive 2 mf? AL 25 feet CSO feet B25 feet DS feet20. 21 2, 25, 26. ‘Three half-value layers of shielding material will reduce intensity: ‘A. ton immeasurably small amount B C. to 1MBofits original level. D. by varying amounts depending on the radiation energy level ‘Assuming the same thickness of each material is being used, which provides the best shielding? A. concrete Cte! B. wood D. water ‘Almost any material between you and the source of radiation will reduce the amount of dose you receiv. A. Tne B. False Cobalt 60 emits Gamma rays of: A. 17 and133 MeV. ©. 1,09.nd 1.29 MeV. B. 0.66 MeV. D. — 1.36and2.75 MeV. A survey meter will measure: A. xray intensity C.— both Aand B B. gamma ray intensity D. accumulated dose “The half value layer thickness of lead for Cobalt-60 is approximately 0.5 inch. If the radiation level on the source side of a 1.5 inch lead plate is 64 Rr, the radiation level on the opposite side is; AU 8Rhhr Cc 16Rhr Bo 21 Rhir D. 32K Radiation intensity should be checked with a survey meter before approaching ny radioisotope even it is known thatthe source is inthe shielded position A. Tre B. False‘The advantage(s) of using film badges isare the ‘A. permanent record of exposure is produced, B. they ean be read atthe job site. C._ they alert the wearer to high radiation levels, D. —allofthe above. ‘The advantage(s) of using a pocket dosimeter is/are that: ‘A. permanent record of exposure is produced, B. they can beread at the jobsite. ©. they alert the wearer to high radiation levels. D. —allofthe above. ‘The radiation level at 3 feet from the surface ofa package is 7.84 ms/hr. What is the transport index? AL 784m0hhe C78 mfhe Bo 7.84 Dd 78 Surve} instruments used to monitor gamma radiation must be capable of ‘measuring radiation in the range of: A. 02000 meh. © 2mehhe- 100 mee. B. 2 imsfhr- 10,000 mesh D. 2 mefhr- 1000 mr/hr. (One curie of an isotope will ‘A. experience 3.7 x 10” disintegrations per second. B. emit 14.0R/hr. C. emit 5.9 Rr. D. have a physical size of 1.25 mm x 2.5 mm. ‘The purpose of a dated decay eurve isto: ‘A, determine the source size at anytime, B.. _caloulate shielding requirements CC. determine the source strength at anytime. 1D. mark the date for each exposure. To radiograph a 6 inch thick steel product, which of the following gamma ray sources would most likely be used? A. Cobalt 60 C.— Tridium 192 B. —Thulium 170 D. . Cesium 137~~ C ® D* o” A Which of the following should be posted? ‘The license Operating and emergency procedures Form NRC-3 All ofthe above. unrestricted area is any area in which the received dose would not exceed: 5 mrin one hour. 100 mr in one hour, 2 mr in one hour. orp 2 BORD Regulations require the NRC regional office be notified immediately if an individual receives an exposure of: A, Stems ormore whole body. B, 25 remsormore whole body: C. 1.25 ems or more whole body. D. Notification is not required Tn case of an emergency which ofthe following. ‘A. Move away from source at once. B. Calm down and think. C. Establish restricted area. D. Call forhelp. E, — Allofthe above. ‘You can make anybody an assistant radiographer providing you give them a film badge and dosimeter. AL Tre B. False Which ofthe following are necessary during a radiographic operation? A. direct surveillance C.—roping off the area B. posting the area D. allofthe above A radiographer isthe individual who: personally supervises the radiographic operation. pus up the required signs. uses the radiographic exposure device. makes the surveys. perp(8. 45, ‘What action is to be taken when your dosimeter goes off scale? ‘Notify your supervisor at the end of your shift. ‘Stop work immediately and notify the RSO. ‘Record the dosimeter reading of your partner at the end of your shift. ‘Assume the dosimeter has malfunctioned and record an estimate of your exposure. i (On a field isotope inspection, the source jams up in the guide tube and cannot be cranked either in or out. The fist step you would take should be to: powp 'A. cautiously approach the guide tube with a survey meter to determine and mark the exact spot in the tube in which the source is stuck. B. obtain some material for shielding and surround the source with it. C. immediately clear the area and then set-up a 2mfhr perimeter. D. call the radiation Protection Officer. Radioactive material may be shipped on passenger aircraft provided: ‘A. the pilot is notified. B. the source is kept in the cockpit. CC. the source is removed immediately upon landing, D. —allofthe above. E, none of the above. Leak tests of sealed sources are to be performed: ‘A, atsix month intervals. B. when a source is received. C. when a source is sent for disposal. D. —allofthe above. ‘The Operating and Emergency Procedures must be located: ‘A. ataradiography site in the field. B. tall in-house radiographic installations. Cina sufficient number to permit ready viewing by individuals performing, radiography. D. —allofthe above.C 48. g«. % ». CC® ‘Alarming ratemeters: ‘A. may be used in liew of survey meters. B.__must be set to alarm at 500 mu/hr. C. * must be calibrated every six months. D. ** none ofthe above. ‘The RBE quality factor for gamma rays is: A 10. c 20. B10, Dd. 50. ‘The halflife of Ir 192 is: A C75 days. B. D. 33 years ‘A source with radiation has an intensity of SFr at 3 feet from the source. . What is the intensity at 20 feet from the source? AL 1125 mie C1125 mei B. 112.5 moh D. 1.25 she ‘You must survey the location ofthe high radiation sign during every exposure to ‘verify its proper placement. A Tre B. False sHyl ‘A tungsten collimator 1.55” thick is used during a radiographic operation utilizing 265 curie Cobalt 60 souree. “At what distance will the radiation level be 2m/hr? Use an emissivity factor of 14.0 R/hr/i at 1 foot. The half-value layer thickness of tungsten for a Cobalt 60 souree is 0.31 inches. A 67Sh C169 Bo D. 24n ‘What is missing from this exposure device label? Isotope 192 Activity 103 curies Date 01-05-96 ModelNo, | -M-I-A weight of the exposuredevice C.__seril mmber ofthe isotope > emissivity factor D. shielding thickness‘The source was last leak tested on May 24, 1996, When is the next leak test due? A. Tune 24, 1996 ©. November 24, 1996 B. August 24, 1996 D. May 24,1997 Personnel shall wear which of the following when performing radiography? A. film badge C.— alarming ratemeter B. dosimeter D. _allofthe above ‘The terms ‘em’ and ‘rad’ mean the same thing AL tne B. false ‘A person receives an exposure of $0 rems in 24 hour period. What symptoms will they begin to experience? A, nausea C fever B. respiratory problems D. none ‘A survey meter was calibrated on January 4, 1996. The calibration due date is: A. February 4, 1996. C. July 4, 1996. BL April4, 1996. D. January 4, 1997 ‘The radiation rate inthe area in which you will be working is 100 mi/hr. You are permitted to receive 45 mr of exposure. How long can you remain in the radiation area? A. 22 minutes C. 22minutes B. 27 minutes D. — 30minutes “The radiation rate in your work area is 750 mehr. Your task will keep you in the area for S minutes. What would be your estimated exposure? A 6.5mr C0150 Bo 1Smr D. 0.100R ‘When transporting a source to and fiom job sites, the radiation levels in the passenger compariment and outside the vehicle must be: A. less than Smif. ©. less than 1 mfr. Bless than 2 mfr D. Onur,a. a. 6, 65. 66. 6. ‘The assistant radiographer: ‘A. must work under the direct supervision of the radiographer. B, _isanyone who has been issued a film badge and assists the radiographer. CC. isable to work unsupervised provided they have the proper training, D. — isboth bande, An agreement state is a state which has: decided to regulate the use of x-ray machines themselves. reached an agreement with the NRC regarding the regulation of byproduct material C. agreed tolet the NRC regulate the use of byproduct material 1D. agreed to let the NRC regulate ther entire radiographic program. => Industral isotopes are manufactured by: ‘A, heating elements to extremely high temperatures. B. bombarding certain elements with neutrons. C. chemical reactions. D. exposing certain elements to gamma rays ‘The unit used to measure the source strength or quantity is the: ‘A. roentgen, Cc euie, B. halflife. D. emissivity factor. ‘Who is responsible for completing the utilization log? A, radiographer C. assistant radiographer B. radiation safety officer D. —-NDEsupervisor A physical inventory of all sources must be conducted at least once: A. each month, ©. each 6 months. B. _every3 months D. each year. Exposure devices need to be surveyed: after the last exposure. after each exposure. ‘when returned to storage. ‘when they are removed from storage. all ofthe above. BOOP68. 6. 70. n. R. B. 1. Equipment maintenance needs to be conducted ‘A. each day itis used. annually. B. each quater. D. — bothaandb. ‘The nucleus of an atom consists of: ‘A. protons and electrons. B. protons and neutrons. C. electrons and neutrons. D. protons, neutrons and electrons ‘The atomic number ofan element indicates the numberof: ‘A. neutrons in the nucleus. B, protons inthe nucleus. C. protons and electrons in the atom. D, protons and neutrons in the mucleus. ‘The atomic weight or mass number ofan atom indicates the number of: ‘A. neutrons inthe nucleus. B. protons the nucleus. C) protons and electrons in the atom. D. protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Unstable isotopes stabilize through a process of: * A. decay or disintegration, C.—deterioration. B. electron ejection. D. positron ejection. Alpha particles consist of: ‘wo protons and two electrons. A B. two protons and two neutrons. C. —_twoelectrons and two neutrons. D. ‘wo protons. ‘Alpha particles have: A. anet charge of 12 ©. no charge. B. anet charge of 2. D. ane charge of -1.15, 16. n. 7B. 1. 80. 81. 82. 83. Beta particles consist of: ‘A. two protons and two electrons. ©. — oncelectron. BB, two protons and two neutrons. D. two protons. ‘Beta particles have: ‘A. anet charge of #2 C.—nocharge. B. anet charge of -2. D. —anet charge of 1. Gamma rays have: A. anet charge of 42. ©. no-charge. B._ anetcharge of -2. D. —anet charge of 1. ‘A device used to minimize the radiation area isa: A. collimator C.—ead mask, B. filter. D. survey meter. ‘Which type of radiation has the most damaging effect on the human body? A. alpha Cc beta B. gamma D. neutron ‘The occupational dose limit fora declared pregnant woman is: ‘A. $00 milirem. C Srems. Bo Trem, D. 12rems ‘Which ofthe following devices indicates a radiation rate? A. dosimeter C.alarming ratemeter B. filmbadge D. TLD ‘An area in which an individual could receive a dose in excess of 2 mR in any one hour is defined as a ‘A. high radiation area, C.restricted area, BL unrestricted area D. radiation area ‘The shielding material commonly used in exposure devices is: AL lead, C. steel B. spent uranium, D. tungsten85. 86. 87. 88. 89, 90, Leak tests are performed: ‘A, using commercial leak test kits. B. using a survey meter to check the guide tube. C. using a film exposure technique. D. using fluorescent screens. ‘Which part ofthe body can withstand higher doses of radiation? A. hands Chad B. eyes D. trunk ‘The annual dose limit forthe extremities is: AL Srems. C S0rems. B. 15 rems D. 75 rems. ‘The annual dose limit for the eyes is: A. Stems. CSO rems: B. 15 rems iD. 75rems Equipment failures which compromise the safe operation of that equipment must bbe reported (othe NRC: A. within 24 hours C. within 7 days. B. within 48 hours. D. within 30 days. Dosimeters are intended to indicate: A. radiation rate C. high radiation levels. B. accumulated dose. D. radioactive contamination. “The formula which describes how radiation intensities change as distance from the radiation source changes is known as A. Snell's law. C. the inverse square law. B. _ Coulomb's aw. D. the direct relationship law.91 93, 95; ‘The illustrated dosimeter scale indicates: ‘A. atotal exposure of 15 mR, B. a total exposure of 20 mR, C.—atotal exposure of 25 mR, | D. atta exposure of 30 mR, During radiographic operations the radiographer checks their dosimeter and the seale appears as illustrated. What conclusion can be drava? A. The dosimeter is malfunctioning, B. No exposure was received. C. The dosimeter is off scale. D.. None ofthe above. [A proper survey during radiographic operation includes: A. the control cable. C. the guide tube. B. the exposure device. D. — bothbande. Dring the set up of the exposure device the best survey meter location is at ‘A. the rear ofthe device. C. the front of the device. B. theside ofthe device. D. any of the above. ‘A tungsten collimator 0,52” thick is used during a radiographic operation using a 90 curie Ir 192 source. At what distance should the 2 mF¥/hr boundary be established, The emissivity of Ir 192 is 5.2 R/trei at 1 foot, andthe half value layer thickness is 013". A 12098 cc 1338 B 483.78 D. 34718 How much concrete is necessary to reduce the radiation intensity of @ 100 curie Ir 192 source to 2 mR at 15 feet from the source? (NOTE: Shielding is placed @ 15? from souree) Emissivity (i 192) = 5.2 Roi at 1 foot HVL concrete (Ir 192) = 1.75 inches A. 175 inches C140 inches B, 19.25 inches D. 15.75 inches98. ‘What reading is indicated on the survey mete illustration below? A. SmRihr B 3mR/nr C 30mRvhr D. 300mR/hr ‘What reading is indicated on the survey meter illustration below? A. 7mR/hr B. 70mR/hr C. 100mRir D. Battery strength is acceptable.99, What reading is indicated on the survey meter illustration below? pore 500 mR Battery strength is acceptable, 100... What reading is indicated on the survey meter illustration below? pop> 2mR/nr 20 mir 200 mRMhe Battery strength is unacceptable.