ASME ASME Nuclear Components NQA-1

Question 1

Which ASME standard establishes quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications?

Accepted Answer

ASME NQA-1

Answer

ASME Section III

Answer

ASME Section XI

Answer

ASME N509

Question 2

Under ASME Section III, nuclear pressure vessels are classified into which design categories?

Accepted Answer

Class 1, 2, and 3

Answer

Class A, B, and C

Answer

Grade I, II, and III

Answer

Level A, B, C, and D

Question 3

What does 'N-stamp' certification indicate for a nuclear component manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer is authorized by ASME to fabricate nuclear components per Section III

Answer

The component meets ASME B31.1 power piping requirements

Answer

The component passed NRC inspection and is approved for nuclear use

Answer

The facility has ISO 9001 quality certification

Question 4

Under ASME Section XI, what is the purpose of 'inservice inspection' (ISI) of nuclear components?

Accepted Answer

To detect and evaluate degradation of pressure-retaining components during operation

Answer

To verify the component meets original design specifications

Answer

To certify materials used in reactor construction

Answer

To qualify welders for nuclear work

Question 5

In ASME NQA-1, what is a 'design verification' activity?

Accepted Answer

An independent review, check, or test of design output to confirm it satisfies design input requirements

Answer

Testing the final product to confirm performance

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The review of vendor qualifications for nuclear-grade material supply

Answer

Confirmation that as-built dimensions match the design drawings

Question 6

What does ASME Section III Appendix I define for nuclear pressure boundary welds?

Accepted Answer

Permissible weld joint configurations and allowable reinforcement

Answer

Essential variables for welding procedure qualification

Answer

Stress analysis requirements for piping systems

Answer

Preservice examination requirements