Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification Course Exam Questions With Verified Solutions Acute radiation exposures are best described as: - Answer Large doses over a short period of time Radioactive decay is: - Answer Radiation The hazard class for the gauge is: - Answer 7 When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat. - Answer F If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up truck you should: - Answer Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency Elements that have the same number of protons and neutrons are considered: - Answer Stable How many Yellow II Radioactive Labels must be affixed to the gauge case: - Answ er Two The time it takes for a radioactive material to decay to ½ its activity/stren gth is known as a half-death. - Answer F Americium 241 is used to measure: - Answer Moisture Content Which is the least penetrating type of radiation? - Answer Alpha When shipping by air, nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - Answer T A TLD or film badge is worn to: - Answer To measure radiation exposure Because of ionization nuclear radiation exposure can be harmful to human tissue. - Answer T A gauge case with a hole worn in the base can be patched and used. - Answer F Isotope refers to: - Answer A variation of a given element Which acts as an effective shield for alpha radiation? - Answer All of the above Gauge inventories are to be taken: - Answer Every 6 months Which two documents must you have readily visible and accessible whenever you transport a gauge? - Answer Emergency response sheet and bill of lading Radioactive decay typically comes from what part of the element: - Answer Nucleu s What are the two types of radioactive material used in the gauge? - Answer Cesium and Americium You can transport the gauge inside of any case provided it is blocked and braced. - Answer F Which of the following do not require HAZMAT training: - Answer Accountant Cosmic radiation is considered to be an occupational exposure. - Answer F Radiation safety training for gauge operators is required. - Answer T Radioactive Yellow II moisture density gauges must use placards. - Answer F Nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - Answer T The exposure limit for a declared pregnant worker during the pregnancy is typically: - Answer 500 millirem A general license is needed to own a moisture density gauge. - Answer F The gauge has just completed a one minute density test. As you re-approach the gaug e you should first: - Answer Pull the handle to retract the rod back into the saf e position. New employees who do not have HAZMAT training must work under the direct supervision of a trained employee and only for the first 90 days. - Answer T What are the two types of radiation that never escape the shielding in the gauge? - Answer Alpha and Beta Which is an effective shield for neutron radiation? - Answer Plastic You can use moisture density gauges in your son's science fair project. - Answer F The curie/becquerel measurement is a measurement of the strength/activity of a radioactive material. - Answer T Operating and Emergency Response Procedures are part of the overall Radiation Safety Plan. - Answer T The activity/quantity of Cesium 137 in a new gauge typically is: - Answer 8-10 millicuries At the end of the day you should leave your dosimeter in the gauge case. - Answ er F
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