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July Exam 05000335-08-301 & 05000389-08-301 Final SRO Written Exam and Reference List
ML082680225
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Site: Saint Lucie  NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 09/24/2008
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Florida Power & Light Co
To:
NRC/RGN-II
References
50-335/08-301, 50-389/08-301, ES-401-8
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Final Submittal (Blue Paper) 3r.

~UCI£ FINAL SRO WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND REFERENCES

St. Lucie Initial Exam 2008 Table of Contents Handouts For the Written Examination 1.

2-NOP-3.05, Appendix C, SDC & LPSI Pump Flow Requirements pages 142-148 2.

ONP-72.01, Response to Security Events 3.

EPIP-01, Attachment 1, Emergency Classification Table, pages 15-39 4.

TS 3.6.2.1, Depressurization and Cooling Systems 5.

1-EOP-99, Figure 1A, RCS Pressure Temperature 6.

1-EOP-99, Figure 1B, RCS Pressure Temperature 7.

1-EOP-99, Figure 2, Safety Injection Flow Vs RCS Pressure 8.

2-EOP-99, Figure 1A, RCS Pressure Temperature 9.

2-EOP-99, Figure 1B, RCS Pressure Temperature 10.

2-EOP-99, Figure 2, Safety Injection Flow Vs RCS Pressure

ES-401 Name:

Date: 8/01/08 Site-Specific SRO Written Examination Cover Sheet u.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Site-Specific SRO Written Examination Applicant Information Facility/Unit: St. Lucie Plant Form ES-401-8 Region:

Start Time:

I D II lZl III D IV D Reactor Type: W DeE lZl BW D GE D Finish Time:

Instructions Use the answer sheets provided to document your answers. Staple this cover sheet on top of the answer sheets. To pass the examination you must achieve a final grade of at least 80.00 percent overall, with 70.00 percent or better on the SRO-only items if given in conjunction with the RO exam; SRO-only exams given alone require a final grade of 80.00 percent to pass. You have 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> to complete the combined examination, and 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> if you are only taking the SRO portion.

Applicant Certification All work done on this examination is my own. I have neither given nor received aid.

Applicant's Signature Results RO/SRO-Only/Total Examination Values Applicant's Scores Applicant's Grade

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St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 1 Unit 2 tripped from 100% power. 2-EOP-02, "Reactor Trip Recovery," is being implemented. Reactor power is 5 X 10-4%

as indicated on Wide Range Instrumentation.

Which ONE of the following correctly describes the status of the Nuclear Startup Channels at this time?

A. Energized. They automatically energize at 10-4%

power.

B. NOT energized. They will energize if the Startup Channel switches are placed in "on".

C. Energized. They automatically energize on the reactor trip signal.

D. NOT energized. They will NOT energize if the Startup Channel switches are placed in "on".

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 2 Unit 1 has tripped from 100% power due to a Loss of Offsite power. On the trip, PORV 1402 opened and was NOT able to be closed / isolated.

While in EOP-03, "LOCA", the following conditions exist:

Pressurizer level is 40%

and rising RCS Thot is 522°F and stable Rep CET is 528°F and stable Pressurizer pressure is 890 psia and lowering Reactor Vessel Level Monitoring System indicates 4-8 covered 1A SG NR level is 62%

and steady, feeding at 100 gpm 1B SG NR level is 45%

and slowly dropping, feeding at 100 gpm HPSI throttling criteria is NOT MET due to Inadequate:

A. Pressurizer Level.

B. Rx Vessel level.

C. AFWflow.

D. Subcooling.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 3 Unit 1 was manually tripped due to an RCS leak.

The following is the sequence of events:

0000 Reactor trip 0011 SIAS actuation 0015 1-EOP-01, "SPTA," is complete / 1-EOP-99, "Appendix J," is complete 0017 1-EOP-03, "LOCA," is entered Current Plant conditions:

Containment Pressure Containment Temperature RCS Pressure RCS Temperature 2.8 psig 117°F 575 psia 450°F Which ONE of the following describes the correct action required and the reasons, based on current plant conditions?

A. Trip one RCP in each loop to minimize leak flow from the RCS.

B. Trip all RCPs to ensure RCP seal integrity.

C. Trip one RCP in each loop due to inadequate RCP NPSH.

D. Trip all Reps due to insufficient subcooling.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 4 A LOCA ILOOP has occurred on Unit 1.

The following are current plant conditions:

Containment Pressure Containment Temperature RCS Pressure RCS Thot RCS Tcold Rep CET Temperature Figure 2 SI Flow Steam Generator Levels Aux Feed Flow 12 psig i 205°F i 680 psia t 497°F

+-+

496°F

+-+

510°F

+-+

700 gpm

+-+

45%

WR i 220 gpm I Generator +-+

Which ONE of the following describes the status of Natural Circulation at this time?

A. Single phase natural circulation is currently being met.

B. Single phase natural circulation will be met when Rep. CET temperature is

<485°F.

C. Two-phase natural circulation is currently be.ing met.

D. Two-phase natural circulation will be met when safety injection flow is

>780 gpm.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 5 During operation at 80%

power, the Unit 2 Reactor Coolant Pumps' seal readings indicate as follows:

PRESSURE (PSIG)

FLOW (GPM)

TEMPERATURE Bleedoff Upper Seal Middle Seal Controlled Controlled PUMP Cavity Cavity Cavity Bleedoff Bleedoff 2A1 156 1080 1170 1.9 173 2A2 124 685 1588 1.1 148 2B1 176 180 2221 2.8 187 2B2 119 782 1505 0.9 143 Based on these indications, the operating crew should:

A. Monitor and record RCP seal parameters for additional degradation.

B. Begin unit shutdown, then monitor the affected RCP for further degradation.

C. Begin unit shutdown, then stop the affected RCP after the rCB's are open.

D. Manually trip the reactor and turbine, then trip the affected RCP(s).

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 6 Unit 2 is at 100% power. Only 2A charging pump is in service and trips due to an electrical fault. All other charging pumps and letdown valves are in Auto.

1) Which ONE of the following describes the correct operator action?
2) What is the result if operator action is NOT taken?

A. 1) Manually start another charging pump.

2) V2520, "Ion Exchanger bypass valve," will open and divert letdown flow to the Holdup tanks.

B. 1) Manually isolate letdown.

2) V2515, "Letdown isolation valve," will close on high Regen HX outlet temperature.

C. 1) Manually start another charging pump.

2) The designated back-up charging pump will auto start on pressurizer level deviation.

D. 1) Manually isolate letdown.

2) V2516, "Letdown isolation valve," will close on high ~p across the regen HX.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 7 Unit 2 is in mode 4, solid pressure control in service, with the following conditions:

RCS pressure is 265 psia RCS temperature is 245°F No RCP's are operating A loss of Shutdown Cooling occurs Which ONE of the following is the MAXIMUM RCS pressure that would be reached prior to overpressure protection actuation?

A. 275 psia B. 350 psia C. 470 psia D. 530 psia St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 8 A CCW leak has developed on Unit 2. Normal CCW Surge Tank makeup is not available.

Which ONE of the following describes backup makeup capability?

A. Auto makeup from Demin Water System.

B. Manual makeup from Primary Water system.

C. Auto makeup from the Domestic Water System.

D. Manual makeup from Fire Water System.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 9 Unit 2 is at 100% power.

Evaluate the following SELECTED controller malfunctions and determine which ONE would require entry into a Tech Spec LCO in the shortest period of time, assuming no operator action.

SELECTED Pressurizer:

A. Pressure channel fails high.

B. Pressure channel fails low.

C. Level channel fails low.

D. Level channel fails high.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 10 A Steam Generator Tube Rupture 1LOOP has occurred on Unit 2 and 2-EOP-04, "SGTR", is in progress.

2-EOP-99, "Appendix R, S/G Isolation," has been performed.

The current plant conditions are:

RCS pressure is 820 psia RCS temperature is 509°F Thot Isolated S/G pressure is 730 psia Isolated S/G level is 42%

Narrow Range Which ONE of the following is the strategy 1reason concerning pressure control of the RCS?

Maintain RCS pressure:

A. lower than isolated S/G pressure to maintain affected S/G level 60%

to 70%

NR.

B. higher than the isolated S/G pressure to prevent a potential reactivity event.

C. lower than the isolated S/G to prevent further contamination of the S/G.

D. higher than the isolated S/G to prevent loss of subcooling.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 11 The following temperatures exist after an Excess Steam Demand event in which the 2B S/G has blown dry:

Loop 2A T-cold: 432°F Loop 2A T-hot:

464°F Loop 2B T-cold: 424°F Loop 2B T-hot:

456°F The US has directed the RCO to stabilize RCS pressure and temperature.

Which ONE of the following pressures should the 2A Atmospheric Steam Dump controller setpoint be adjusted to in order to stabilize temperature with the MINIMUM amount of RCS heatup?

A. 322 psia B. 351 psia C. 449 psia D. 486 psia St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 12 Given the following conditions:

The Unit Supervisor has entered 2-EOP-06, "TLOF" A total loss of feedwater has occurred on Unit 2 All efforts to restore feedwater have been unsuccessful Both S/Gs are <15%

Wide Range Which ONE of the following describes the appropriate sequence of procedural selection for this condition?

A. Exit EOP-06; enter EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

After performing Operator Initial Actions in EOP-15, establish once through cooling, "RCS and Core Heat Removal, success path 3."

B. Continue efforts to restore feedwater in EOP-06 AND establish once through cooling in accordance with EOP-15, "RCS and Core Heat Removal", concurrently with EOP-06.

C. Establish once through cooling in accordance with EOP-15, "ReS and Core Heat Removal, success path 3," and then exit EOP-06 and GO TO EOP-15.

D. Enter EOP-15, establish once through cooling in accordance with "RCS and Core Heat Removal, success path 3." Assess remainder of Safety Functions in EOP-15, then exit EOP-06.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 13 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 tripped from 100% power and is in a Station Blackout All 125VDC busses are being supplied by their respective batteries Assuming the 2A Battery Bank voltage was 132 VDC at time of Blackout, and is discharging at a constant rate of 300 Amps / hour, how long will the 2A Batteries last until they reach the cutoff voltage?

A. 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> B. 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> C. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> D. 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 14 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 tripped from 100% power due to a LOOP The 2A Emergency Diesel Generator tripped on overspeed SPTAs are complete For the ADV's, what operation is available from the Plant Auxiliary Control Board (PACB)?

2A atmospheric steam dump in:

A. Auto/Manual, 2B atmospheric steam dump in Auto/Manual.

B. Manual/Manual, 28 atmospheric steam dump in Auto/Auto.

C. Auto/Auto, 28 atmospheric steam dump in Manual/Manual.

D. Auto/Manual, 28 atmospheric steam dump in Auto/Auto.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 15 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100% power, steady state.

G-26, "FW REG SYS OPERATING ON STANDBY PWR," is in alarm Shortly after annunciator G-26 comes in, numerous other annunciators come in, some of which include:

3A(B), 4A(B), 5A(B) HTR LEVEL HIGH/LOW 1A and 1B S/G LEVEL HIGH/LOW Which ONE of the following:

1) describes the failure that has occurred?
2) states the response of the secondary?
3) are the required Operator actions?

A. 1) Loss 120V AC Vital bus.

2) Heaters and SG levels are low.
3) Perform a rapid downpower to stabilize the plant.

B. 1) Loss 1C 125V DC bus.

2) Heaters and SG levels are low.
3) Perform a rapid downpower to stabilize the plant.

C. 1) Loss 120V AC Vital bus.

2) Heaters and SG levels are high.
3) Manually close alternate drains on FW heaters.

D. 1) Loss 1C 125V DC bus.

2) Heaters and SG levels are high.
3) Take manual control of FW Reg. valves.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 16 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 tripped from 100

% power The 1A 125V DC bus de-energized on the trip All other equipment operated as designed Which ONE of the following actions is required and the reason for this action?

A. Locally close the 1A EDG output breaker.

Loss of 1A DC bus resulted in loss of Startup Transformer breaker closure and loss of DC control power to the 1A EDG breaker.

B. Locally close the 1A EDG output breaker.

Loss of 1A DC bus resulted in SIAS start of the EDG but loss of breaker DC control power requires a manual breaker closure.

C. Place the PORV switch to OVERRIDE for V1402 and/or V1404 to close the PORV's. PORV's have opened as a DIRECT result of loss of 1A 125V DC bus.

D. Place the PORV switch to OVERRIDE for V1402 and/or V1404 to close the PORV's. PORV's have opened due to High Pressurizer Pressure signal from the RPS.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 17 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 is in a Station Blackout and preparing to receive power to the 2AB 4.16KV bus from the 1A Emergency Diesel Generator (the only running Unit 1 Diesel) via the Station Blackout crosstie The RO performing 2-EOP-99, "Appendix V, Receiving AC Power from Unit 1 using SBO Crosstie," places the 2B ICW pump switch to Pull-to Lock Which ONE of the following describes the primary reason for this manipulation?

A. To prevent the 2B ICW pump from starting on a depressurized header.

B. To ensure 2B Component Cooling Water pump is started before 2B ICW pump to prevent possible saltwater contamination of the CCW system.

C. To enable the interlock that will allow 2C ICW pump to be run when power is restored.

D. To ensure 2B ICW pump is not started due to diesel loading concerns in this electrical configuration.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 18 A grid disturbance has occurred in South Florida. Both Units are at 100% power with the following parameters:

Unit 1 MVARS Unit 2 MVARS 25 in the lag (out) a Which ONE of the following describes the voltage regulator adjustments that will have to be made by the ROs on EACH unit if the system dispatcher requests BOTH units to be at St. Lucie administrative limit of minimum vars?

A. Unit 1 must lower voltage; in response, Unit 2 maintains voltage at its current value.

B. Unit 1 must lower voltage; while Unit 2 must raise voltage.

C. Unit 2 must raise voltage; Unit 1 does not have to perform an action.

D. Unit 2 must raise voltage; in response, Unit 1 must raise voltage.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 19 Given the following conditions:

CEA #10 has drop fully into the core from UEL Unit 1 is now at 96%

power Operators have performed all required actions and are preparing to withdraw CEA #10.

As the RO attempts to withdraw CEA #10, annunciator R-26, "CEDS TROUBLE /

CONTINUOUS GRIPPER VOLTAGE HIGH," locks in. The SNPO in the cable spreading room identifies CEA #11 as the source of the alarm.

Which ONE of the following is the correct operator action / reason concerning the CEA anomalies?

A. Continue realignment of CEA #10, then place CEA #11 on the hold bus.

The Tech Spec Action that applies to CEA #10 takes precedence over the administrative requirements that apply to CEA #11.

B. Place CEA #11 on the hold bus, then realign CEA #10.

Coil damage could occur to CEA #11 if not placed on the hold bus within a shorter period of time than the time to realign CEA #10.

C. Continue realignment of CEA #10, then place CEA #11 on the hold bus.

CEA #10 and CEA #11 are in the same subgroup 'and it will be impossible to withdraw CEA #10 if its subgroup is placed on the hold bus.

D. Place CEA #11 on the hold bus, then realign CEA #10.

R-26 is a common annunciator with no reflash capability and is procedurally required to be clear prior to withdrawal of any CEAs.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 20 Unit 1 is at 100% power when the following annunciator is received:

H-19, "PZR CHANNEL X LEVEL HIGH/LOW" Which ONE of the following malfunctions would have caused this alarm?

A. Tref pressure transmitter fails high.

B. Tref pressure transmitter fails low.

C. Tcold control channel fails low.

D. Tcold control channel fails high.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 21 Unit 2 is in a Refueling outage and moving fuel.

Startup Nuclear Instrumentation channel 2A has just failed LOW.

Which ONE of the following describes the correct action concerning core alterations?

Core alterations:

A. can continue because only one startup channel is required to be operable.

B. must be suspended until the 2A Startup channel is restored to operable.

C. can continue when one Appendix R Excore Nuclear Monitoring channel has been determined to be operable and available.

D. must be suspended until Reactor Engineering approves the use of an additional Wide Range Nuclear Instrumentation channel.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 22 A steam generator tube leak of about 50 gpm has occurred on Unit 2. The crew is performing a downpower and is at 90%

power. Steam Generator Slowdown Monitors are in HIGH alarm.

As the downpower reaches 60%, the leak increases to 70 gpm.

Which ONE of the following states the expected indication of the Steam Generator Slowdown PC11 indication (PLP-121) Slowdown activity for this increased leak rate?

PLP-121 Slowdown activity will:

A. NOT change due to the monitored sample being in a stagnant fluid.

S. NOT change due to the lower power level, even though a higher leak rate.

C. INCREASE due to the increased leak rate.

D. DECREASE due to the lower power level.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 23 A fire has occurred in the Unit 1 Control Room and the Control Room has been evacuated. 1-0NP-100.02, "Control Room Inaccessability "is being implemented.

The following Appendices are complete and control is established at the Remote Shutdown Panel:

  • RCO A Subsequent Actions
  • RCO B Subsequent Actions
  • US Subsequent Actions

Which ONE of the following states the status of the Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG's)?

A. Both EDG's will require a manual start. When started, the output breakers will AUTOMATICALY close.

B. Both EDG's will require a manual start. When started, the output breakers will require a MANUAL closure.

C. Both EDG's are operating with the output breakers OPEN.

D. Both EDG's are operating with the output breakers CLOSED.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 24 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100

% power Increased RCS activity has warranted entry into 1-0NP-01.06, "Excessive RCS Activity" Dose Equivalent Iodine 131 has stabilized at.05 uCi/gram and a plant shutdown is NOT required.

Which ONE of the following is an action required by the off-normal procedure and the reason for the action?

A. Isolate letdown to prevent high gamma radiation areas in the RCA.

B. Maximize letdown to allow better clean-up of the RCS.

C. Divert letdown to the hold-up tanks to capture contaminated RCS water.

D. Vent the VCT to the Waste Gas Decay tanks to prevent iodine airborne activity in the RCA.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 25 Given the following conditions:

A loss of offsite power has occurred on Unit 1 All equipment operated as designed It is desired to perform a controlled cooldown to 350°F in accordance with 1-0120039, "Natural Circulation Cooldown" Which ONE of the following local (field) operator actions must be performed to facilitate the cooldown from the Control Room?

A. Reset Non-Essential Load Breakers.

B. Perform EOP-99, Appendix X, "Secondary Plant Post Trip Actions."

C. Perform EOP-99, Appendix H, "Operation of the 1A and 1B Instrument Air Compressors."

D. Crosstie Unit 1 CST with Unit 2 CST.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 26 The following conditions exist with both Units at 100% power:

Unit 1 has received Annunciator H-6, "REACTOR HEAD SEAL PRESS LOW." PI-1118 indicates 1084 psig Unit 2 has received Annunciator H-15, "REACTOR HEAD SEAL PRESS HIGH." PI-1118 indicates 1900 psig Which ONE of the following actions should be performed?

A. Unit 1 should enter 1-0120031, "Excessive Reactor Coolant System Leakage."

B. Unit 2 should enter 2-0120031, "Excessive Reactor Coolant System Leakage."

C. Both Units should enter "Excessive Reactor Coolant System leakage."

D. Both Units should enter ONP-22.01, "Rapid Downpower."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 27 Unit 2 has a Loss of Offsite Power with a Steam Generator tube rupture. During the downpower, SGBD and SJAE radiation monitors were in alarm. Due to AFW problems the crew has entered 2-EOP-15, "Functional Recovery", with the following conditions:

RCS Thot is 520°F RCS pressure is 1650 psia Local radiation surveys indicate secondary activity CIAS monitors indicate no alarms or increasing trends Which ONE of the following is the status of Containment Isolation Safety function?

Containment Isolation Safety function:

A. is currently met due to CIAS actuated.

B. is currently met due to CIAS monitors indicate no alarms or increasing trends.

C. will be met when offsite power restored and the faulted S/G is no longer steaming by ADV's.

D. will be met when the faulted Steam Generator is isolated per EOP-99, "Appendix R, Steam Generator Isolation."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 28 The 2A1 RCP has a failed lower and middle seal. Due to a failure in the upper seal, controlled bleedoff flow for the 2A1 RCP spiked to 12 gpm.

Which ONE of the following describes the status of total RCP controlled bleedoff flow? (Assume all other pumps normal)

Total (all pumps) controlled bleedoff flow is:

A. 3 gpm and is being directed to the quench tank.

B. 3 gpm and is being directed to the volume control tank.

C. 13 gpm and is being directed to the volume control tank.

D. 15 gpm and is being directed to the quench tank.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 29 It is desired to start 2A1 RCP. The amber start permissive light on RTGB 204 is NOT lit.

The following parameters are observed:

  • CCW flow 203 gpm
  • CCW pressure 24 psig
  • Lift Pump Flow 6 gpm
  • Lift Pump pressure 1925 psig Which ONE parameter is NOT meeting the criteria to illuminate the amber start permissive light?

A. CCWfiow B. CCW pressure C. Lift Pump flow D. Lift Pump pressure St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 30 Which ONE of the following describes how Tavg input is used to determine pressurizer level program?

Tavg is generated from the:

A. highest That/Average Tcold safety channels / Tref generated from main steam header pressure.

B. average of That and Tcold control channels / Tref generated from turbine first stage pressure.

C. highest That/Average Tcold safety channels / Tref generated from turbine first stage pressure.

D. average of That and Tcold control channels / Tref generated from main steam header pressure.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 31 Unit 1 is at 100% power, steady state. It is desired to place1 B CVCS Ion Exchanger in service after resin replacement. It has been determined that 7862 gallons of water must be flushed through the ion exchanger to equalize boron concentration.

The following parameters exist:

1A BAMT boron concentration 1B BAMT boron concentration RCS boron concentration 5080 ppm 6053 ppm 650 ppm Which ONE of the following is the correct blend ratio / method for the required evolution? (Assume 1A is the Tech Spec designated BAMT)

Blend at:

A. 6.8 /1 to the Charging Pump suction B. 8.3 / 1 to the VCT C. 6.8 / 1 to the VCT D. 8.3 / 1 to the Charging Pump Suction St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 32 Given the following conditions:

2A Shutdown Cooling Train is in operation RCS level is 29 feet 10 inches Reactor Vessel head is being removed Which ONE of the following could result in RCS pressurization and a loss of inventory should a loss of Shutdown Cooling occur?

A. Removal of the Cold leg manways prior to removing the Hot leg manways.

B. Removal of the Hot leg manways prior to removing the Cold leg manways.

C. Installing the Cold leg Nozzle dams prior to installing the Hot leg Nozzle dams.

D. Installing the Pressurizer manway prior to installing the Hot leg manway.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 33 Unit 1 is in mode 5, entering a SNO for RCP seal replacement. The operators are performing the necessary lineups to enable them to drain down to below 33'.

Which ONE of the following:

1) describes the required configuration of the 1A and 1B shutdown cooling trains for the drain down?
2) is the reason for selecting this configuration?

The operators should place:

A.

1) 1A shutdown cooling train in service and 1B shutdown cooling train in standby.
2) 1B is more susceptible to adverse suction conditions before 1A.

B.

1) 1A shutdown cooling train in service and 1B shutdown cooling train in standby.
2) 1A is more susceptible to adverse suction conditions before 1B.

C.

1) 1B shutdown cooling train in service and 1A shutdown cooling train in standby.
2) 1B is more susceptible to adverse suction conditions before 1A.

D.

1) 1B shutdown cooling train in service and 1A shutdown cooling train in standby.
2) 1A is more susceptible to adverse suction conditions before 1B.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 34 Which ONE of the following describes how NPSH for the safeguards pumps is maintained during transfer of the suction flowpaths on the receipt of a Recirculation Actuation Signal?

Containment Sump outlet valves:

A. will be fully open within 90 seconds and the RWT outlet valves will be fully closed within 30 seconds.

B. will be fully open before the RWT outlet valves begin to close.

C. will be fully open within 30 seconds and the RWT outlet valves will be fully closed within 90 seconds.

D. will not be fully open until the RWT outlet valves are fully closed.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 35 Unit 1 tripped from 100% power due to a LOOP. A few minutes after the trip, the RCO noticed:

Quench Tank pressure is at 78 psig and rising Slight increase in Containment gas and particulate Pressurizer level is at 41 % and rising Pressurizer pressure is 1810 psia and lowering RCS subcooling is lowering Which ONE of the following contingency actions would the crew be expected to take while in EOP-01, "Standard Post Trip Actions"?

A. Cooldown using the ADV's.

B. Stop the running Charging pumps.

C. Close PORV block valves.

D. Ensure Pressurizer spray valves closed.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 36 Unit 2 has the following CCW alignment at 100% power:

2A and 2B CCW pump running 2C CCW pump is started for surveillance testing 2AB 4.16 KV bus has been aligned to the 2A 4.16KV bus A Loss of Offsite power (LOOP) occurs On the LOOP, a differential current lockout occurs on the 2B3 4.16 KV bus Which ONE of the following describes the response of the Unit 2 CCW pumps to the LOOP?

2A CCW pump will 2B CCW pump will 2C CCW pump will A. Automatically restart.

Automatically restart.

Automatically restart.

B. Automatically restart.

NOT Automatically restart.

NOT Automatically restart.

C. Automatically restart.

NOT Automatically restart.

Automatically restart.

D. NOT Automatically restart.

NOT Automatically restart.

Automatically restart.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 37 Given the following conditions:

A steam generator tube leak has occurred on Unit 2 During the downpower, the CCW "N" header developed a leak After the "N" header automatically isolated, the operators manually tripped the reactor and turbine The "N" header leak has been isolated LA-10, "CCW SURGE TANK COMPARTMENT A LEVEL LOW," locked in LB-10, "CCW SURGE TANK LEVEL HIGH/COMPARTMENT B LEVEL LOW," locked in Chemistry has requested that cooling be restored to the sample heat exchangers to allow S/G samples to be taken Based on the above conditions, which ONE of the following describes the MINIMUM action(s)/conditions that must occur to open the CCW "N" header isolation valves?

The CCW "N" header valves:

A. will open if the control switches are placed in "closed/override" and then placed in "open".

B. can be locally opened by failing the air supply to the valves.

C. will open if the control switches are placed in the "open" position.

D. cannot be opened until level is restored to the surge tank.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 38 Operators are conducting a heatup on Unit 2.

The following conditions exist:

RCS pressure is 1700 psia RCS temperature is 480°F 2A1, 2B1 and 2B2 RCP's are operating A loss of the 2A1 6.9 KV bus occurs SE-02-2, "Loop 2A2 Charging Isol," has failed closed Which ONE of the following describes the method(s) of controlling pressurizer pressure in the current plant configuration?

Pressurizer pressure can:

A. ONLY be controlled by the Auxiliary Spray Valve.

B. ONLY be controlled by Main Spray Valve PCV 11 OOE.

C. be controlled by Main Spray Valve PCV 11 OOF and Auxiliary Spray Valve.

D. be controlled by Main Spray Valves PCV 11 OOE and 11 OOF.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 39 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 is in mode 2, reactor startup in progress CEA Group 5 @ 42", reactor NOT critical "8" channel SUR indication failed LOW, RPS bistable is bypassed "A" channel TM/LP indication failed LOW, RPS bistable is NOT bypassed Which ONE of the following failures would enable an interlock that would prevent withdrawing rods to criticality?

A. RPS channel "A" Variable High Power fails HIGH.

8. Thot Safety channel "c" fails LOW.

C. SUR indication "D" channel spikes to pre-trip setpoint.

D. Steam Generator Pressure Safety Channel "8" fails LOW.

81. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 40 Unit 1 is at 100% power with the following:

The 1MA Instrument Bus in on the maintenance bypass bus due to the Inverter being out of service A loss of the 1MC Instrument bus then occurs Which ONE of the following states the plant response and the proper mitigation strategy?

A. 4 Trip Circuit Breakers (TCB's) open.

Place the MC Instrument bus on its respective maintenance bypass bus.

B. 4 Trip Circuit Breakers (TCB's) open.

Notify Electrical Maintenance to investigate loss of MC Inverter.

C. 2 Trip Circuit Breakers (TCB's) open.

Place the MC Instrument bus on its respective maintenance bypass bus.

D. 2 Trip Circuit Breakers (TCB's) open.

Notify Electrical Maintenance to investigate loss of MC Inverter.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 41 Unit 2 is at 100% power when the 1B channel Steam Generator Low Pressure MSIS in the MA ESFAS cabinet fails LOW.

Prior to any operator action, which ONE of the following would cause ESFAS actuation?

A. The MC 120VAC Instrument Inverter trips due to an electrical fault.

B. The MA 1A steam generator pressure MSIS measurement channel fails low.

C. The MB 1A steam generator pressure MSIS measurement channel fails low.

D. The MA 120VAC Instrument Inverter trips due to an electrical fault.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 42 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 is at 100% power Containment Fan Coolers 1A, 1Band 1D are running, 1C is in standby with its control switch in AUTO A loss of offsite power occurs 2A and 2B Emergency Diesel Generators start and load as expected Which ONE of the following describes the expected condition of the Containment Fan Coolers in this event?

A. All fan coolers running in fast speed.

B. ONLY 1A, 1Band 1D fan coolers running in slow speed.

C. All fan coolers running in slow speed.

D. ONLY 1A, 1Band 1D fan coolers running in fast speed.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 43 Which ONE of the following MANUAL operator actions, if not performed prior to the receipt of a Recirculation Actuation Signal (RAS), could result in an unmonitored radioactive release to the environment?

A. Unit 1 / Removing power inhibit from SI recirc valves.

B. Unit 2 / Aligning ECCS sumps to the reactor cavity sump.

C. Unit 1 / Isolating Low Pressure Safety Injection pump manual recircs.

D. Unit 2 / Isolating Containment Spray pump manual recircs.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 44 Unit 1 was operating at 100% power when the 1B MFW header ruptures at the 1B S/G feedwater nozzle.

Which ONE of the following ESFAS actuations would be expected to occur due to this failure?

A. MSIS on low S/G pressure 1AFAS 1 on low level in 1A S/G.

B. MSIS on low S/G pressure 1AFAS 1/2 on low levels in 1A & 1B S/Gs.

C. MSIS on high containment pressure 1AFAS 1 on low level in 1A S/G.

D. MSIS on high containment pressure 1AFAS 1/2 on low levels in 1A & 1B S/Gs.

S1. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 45 Unit 2 tripped from 100% power. During EOP-01, "Standard Post Trip Actions,"

the following trends were noted:

RCS pressure t RCS temperature t RCS subcooling i Pressurizer level t Containment pressure i Containment temperature i 2A S/G level t 28 S/G level t 2A S/G pressure t 28 S/G pressure t Which ONE of the following events is taking place?

A. Feed line break upstream of the check valve.

8. Cold Leg break upstream of the RCP.

C. Feed line break downstream of the check valve.

D. Steam line break downstream of the MSIV.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 46 Unit 2 is performing a rapid downpower due to condenser vacuum problems.

The NPO notifies the control room that there is a large instrument air leak under the Turbine deck leading to the B Main Feedwater station.

The following annunciators are locked in:

G-15, "FW REG VALVE SUPPLY AIR PRESS LOW" G-9, "2B S/G LEVEL HIGH / LOW" If the downpower continues and no operator action is taken, which ONE of the following describes the level trend of the 2B Steam generator?

2B Steam Generator level is trending:

A. high due to the MFRV failing as is.

B. low due to the MFRV failing closed.

C. high due to the MFRV failing open.

D. low due to the MFRV failing as is.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 47 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 was at 100% power with 1C Auxiliary Feedwater pump out of service A loss of offsite power occurred and all required equipment operated as expected Operators took all required actions as necessary in EOP-01, "SPTAs," to stabilize the plant and are now implementing EOP-09, "LOOP/LOFC" Thirty minutes into the event, the following observation is made:

1A Steam Generator Level is 25%

NR and DECREASING 1B Steam Generator Level is 34%

NR and INCREASING No manipulations to Auxiliary Feedwater I AFAS have been made since EOP-01 Which ONE of the following describes the reason for the difference in Steam Generator levels I trends?

A. Feed flow to 1B S/G is much greater than feed flow to 1A S/G.

B. AFAS 1 was manually initiated, AFAS 2 automatically initiated.

C. Steam flow from 1A S/G is much greater than steam flow from 1B S/G.

D. AFAS 1 automatically initiated, AFAS 2 was manually initiated.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 48 Unit 2 tripped from 100% power due to a LOCA.

Given the following conditions:

A loss of offsite power has occurred Cooldown in progress with Atmospheric Steam Dumps in AUTO/MANUAL Auxiliary Feedwater is throttled after AFAS actuation Which ONE of the following describes the manual operator action that must be taken after automatic SIAS actuation to continue with the same cooldown rate?

A. Reduce flow on AFW header valves.

B. Increase output of ADVs.

C. Increase flow on AFW header valves.

D. Reduce output of ADVs.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 49 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 tripped from 100% power due to a Loss of Offsite Power The SNPO has reported the following 28 EDG parameters:

o Cooling water temperature is 201°F and constant o

Oil pressure is 22 psig and constant o

Crankcase pressure is 0.5 "H20 and constant System Load Dispatcher has just restored power to the switchyard Which ONE of the following explains the method to close the 283-282 tie breaker?

1)

CLOSE 283-282 tie breaker with Synchroscope at 1200 moving SLOW in the---

2)

Shortly after the 283-282 tie breaker closes, the Cooling water temperature rises to 208°F. Cooling water temperature will A. 1) COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction.

2) NOT result in the 28 EDG tripping.
8. 1) COUNTER CLOCKWISE direction.
2) result in the 28 EDG tripping.

C. 1) CLOCKWISE direction.

2) NOT result in the 28 EDG tripping.

D. 1) CLOCKWISE direction.

2) result in the 28 EDG tripping.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 50 The AB Battery Charger is in hot standby mode. It is desired to transfer the 2AB 125 VDC Bus from the 2B 125 VDC Bus to the 2A 125 VDC Bus.

Given the following steps:

1. Close the "A" side breakers 2.

Place the AB Battery Charger on the 2AB 125 VDC Bus 3.

Open the "B" side breakers 4.

Place the AB Battery Charger in the equalize mode Which ONE of the following selections is the correct sequence for this transfer?

A. 4,2,3,1 B. 2,3, 1,4

c. 2,4,3,1 D. 4,2, 1,3 St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 51 Given the following conditions:

A loss of offsite power has occurred on Unit 2 Both Emergency Diesel Generators successfully started and loaded on their respective busses The 2B CCW Pump failed to start as expected and when the operators attempted to manually start the pump, the 2B Emergency Diesel Generator tripped Which ONE of the following annunciators can the SNPO expect to find locked in at the local control panel?

A. 8-1, "GENERATOR L1 CURRENT TRIP" B. 7-4, "GENERATOR LOSS OF EXCITATION TRIP" C. 7-2, "GENERATOR OVERCURRENT TRIP" D. 7-3, "GENERATOR REVERSE POWER TRIP" St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 52 Which ONE of the following Unit 1 Letdown Monitor radiation trends would be indicative of fuel failure?

A. Iodine increase that remains significantly above prior levels during steady state operation.

B. Iodine remains constant concurrent with a gross activity increase during a plant load change.

C. Iodine increase that remains significantly above prior levels during a plant load change.

D. Iodine remains constant while gross activity increases during steady state operation.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 53 Unit 2 is at 100% power, steady state. An Equipment Clearance order is being executed to remove 2B Intake Cooling Water (ICW) pump from service for a motor inspection. It is desired to align 2C ICW pump to replace 2B.

Which ONE of the following describes the MINIMUM electrical alignment that will meet the requirements of the Technical Specifications LCO for the 2C ICW pump?

A. ONLY the 2AB 4.16 KV bus aligned to the B 4.16 KV side.

B. ONLY the 2AB 4.16 KV AND 2AB DC bus aligned to the B 4.16 KV and B DC side.

C. The 2AB 4.16 KV bus aligned to the B 4.16 KV side and the 2AB 480 V bus and the 2AB DC bus aligned to either the B side OR the A side.

D. The 2AB 4.16 KV bus, 2AB 480 V bus AND the 2AB DC bus aligned to the B side.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 54 Unit 1 is in mode 6, refueling in progress.

Which ONE of the following describes the normal configuration of compressed air supply to containment in this plant condition?

Containment air is being supplied from the:

A. crosstied instrument and station air headers supplied by the Construction Air Compressors.

B. instrument air header ONLY being supplied by the 1C / 10 Instrument Air Compressors.

C. station air header ONLY being supplied from the Station Air Compressor.

D. instrument air header only being supplied by the Containment Instrument air Compressors.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 55 Which ONE of the following describes the Unit 1 Technical Specification design basis for containment pressure and the equipment that ensures the design bases is not exceeded?

A. Design pressure of 44 psig with two trains of Containment Spray and one train of Containment Cooling.

B. Design pressure of 41.6 psig with one train of Containment Spray and two trains of Containment Cooling.

C. Design pressure of 44 psig with one train of Containment Spray and one train of Containment Cooling.

D. Design pressure of 41.6 psig with two trains of Containment Spray and one train of Containment Cooling.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 56 Unit 2 is in Mode 2 with the following:

1 X 10-50/0 power CEA's are in manual sequential being withdrawn with CEA group 5 at 62 inches CEA #59 drops fully into the core Which ONE of the following interlocks will prevent continued CEA motion in manual sequential?

A. CEA withdrawal prohibit (CWP).

B. CEA motion inhibit (CMI).

C. Auto withdraw prohibit (AWP).

D. Power Dependent Insertion Limit (POlL).

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 57 Unit 2 has evacuated the Control Room. All Operator actions in the Control Room were performed prior to evacuation. A cooldown at the Remote Shutdown Panel is to be performed.

Which ONE of the following states how RCS pressure is controlled and how subcooling is monitored?

A. Operate Auxiliary Spray valves and monitor subcooling using indicated T-cold + 50°F and Pressurizer Pressure.

B. Operate Main Spray valves and monitor subcooling using indicated T-hot and Pressurizer Pressure.

C. Operate Main Spray valves and monitor subcooling using indicated T-cold

+ 50°F and Pressurizer Pressure.

D. Operate Auxiliary Spray valves and monitor subcooling using indicated T-hot and Pressurizer Pressure.

S1. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 58 Unit 2 is operating at 100% power. Channel "X" for Pressurizer Level control is selected when Pressurizer Level control channel "Y" has failed LOW.

Which ONE of the following states the current status of Pressurizer heaters and the actions necessary to regain some or all Pressurizer Heaters?

A. All heaters are off.

Select "Level" on Backup Interlock Bypass Keyswitch.

Reset/Close on all 480V heater power supplies to regain all "A" and "B" Pressurizer Heaters.

B. Only the "B" side Pressurizer heaters are de-energized.

Select "Level" on Backup Interlock Bypass Keyswitch.

Close "B" 4.16 KV heater transformer breaker on the "B" side to regain all "B" heaters.

C. All heaters are off.

Select "Level" on Backup Interlock Bypass Keyswitch.

Reset/Close on all "A" 480V heater power supplies to regain all "A" heaters.

D. Only the "B" side Pressurizer heaters are de-energized.

Select "Level" on Backup Interlock Bypass Keyswitch.

Reset/Close on all "B" 480V heater powersupplies to regain all "B" heaters.

S1. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 59 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100% power Linear Range Channel #10 is supplying RPS Power Ratio Calculator Which ONE of the following would be the system response if Channel 10 Upper detector failed HIGH?

A. Actual ASI as indicated on the Power Ratio Recorder would exceed the negative setpoint and an alarm would be generated.

B. The Lower setpoint for ASI as indicated on the Power Ratio Recorder would become more negative. No alarm would be generated.

C. Actual ASI as indicated on the Power Ratio Recorder would exceed the positive setpoint and an alarm would be generated.

D. The Upper setpoint for ASI as indicated on the Power Ratio Recorder would become more positive. No alarm would be generated.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 60 Unit 1 is performing an incore fuel shuffle moving 'recently irradiated fuel'. Train

'A' Containment Purge system is in service. A spent fuel bundle is damaged while being withdrawn from the upender.

Containment Isolation Monitors indicate:

MA MB MC MD 85 mR/hour 94 mR/hour 80 mR/hour 92 mR/hour Which ONE of the following describes the status of the Containment Purge system?

The Containment Purge system:

A. remains in its current configuration.

B. aligns to the Shield Building exhaust system.

C. suction is re-aligned to the refueling canal.

D. automatically isolates.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 61 Unit 1 is experiencing a SGTR on the 1A SG and is cooling down with SBCS PCV-8801 in manual, with the following conditions:

RCS pressure is 1710 psia RCS temperature is 524°F SG pressures are 840 psia 1A SG Narrow Range level is 42%

1B SG Narrow Range level is 15%

One RCP in each loop is operating The cooldown has stopped at approximately 517°F; RCS pressure is at 1610 psia.

Which ONE of the following is the most likely reason the cooldown has stopped?

A. MSIS has closed the MSIV's.

B. AFAS has stopped feeding both SG's.

C. Main Steam Pressure permissive has closed the SBCS PCV-8801.

D. RCP's are stopped due to loss of minimum subcooling.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 62 The Unit Supervisor has ordered a manual Reactor trip due to lowering SG levels. The Reactor has tripped and a manual Turbine trip was initiated but the Turbine still did NOT trip.

Which ONE of the following EOP-01, "SPTAs," actions should be performed?

A. Place both DEH pumps in 'Pull to Lock' po~ition.

B. Open the East and Mid Generator breakers.

C. Open the Generator Exciter Supply Breaker.

D. Close both Main Steam Isolation valves.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 63 Unit 1 has established a vacuum in preparation for startup with the following:

A and B AFW pumps running 1A Condensate pump running Which ONE of the following will have the LARGEST impact on condenser vacuum?

A. TCV-22-61, "Turbine Exhaust Hood sprays," fails closed.

B. FCV-12-1, "Condensate Header Recirc To Condenser," fails closed.

C. PCV-12-29, "Steam Jet Air Ejector Main Steam pressure regulator," fails open.

D. PCV-12-34, "Auxiliary Priming Ejectors Main Steam pressure regulator,"

fails closed.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 64 Unit 2 is performing a unit startup and is currently at 52%

power. Both Main Feedwater Pumps are in service with 2A and 2C Condensate pumps in service.

A differential (~) current lockout occurs on the 2B2 4.16 KV bus.

Which ONE of the following will be the response of the Main Feedwater Pumps and WHY?

A. BOTH Main Feedwater pumps trip on low suction pressure due to loss of 2C Condensate pump and 2B Heater Drain pump.

B. BOTH Main Feedwater pumps remain in service, due to the initial low power feedwater flow.

C. The 2B Main Feedwater Pump trips as a direct result of 2C Condensate pump trip.

D. The 2B Main Feedwater Pump trips as a direct result of the differential current lockout.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 65 Unit 1 is at 34%

power with the 1B1 Circulating Water pump out of service. The 1B2 Circulating water pump trips.

The following conditions exist after the 1B2 CWP trips:

Backpressure is 4.2" Hg.

Condenser differential pressure is 2.3" Hg.

~T across the condenser is 31 0 F Discharge canal temperature is 102°F Which ONE of the following should be performed?

A. Trip the reactor and the turbine due to high condenser backpressure.

B. Begin a turbine / reactor shutdown and attempt to restore at least one circulating water pump.

C. Trip the reactor and the turbine due to high condenser differential pressure.

D. Begin a turbine / reactor shutdown until ~T across the condenser is less than 30°F.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 66 The 1B CVCS Ion Exchanger has been placed in service following resin replacement. Although the RO rinsed the ion exchanger for 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, after 10 minutes of in service time, the following conditions exist:

Reactor Power 10 MIN_AVG DCS calorimetric indicates 100.6%

Highest Nuclear Power indicates 100.0%

According to Operations Department Policy OPS-503, which ONE of the following is correct concerning power reduction guidance?

A. Immediately commence emergency boration to reduce reactor power to

~1 00%

within 30 minutes.

B. Reduce reactor power to ~1 00%

within 15 minutes.

C. Reduce reactor power to ~1 00%

within 30 minutes.

D. No action is required unless the highest Nuclear Power exceeds 100%.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 67 Given the following conditions:

Local Annunciator on Unit 2, YA-5 AUTO GAS ANALYZER % O2 HI-HI is in alarm The Orbisphere oxygen monitor indicates 2.2%

Chemistry samples on the in-service gas decay tank indicate the same reading Which ONE of the following actions should be taken?

A. Suspend all additions of waste gasses and add nitrogen to the in-service gas decay tank until oxygen is less than 2%.

B. Suspend all additions of waste gasses and add nitrogen to the gas surge tank until oxygen is less than 2%.

C. Isolate the gas decay tank and line-up waste gas directly to the Plant Vent.

D. Release the in-service gas decay tank directly to the Plant Vent.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 68 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100% power Tavg is 572°F The RCO adjusts SG Blowdown from 40 gpm per S/G to 120 gpm per S/G Which ONE of the following describes the Plant Adjustment that the RO will have to make to compensate for the change in steam generator blowdown?

A. Borate the RCS.

B. Lower Feedwater flow.

C. Lower Turbine load.

D. Dilute the RCS.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 69 Which ONE of the following manual Operator actions must be performed during EOP-01, "SPTAs," on Unit 2, but NOT on Unit 1? (Assume uncomplicated Reactor trip from 100%

power)

A. Close the MSR block valves.

B. Close the MSR warmup valves.

C. Place the Boron Dilution Alarm System in operation.

D. Open SG fill isolation V09218 15-20 turns.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 70 Unit 2 is performing a RCS inventory balance in accordance with 2-0SP-01.03, "RCS Inventory Balance."

Which ONE of the following could result in an inaccurate or invalid calculation?

(Assume inventory balance 100%

power steady state)

A. 50 gallons of primary water added to Charging pump suction.

B. A Charging pump seal leak resulted in seal tank level increase of 1 (one) inch.

C. The Quench Tank was drained to 60%

and refilled to 67%

for cooling purposes.

D. Running Charging pump recirc valve was found to be leaking by seat about 0.5 gpm.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 71 A PSL employee is performing work in the Pipe Tunnel. The dose rate in the area is 210 mR/hr. The employee's exposure record to date for the year is 280 mrem.

What is the maximum time the employee can stay in this area without exceeding his TEDE annual administrative FPL limit?

(Assume NRC form 4 on file)

A. 48 minutes B. 205 minutes C. 634 minutes D. 1348 minutes St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 72 Unit 1 is in Mode 6. No fuel movement is in progress. You are the Board RCO when Channel MA Containment radiation monitor is in alarm reading HIGH HIGH. The other channels are reading normal.

Which ONE of the following is the correct sequence to be performed?

A. Announce Evacuation of the Containment. Notify HP to evaluate radiological conditions. Verify the validity of the alarm from the Control Room.

B. Verify the validity of the alarm from the Control Room. If valid alarm, announce evacuation of the Containment. Notify HP to evaluate radiological conditions.

c. Verify validity of the alarm from the Control Room. Notify HP to evaluate radiological conditions. If valid, announce Evacuation of the Containment.

D. Notify HP to evaluate radiological conditions. Announce Evacuation of the Containment. Verify the validity of the alarm from the Control Room.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 73 Which ONE the following crew member responsibilities are performed during EOP-01, "Standard Post Trip Actions," after a trip from 100% power? (assume MINIMUM Control Room staffing)

A. Desk RCO will complete the MVA safety function, and then begin contingency actions to restore vital 4.16KV power to the unit with a blackout.

B. Board RCO performs aRCS cooldown to regain subcooling, if lost, while performing RCS pressure control safety function.

C. Desk RCO closes MV-08-814, "Spillover Bypass", after all other safety functions have been addressed.

D. Board RCO restores CCW to the RCP's (Appendix J), if lost, after addressing RCS pressure control.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 74 Unit 1 is in 1-EOP-15, "Functional Recovery," with the following Safety Function status:

SAFETY FUNCTION SUCCESS PATH Reactivity control RC-1 CEA Insertion X

RC-2 Boration via CVCS RC-3 Boration via SIAS Maint. Of Vital Aux - DC MVA - DC - 1 Batteries/Charger X

Maint. Of Vital Aux - AC MVA - AC - 1 Startup Transformers MVA - AC - 2 EDG's X

MVA - AC - 3 Unit Crosstie RCS Inventory Control IC -1 CVCS IC - 2 Safety Injection 0

RCS Pressure Control PC - 1 Subcooled Controlled PC - 2 PORV's / pzr Vent PC - 3 Saturated Control X

RCS & Core Heat HR - 1 S/G Without SIAS HR - 2 S/G With SIAS 0

HR - 3 Once Through Cooling Containment IsoI CI - 1 Automatic / Manual Isol 0

Cntmt Press & Temp CTPC - 1 Normal Cntmt Fans*

CTPC - 2 Cntmt Coolers CTPC - 3 Cntmt Spray X

Cntmt Comb Gas CCGC - 1 Hydrogen <3.5%

X CCGC - 2 Hydrogen >3.50/0 o Not Met I X Met What Success Path should be addressed first and the reason?

A. Implement MVA-AC-2, EDGs.

Reason: the EDG success path is evaluated to ensure power will be maintained to the equipment needed to support other safety functions.

B. Implement IC-2, Safety Injection.

Reason: without adequate RCS inventory, core cooling will be challenged.

C. Implement HR-2, S/G with SIAS:

Reason: RCS saturation margin needs to be maintained to ensure adequate core cooling.

D. Implement CI-1, Automatic / Manual Isol.

Reason: Containment integrity ensures release to the public is minimized.

S1. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 75 Unit 1 has tripped and is performing 1-EOP-01, "Standard Post Trip Actions."

Which ONE of the following is observed to verify that CCW flow to the running RCP's is adequate?

A. Controlled bleedoff temperature to ensure temperature is <250°F.

B. Local verification of CCW flow.

C. At least one CCW pump operating with the 'N' header valves open.

D. RCP CCW low flow annunciator is NOT in alarm.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 76 Unit 1 is at 50%

power with the 1B Main Feedwater pump out of service. A loss of the 1A Main Feedwater pump results in a manual trip.

Post Trip conditions are as follows:

CEA 56 indicates 132 inches RCS subcooling indicates 22°F Pressurizer level is 32%

and stable 1A AFW Pump was out of service prior to the trip 1C AFW pump was manually started but tripped on overspeed 1A SG level indicates 200/0 Narrow Range level 1B SG indicates 30%

Narrow Range level A Bus Lockout occurs on 1A1 6.9 KV bus After the SPTA's are complete:

1) What procedure will the SRO transition to?
2) What direction will be given to the RO?

A. 1) EOP-02, "Reactor Trip Recovery."

2) Recover the 1A1 6.9 KV bus in accordance with 2-0NP-47.02, "Loss of a Non-Safety Related A.C. Bus."

B. 1) EOP-02, "Reactor Trip Recovery."

2) Depressurize the RCS to between 1800 and 1850 psia.

C. 1) EOP-09, "LOOP / LOFC."

2) Depressurize the RCS to between 1800 and 1850 psia.

D. 1) EOP-09, "LOOP / LOFC."

2) Recover the 1A1 6.9 KV bus in accordance with 2-0NP-47.02, "Loss of a Non-Safety Related A.C. Bus."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 77 Unit 2 post trip conditions indicate the following conditions:

Pressurizer pressure is 650 psia RCS temperature is 440°F Containment temperature is 205°F Containment pressure is 12.2 psig Containment radiation is 102 mR / hour Based on the above conditions, which ONE of the following is the required action and appropriate procedure?

A. Depressurize the RCS to maximize Safety Injection Flow.

Refer to EOP-99, Figure 2, "SI flow Vs. RCS pressure."

B. Cooldown at 50°F / hour.

Implement 2-GOP-305, "Reactor Plant Cooldown - Hot Standby to Cold Shutdown."

C. Depressurize the RCS to < 350 psia.

Establish shutdown cooling per 2-NOP-03.05, "Shutdown Cooling."

D. Cooldown at 100°F / hour to establish shutdown cooling entry conditions.

Implement 2-0120039, "Natural Circulation Cooldown."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 78 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 has experienced a SGTR on the 1A SG SIAS and CIAS have NOT occurred and is NOT anticipated An Instrument air line ruptures on HCV-14-1, "CCW to the RCPs" The affected SG has been isolated It is desired to re-start the 1A1 RCP to facilitate cooling the isolated SG

1) Which ONE of the following manipulations will restore CCW to the 1A1 RCP?
2) What procedure is this manipulation documented?

A. 1) Close the instrument air supply to HCV-14-1. Attach the nitrogen flex hose to the male quick disconnect fitting in the air supply line and verify the valve has opened.

2) ADM-17.18, "Temporary System Alteration."

B. 1) Close the instrument air supply to HCV-14-1. Attach the nitrogen flex hose to the male quick disconnect fitting in the air supply line and verify the valve has opened.

2) 0-NOP-1 00.01, "Equipment Out of Service."

C. 1) Close the solenoid vent valve on HCV-14-1. Attach the HCV solenoid vent line male flex hose to the female quick disconnect fitting. Verify the HCV has opened.

2) ADM-17.18, "Temporary System Alteration."

D. 1) Close the solenoid vent valve on HCV-14-1. Attach the HCV solenoid vent line male flex hose to the female quick disconnect fitting. Verify the HCV has opened.

2) 0-NOP-100.01, "Equipment Out of Service."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 79 Unit 1 has the following post trip conditions:

SJAE and 1B Main Steam line monitor are in HIGH alarm Containment Temperature is 102°F Containment Radiation indicates 103 mR / hour Reactor Cavity Leakage indicates off scale HIGH Pressurizer level indicates off scale LOW What EOP is entered and what is the mitigation strategy?

A. EOP-04, "Steam Generator Tube Rupture."

Cooldown the RCS to Teo1dis <510 of and isolate the 1B SG.

B. EOP-04, "Steam Generator Tube Rupture."

Cooldown the RCS to That <510°F and isolate the 1B SG.

C. EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

Cooldown the RCS to Teald is <510°F and isolate the 1B SG.

D. EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

Cooldown the RCS to That <510°F and isolate the 1B SG.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 80 Unit 1 is in Mode 3 performing a plant startup after refueling. The startup is on hold due to 1A EDG being declared out of service one hour ago.

The following conditions exist:

RCS pressure is 910 psia RCS temperature is 398°F 1A1, 1A2 and 1B2 RCP's are running A loss of the 1B DC bus occurs.

Which ONE of the following states the procedural implementation order for the stated conditions?

A. Perform safety functions for 1-0NP-01.01, "Plant Condition 1, SG Heat Removal LTOP NOT in Effect." When directed by 1-0NP-01.01, implement 1-0030136, "Loss of a Safety Related DC Bus."

B. Perform safety functions for 1-0NP-01.02, Plant Condition 2, SG Heat Removal LTOP in Effect." When directed by 1-0NP-01.02, implement 1-0030136, "Loss of a Safety Related DC Bus."

C. Implement 1-0030136, "Loss of A Safety Related DC Bus."

When directed by 1-0030136, perform safety functions for 1-0NP-01.01, "Plant Condition 1, SG Heat Removal LTOP NOT in Effect."

D. Implement 1-0030136, "Loss of A Safety Related DC Bus."

When directed by 1-0030136, perform safety functions for 1-0NP-01.02, "Plant Condition 2, SG Heat Removal LTOP in Effect."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 81 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100

% power Containment pressure is 2.5 psig and slowly rising Annunciator F-46, "CNTMT AIR OUTLET PRESS LOW," is in alarm MV-18-1, "Inst. Air to Cntmt," is open PCV-18-5, "Backup Instrument Air Supply to Cntmt," is open PIS-18-5 on RTGB-102 indicates 65 psig and lowering Which ONE of the following states the:

1) possible cause of Annunciator F-46 and
2) the required actions?

A. 1) An instrument air leak in the Plant instrument air system.

2) Restore Containment Pressure to s2.4 psig within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> OR Be in Hot Standby within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.

B. 1) An instrument air leak in the Plant instrument air system.

2) Restore Containment Pressure to s2.4 psig within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> OR Be in Hot Standby within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

C. 1) An Instrument air leak in the Containment Instrument air system.

2) Restore Containment Pressure to s2.4 psig within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> OR Be in Hot Standby within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

D. 1) An Instrument air leak in the Containment Instrument air system.

2) Restore Containment Pressure to s2.4 psig within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> OR Be in Hot Standby within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 82 Unit 2 has tripped with the following conditions:

2C Charging pump was out of service prior to the trip A loss of the 2A2 480V LC occurred after the trip The 2B charging pump was started but the recirc valve failed to close Six CEA's failed to insert on the Reactor trip RCS pressure is 2150 psia and stable RCS temperature is 528°F and stable Reactor power is 2 x 10-3 0/0

1) Which ONE of the following states the procedure implementation after EOP-01?
2) What is the required Safety Function success path to achieve adequate Shutdown Margin?

A. 1) Exit to EOP-02, "Reactor Trip Recovery."

2) Manually start SIAS and depressurize the RCS to establish SI flow ~40 gpm.

B. 1) Exit to EOP-02, "Reactor Trip Recovery."

2) Initiate Emergency Boration ~40 gpm AND commence aRCS cooldown.

C. 1) Exit to EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

2) Manually start SIAS and depressurize the RCS to establish SI flow ~40 gpm.

D. 1) Exit to EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

2) Initiate Emergency Boration ~40 gpm AND commence aRCS cooldown.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 83 Unit 2 is in Mode 6 with fuel movement occurring in the containment. The refueling machine is lowering a spent fuel element over the upender when a cable slack light appear.s about half way into the upender.

Shortly afterward, the following indications are observed on the PC-11 in the Control Room:

RC-26-3 CIS indicates MAGENTA RC-26-4 CIS indicates RED RC-26-5 CIS indicates YELLOW RC-26-6 CIS indicates RED

1) Which ONE of the following states the status of CIAS?
2) What actions will the Unit Supervisor direct?

A. 1) CIAS has NOT actuated.

2) Obtain a new release permit and implement 2-0530021, "Controlled Gaseous Batch Release To Atmosphere."

B. 1) CIAS has NOT actuated.

2) Notify Chemistry and implement 2-0530031, "Uncontrolled Release of Radioactive Gas."

C

1) CIAS actuated.
2) Obtain a new release permit and implement 2-0530021, "Controlled Gaseous Batch Release To Atmosphere."

o

1) CIAS actuated.
2) Notify Chemistry and implement 2-0530031, "Uncontrolled Release of Radioactive Gas."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 84 Given the following conditions:

A fire has occurred in the cable spreading room on Unit 1 The Control Room has been evacuated ALL Control Room Operator actions were performed in accordance with 1-ONP-100.02, "Control Room Inaccessibility," prior to leaving the Control Room The decision was made to cooldown the unit to establish Shutdown Cooling

1) Which component train CAN be relied on during the cooldown?
2) Which procedure will contain additional guidance during the cooldown?

A. 1) ONLY "A" train components can be relied on.

2) ONOP 1-0120039, "Natural Circulation Cooldown."

B. 1) ONLY "8" train components can be relied on. '

2) ONOP 1-0120039, "Natural Circulation Cooldown."

C. 1) ONLY "A" train components can be relied on.

2) 1-GOP-305, "Reactor Plant Cooldown - Hot Standby to Cold Shutdown."

D. 1) ONLY "B" train components can be relied on.

2) 1-GOP-305, "Reactor Plant Cooldown - Hot Standby to Cold Shutdown."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 85 A containment penetration that is normally closed must be opened to facilitate repairs in the Containment while Unit 2 is in Mode 4.

Which ONE of the following is an acceptable means to comply with Technical Specifications during these repairs?

A. Station an Operator in the Containment with instructions to secure all repair work and evacuate the Containment in an accident situation.

B. Station an Operator at the penetration with constant communications to the Control Room, to close the penetration in an accident situation.

C. Designate an Operator with constant communications to the Control Room to enter the Containment with instructions to secure all repair work then close the open penetration immediately upon notification.

D. Designate an Operator with constant communications to the Control Room to close the penetration within 30 minutes of notification.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 86 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 is entering a refueling outage RCS temperature is 112°F at atmospheric pressure 2A LPSI pump is running with V3545, "Crosstie valve," OPEN 28 LPSI is in standby lineup Pressurizer level is 10% Cold Cal Reactor has been subcritical for 130 hours0.0015 days <br />0.0361 hours <br />2.149471e-4 weeks <br />4.9465e-5 months <br /> CCW temperature is 85°F Shutdown Cooling flow is 3200 gpm A loss of the 2A LPSI pump occurs and the 28 LPSI pump is started and placed In service.

Which ONE of the following is the MINIMUM Technical Specification SOC flow rate and MAXIMUM SOC System flow rate?

T.S. MINIMUM Flow A.

1850 GPM 8.

3000 GPM C.

1850 GPM O.

3000 GPM SYSTEM MAXIMUM Flow 3490 GPM 3000 GPM 3000 GPM 3490 GPM St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 87 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100

% power I&C personnel are troubleshooting a vibration problem on HVS-1 B, "Containment Cooling Fan" It is desired to stop the 1B Containment Cooling Fan and return the control switch to AUTO for approximately one hour, while troubleshooting continues All other Containment Cooling Fans are in operation Which ONE of the following describes the administrative requirement while the 1B Containment Cooling Fan is NOT running and in this configuration?

Declare the:

A. 1A Emergency Diesel Generator inoperable.

B. 1A Offsite Power Circuit inoperable.

C. 1B Emergency Diesel Generator inoperable.

D. 1B Offsite Power Circuit inoperable.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 88 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 is at 100% power HVS-1A, "Containment Fan Cooler," was declared out of service due to breaker problems at 1200 on 7/26/08 HVS-1 B, "Containment Fan Cooler," tripped at 1300 on 7/26/08 and can not be restarted 2B Containment Spray Pump was declared out of service due to high vibration at 1200 on 7/28/08 Which ONE of the following states when the plant must be in HOT STANDBY in accordance with Technical Specifications?

A. 1300 on 7/29/08 B. 1900 on 7/29/08 C. 1200 on 7/31/08 D. 1800 on 7/31/08

81. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 89 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100% power 1A EDG surveillance is in progress and the Diesel is fully loaded The 1B MFW trips and the crew manually trips the Reactor A LOOP occurs on the trip and the 1B EDG trips after the LOOP

1) Which ONE of the following procedures should be implemented after exiting 1-EOP-01?
2) 25 minutes after the Unit trip, the 1C AFW pump trips and cannot be recovered. What procedure would be implemented?

A. 1) 1-EOP-09, "Loss of Offsite Power."

2) Continue in 1-EOP-09.

B. 1) 1-EOP-09, "Loss of Offsite Power."

2) 1-EOP-06, Total Loss of Feedwater.

C. 1) 1-EOP-1 0, "Blackout."

2) Continue in 1-EOP-10.

D. 1) 1-EOP-1 0, "Blackout."

2) 1-EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 90 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is at 100% power 1A and 1B Intake Cooling Water pumps are operating on their respective headers 1C Intake Cooling Water pump is in standby aligned to the A header The 1B Intake Cooling Water pump trips unexpectedly

1) Which ONE of the following states the acceptability of an immediate attempt to restart the 1B Intake Cooling water pump?
2) If the 1C Intake Cooling Water pump valve alignment was configured to the B side but the electrical alignment remained to the A side, what would be the required actions if the pump started?

A. 1) One restart attempt IS allowed for the stated conditions.

2) The respective offsite power source AND the 1B Intake Cooling train must be declared out of service.

B. 1) One restart attempt IS NOT allowed for the stated conditions.

2) ONLY the 1B Intake Cooling train must be declared out of service.

C. 1) One restart attempt IS allowed for the stated conditions.

2) ONLY the 1B Intake Cooling train must be declared out of service.

D. 1) One restart attempt IS NOT allowed for the stated conditions.

2) The respective offsite power source AND the 1B Intake Cooling train must be declared out of service.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 91 Unit 1 was just tripped from 100% power with the following conditions:

Time: 0700, started SPTAs

  • Pressurizer level could not be maintained with all charging pumps running and letdown isolated
  • Containment Radiation levels are rising
  • 1B EDG is Out of Service Time: 0712, exited EOP-01
  • All ADV's are open 80%
  • 1A SG level is 20%

Narrow Range

  • 1B SG level is 17%

Wide Range

  • RCS pressure is 200 psia
  • SI flow is 500 gpm Time: 0732
  • All ADV's are open 100%
  • 1A SG level is 30%

Narrow Range

  • 1B SG level is 140/0 Wide Range
  • RCS pressure is 200 psia
  • SI flow is 500 gpm At 0732, which ONE of the following:

1) indicates the status of core cooling?

2) actions are required for the conditions and what procedure is to be implemented?

A.

1) Inadequate when Reactor vessel level indicates sensors 1-6 are uncovered.
2) Increase SI flow and implement EOP-03, "LOCA."

B.

1) Inadequate when CET temperatures indicate 23°F superheat.
2) Increase SI flow and implement EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

C.

1) Inadequate when Reactor vessel level indicates sensors 1-6 are uncovered.
2) Increase AFW flow to the 1B S/G and implement EOP-03, "LOCA."

D.

1) Inadequate when CET temperatures indicate 23°F superheat.
2) Initiate Once-Through-Cooling and implement EOP-15, "Functional Recovery."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 92 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is performing a full core offload Fuel Pool temperature is 98°F One of the two running Fuel Pool pumps has stopped and cannot be restarted 1)

What is the major concern of this event?

2)

What action will be required?

A. 1) Exceeding decay heat load calculation for full core offload.

2) Stop core offload.

B. 1) Degradation of the "Boraflex" inserts in the spent fuel pool.

2) Stop core offload.

C. 1) Potentially damaging Fuel Pool Purification filters.

2) Bypass Fuel Pool Purification Filters and continue with core offload.

D. 1) Potentially damaging Fuel Pool Ion Exchangers.

2) Bypass Fuel Pool Ion Exchangers and continue with core offload.

S1. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 93 Unit 1 is performing a resin discharge from an ion exchanger to the spent resin tank. During the resin transfer, an Area Radiation monitor RE-26-20, "North wall of VCT hallway," goes into HIGH-HIGH alarm. The Control Room has determined it to be a valid alarm.

As the SRO, on station, for the resin transfer, which ONE of the following actions should be taken for this alarm?

A. Inform the Control Room this is an expected alarm for the resin transfer.

B. Direct HP to perform a survey of the area to determine if the resin transfer was the cause of the HIGH-HIGH alarm.

C. Announce evacuation of the affected area.

D. Stop the resin transfer and flush the transfer piping until radiation levels equal background level.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 94 Unit 1 is at 100%

power when CEA 62, in Group 7, slips from the UEL to 102".

The following conditions now exist:

CEA 62 can NOT be moved I & C reports the cause to be an electrical problem in the Containment It has been determined that CEA 62 IS TRIPPABLE (assume all other CEA's at UEL)

Which ONE of the following states the required actions?

A. Commence Emergency Boration AND Be in Hot Standby within six hours.

B. Ensure adequate Shutdown Margin within hour AND Be in Hot Standby within six hours.

C. Reduce power to s700/0 AND Declare the CEA inoperable and align all other CEA's in the affected group to within 7.5 inches of the inoperable CEA.

D. Reduce power to s70 0/0 AND Verify operability of all other CEA's in the affected group by performing Appendix A of 1-0110030, "CEA Off-Normal Operation and Realignment."

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 95 Unit 1 is at 100% power when Chemistry reports that secondary chemistry sodium has increased to Action Level 2. The crew has entered 1-0610030, "Secondary Chemistry - Off Normal."

3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> later, the Unit is at 45%

when Chemistry reports the cause has been found and corrected. Sodium is now at Action level 1 values.

Which ONE of the following is required for the above conditions?

A. Continue the downpower to 28%

- 32%.

B. Continue the downpower until the Unit is offline.

C. Stabilize power at the current value.

D. Return the Unit to full power.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 96 Given the following conditions:

Unit 1 is performing a Reactor Startup and has just gone critical PCV-8801, "Steam Bypass Control Valve," drifts open lave is 514°F and slowly lowering Which ONE of the following states the required actions?

A. Restore lave to ~515°F within 15 minutes OR Place the Unit in Mode 3 within the next 15 minutes.

B. Restore lave to ~515°F within 30 minutes OR Place the Unit in Mode 3 within the next 15 minutes.

C. Restore lave to ~525°F within 15 minutes OR Place the Unit in Mode 3 within the next 30 minutes.

D. Restore lave to ~525°F within 30 minutes OR Place the Unit in Mode 3 within the next 30 minutes.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 97 Given the following conditions:

Unit 2 is at 100% power HVE-41A, "Intake Structure Ventilation fan," has been removed from service due to a bad bearing Which ONE of the following states:

1) the status of the 2A ICW electrical train?
2) what actions are to be taken?

A. 1) OPERABLE.

2) Verify operability of HVE-41 B.

B. 1) OPERABLE.

2) Monitor intake structure room to determine temperature can be maintained <120°F during expected daily peak temperature.

C. 1) INOPERABLE.

2) Install temporary ventilation. When temporary ventilation installed, AND If peak intake structure room temperature verified <120°F, declare 2A ICW electrical train operable.

D. 1) INOPERABLE.

2) Monitor intake structure room to determine temperature can be maintained <120°F during expected daily peak temperature. If peak temperature verified <120°F, declare 2A ICW electrical train operable.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 98 Unit 1A AFW pump has completed an oil change.

Which ONE of the following Post Maintenance Testing is required?

A. Bearing Temperature Monitoring AND Pump Operation Check - Monitor bearing temperature until they stabilize. The pump should be run for a minimum of 20 minutes.

B. 1ST Code Run AND Bearing Temperature Monitoring - 1ST Code run in accordance with applicable Operations Surveillance Procedure. Monitor bearing temperature until they stabilize. The pump should be run for a minimum of 20 minutes.

C. 1ST Code Run ONLY - in accordance with applicable Operations Surveillance Procedure.

D. Pump Operational Check ONLY - Start pump and run sufficient time to verify adequate discharge pressure or flow, no overheating, abnormal noise / vibration. No seal or external leakage.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 99 You are reviewing a Liquid Release Permit in preparation to release the 1B Waste Monitor Tank. The Liquid Release Radiation Monitor R-6627 has been out of service for 10 days.

Which ONE of the following would you expect to see attached to the Liquid Release permit as a result of R-6627 being out of service?

A. Two independent release rate calculations.

B. Plant General Manger letter giving permission to release the tank.

C. Chemistry Supervisor letter giving permission to release the tank.

o Temporary System Alteration documenting R-6627 being out of service.

St. Lucie HLC-18 NRC Exam Question 100 The following event has occurred:

St. Lucie County Sheriff Department has notified Security that five armed men have taken control of a Brinks Armored vehicle and are heading toward the Plant.

Two minutes later, Security notifies the Control Room the Brinks vehicle has pulled into Unit 1 (North) parking lot.

Security personnel and St. Lucie County Sheriff have surrounded the truck and gunfire has erupted.

Which ONE of the following actions should be taken?

A. Direct a trip of Unit 1 and 2.

Implement EPIP-01, and classify the event as UNUSUAL EVENT.

B. Direct a trip of Unit 1 and 2.

Implement EPIP-01, and classify the event as ALERT.

C. Direct a rapid downpower of Unit 1 and 2.

Implement EPIP-01, and classify the event as UNUSUAL EVENT.

D. Direct a rapid downpower of Unit 1 and 2.

Implement EPIP-01, and classify the event as ALERT.

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81. Lucie NRC Exam HLC-18 Answer New Bank Modified KIA Camp.

Mem.

Question 1

D X

EK2 X

2 D

X AAl.02 X

3 D

X EK3.21 X

4 D

X EK.Ol X

5 C

X AK2.10 X

6 B

X AK3.02 X

7 B

X AA2.05 X

8 D

X AAl.03 X

9 A

X AA2.04 X

10 B

X EK3.01 X

11 A

X EAl.03 X

12 C

X EA2.1 X

13 B

X EKl.01 X

14 C

X 2.1.28 X

15 A

X 2.2.44 X

16 D

X AK3.02 X

17 D

X AK3.03 X

18 D

X AA2.04 X

19 B

X AK3.04 X

20 C

X AA2.01 X

21 C

X 2.2.40 X

22 A

X AAl.13 X

23 C

X AAl.21 X

24 B

X AK3.06 X

25 C

X AK2.2 X

26 A

X AKl.3 X

27 D

X EKl.l X

28 B

X Kl.03 X

29 B

X K6.14 X

30 B

X K5.16 X

31 B

X A4.15 X

32 A

X K3.01 X

33 B

X 2.1.32 X

34 C

X K4.08 X

35 C

X A2.01 X

36 C

X K4.01 X

37 D

X A3.05 X

38 C

X A4.01 X

39 D

X K3.01 X

40 B

X A2.02 X

41 A

X A3.01 X

42 A

X A4.01 X

43 A

X K4.09 X

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S1. Lucie NRC Exam HLC-18 Answer New Bank Modified KIA Compo Mem.

Question 44 A

X A3.02 X

45 C

X K3.04 X

46 A

X A2.12 X

47 D

X Al.0l X

48 A

X K5.01 X

49 B

X K4.05 X

50 A

X A4.01 X

51 A

X K4.02 X

52 A

X Al.0l X

53 D

X K2.01 X

54 A

X Kl.02 X

55 C

X 2.2.25 X

56 B

X K4.03 X

57 A

X Al.04 X

58 C

X K2.02 X

59 A

X K6.01 X

60 D

X A3.01 X

61 C

X A4.05 X

62 D

X 2.4.49 X

63 B

X K3.01 X

64 C

X Kl.03 X

65 Bf)

X A2.02 X

66 B/

~

X 2.1.2 X

67 A

X 2.1.26 X

68 C

X 2.1.37 X

69 A

X 2.2.3 X

70 ct A1 X

2.2.12 X

71 B

X 2.3.4 X

72 A

X 2.3.13 X

73 A

X 2.4.13 X

74 B

X 2.4.22 X

75 D

X 2.4.31 X

SROEXAM 76 B

X EA2.1 X

77 D

X 2.4.6 X

78 A

X 2.4.35 X

79 D

X EA2.01 X

80 C

X 2.1.20 X

81 D

X AA2.01 X

82 C

X AA2.05 X

83 C

X AA2.01 X

84 B

X 2.2.37 X

85 B

X AA2.02 X

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St. Lucie NRC Exam HLC-18 Answer New Bank Modified KIA Compo Mem.

Question 86 A

X 2.1.25 X

87 B

X 2.2.37 X

88 D

X 2.2.42 X

89 D

X A2.16 X

90 D

X A2.01 X

91 B

X A2.02 X

92 A

X A2.02 X

93 C

X 2.1.20 X

94 C

X 2.1.7 X

95 C

X 2.1.34 X

96 A

X 2.1.32 X

97 D

X 2.2.14 X

98 D

X 2.2.21 X

99 A

X 2.3.6 X

100 D

X 2.4.29 X

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