NANTeL Security and Access 2

Question 1

Under 10 CFR Part 73, which category of nuclear facility is required to implement the highest level of physical protection measures?

Accepted Answer

Category I special nuclear material facilities

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Category II research reactors

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Category III fuel fabrication plants

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Category IV waste storage sites

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'compensatory measure' in nuclear security?

Accepted Answer

To maintain adequate protection when a security system element is degraded or inoperable

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To reduce radiation exposure to workers

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To compensate security officers for overtime work

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To offset the cost of security upgrades

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'vital area' at a nuclear power plant?

Accepted Answer

An area containing equipment whose failure could directly cause a radiological release or prevent reactor shutdown

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Any area where radiation levels exceed 100 mrem/hr

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The main control room exclusively

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Any area where spent fuel is stored

Question 4

When must a nuclear facility licensee report a safeguards event to the NRC Operations Center?

Accepted Answer

Immediately (within 1 hour) for the most serious events, as specified in 10 CFR 73.71

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Within 30 days via written report only

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Only during the annual physical security review

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Within 72 hours for all security incidents

Question 5

What is the correct procedure when an armed security officer discovers an unattended bag in a protected area?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a potential improvised explosive device and follow the facility's suspicious item response procedure

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Open the bag to inspect contents immediately

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Move the bag to the security office for safekeeping

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Ignore it if no alarm has been triggered

Question 6

Which document serves as the legally binding agreement between a nuclear licensee and the NRC specifying the required security measures?

Accepted Answer

The Physical Security Plan (PSP)

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The facility's Emergency Operating Procedures

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The Technical Specifications

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The FSAR (Final Safety Analysis Report)

Question 7

A person attempting to enter a protected area presents credentials but the access control system shows their authorization has been suspended. What is the correct security officer response?

Accepted Answer

Deny entry, retain the credential if possible, notify the central alarm station, and follow established procedures for unauthorized access attempts

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Allow entry if the person appears to be a known employee

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Contact the person's supervisor to verify their identity before deciding

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Allow escorted entry until the computer system is corrected