ML042190118

June 2004 Exam 50-269/2004-301 Sinal Simulator Scenarios

ML042190118
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry, Oconee
Issue date:	08/17/2004
From:	Ernstes M Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch
To:	Bradley Jones Duke Energy Corp
References
50-269/04-301, 50-270/04-301, 50-287/04-301
Download: ML042190118 (39)

See also: IR 05000269/2004301

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Ad mi n istrative Documents

OCONEE JUNE 2004 EXAM

50-269/2004-301,

50-270/2004-301, &

50-28712004-301

JUNE 14 - 18 & 25,2004

1 .d Exam Preparation Checklist ....................

ES-20?-1/

3.

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Security Agreement .....................

ES-201-3

4. J Administrative Topics Outline (Finai) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-301-1/

(Final) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ES-301-2 /*

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Exam Outline Quality Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-201-2 /

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6. /Operating Test Quality check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-302 -3 w

7. / Simulator Scenario Quality Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . E S - 3 0 1 d

and Facility Walk-through Test Outline

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8.J Transient and Ev

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-301-5

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9. , Competencies C

klist ......................

ES-301-6

10. /Written Exam Quality Cheek Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-401- 6J /,

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ES-401-9

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They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis in coordinatioi

with the facility licensee.

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Task Description

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ai east one new or signitcanily niwifiad sceliaiic, that n@ scenar,ns are dwl'ca1t.d lrC:it (lie i

a. Verify that:

(1) the outline@) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-piant tasks,

(2) no more than 30% of the test material is repeated from the last NRC examination,

f3P no tasks are duolicated from the aooiicants'audit tesUsl. and

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(4) no mRie than 86% of any operating'test is taken direcil; from the licensee's exam banks.

are distributed among the safety function groupings as specified in ESdOl,

is conducted in a low-power or shutdown condition,

for SRO-Uj of the tasks require the applicant to implement an alternate path

NUREG-I 02t. Draft Revision 9

E§-201

Examination Security Agreement

Form E§-201-3

1.

Pre-Examination

I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of 6-14/21-2004 as of the date of my

signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief

examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing

examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC. Furthermore. I am

aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensees procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of

this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility

management or the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2.

Post-Examination

To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the

week(s) of 6-i4/21-2004 From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did net instruct, evaluate, or

provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the

NRC.

PRINTED NAME

JOB TITLE / RESPONSIBILITY

DATE

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NUREG-1021. Draft Revision 9

ES-201

Examination Security Agreement

Form ES-201-3

1.

Pre-Examination

I acknowledge that I have acquired specializsd knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of 6-14/22-2004 as of the date of my

signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief

examiner. I understand that I am not to inshuct. evaluate. or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing

examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC. Furthermore, I am

aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of

this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations andlor an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility

management or the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2.

Post-Examination

To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the

week(?.)

of 6-64\\21-2004 From the date that I entered intc this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or

provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations. except as specifically noted below and authorized by the

NRC.

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NUREG-1021. Draft Revision 9

11 Facility: Qconee

Date of Examination: June, 2004

Examination Level (circle one): RQ / SRQ

Operating Test Number:

Conduct of Operations

GEN 2.1.23 (3.9/4.0)

Conduct of Operations

GEN 2.1.7 (3.7/4.4)

Equipment Control

GEN 2.2.12 (3.0/3.4)

Radiation Control

GEN 2.3.4 (2.5131)

Emergency Plan

GEN 2.4.39 (3.3/3.1)

Describe activity to be performed

Admin-100, Deterrnlne SDM with a Dropped Control

Rod

PT/f/N1103/15, Reactivity Balance (1 0 min)

Admin-103, Perform Manual RCS Leakage Calculation;

PT/0600/01 Q (RQ Only)

(last exam) (group activity) (18 rnin)

Admin-202, Perform Surveillance to Verify SSF RCMUP

Operability

PT16001001 Encl. 13.1 (Mode 1 & 2) (new) (15 rnin)

Admin-402, Perform Actions for Medical Emergency

RP/1000/016, Encl. 4.1 (Medical Response)

(RO Only) (15 min)

are required for SROs. RO applicants require only 4 items

unless they are retaking only the administrative topics, when 5 are required.

NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

ES-301

Administrative Topics Outline

Form ES-304 -1

Final Submittal

le one): RO / SRO

Operating Test Number:

Conduct of Operations

GEN 2.1.23 (3.Wl.O)

Conduct of Operations

GEN 2.1.4 (2.3/3.4)

Equipment Control

GEN 2.2.12 (3.0/3.4)

Radiation Control

GEM 2.3.4 (2.5/3.1)

GEN 2.4.38 (2.Z4.0)

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Describe activity to be performed

Admin-100, Determine SBM with a Dropped Control

Rod

PT/l/A/1103/15, Reactivity Balance (1 8 min)

Admin-110, Determine Minimum Shift Staffing

SLC 16.13.1, Minimum Station Staffing Requirements

(new) (SRO only) (1 5 min)

Admin-202, Perform surveillance to verify SSF RCMUP

Operability

PT/600/001, End. 13.1 (Mode 7 & 2) (new) (15 min)

Admin-300, Calculate the Maximum Permissible Stay

Time Within Emergency Dose Limits

(last exam) (Sa0 only) (20 min)

Admin-403, Determine Emergency Classification and

Protective Action Recommendations

(SRO only) (group activity) (20 min)

are required for SROs. RO applicants require only 4 items

only the administrative topics, when 5 are required.

NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

E§-301

Control Roodln-Plant Outline

Form ES-301-2

System / JPM Title

APilIAI1700/15, OP/O/AI1105/09, Encl4.10

IKA: EPE-009 EA1 .I3 (4.4/4.4)1 (6 min)

c. CRO-97, Transfer ECCS Suction to the Emergency Sump (1LP-I5

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EOP, Enclosure 5.12 [KA:BW/E08 EA1 .I (4.0/3.7)] (PRA) (9 min)

d. CRO-015, Establish EFDW Flow Through Startup Valves

EOP Enclosure 5.27, Alternate Methods for Controlling EFDW Flow

IKA: BW/A02 AAl.l (4.0/3.8)1 (new) (20 min)

f.

CRO-060, Perform Required Actions For Turbine Building Flood

AP/lO (Turbine Building Flood)

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IKA: APE BW/A07 AAI .3 (3.3/3.5)1 (7 min)

g. CRO-900, Release GWD Tank

OW1 &2/AI1104/018 Encl. 4.9 (GWD Tank Release)

In-Plant Systems (3 for 80; 3 for SRO-I; 3 or 2 for SRO-U)

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NLO-039, Prime The Spent Fuel Pool Fill Line

EOP Encl. 5.7, HPI Pump Operations from ASW Pump Switchgear

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[KA: APE022 AK3.02 (3.5/3.8)] (16 min)

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CRO-053, Bypass Coolant Pump Starting Interlocks

OP/I 107/004 Enclosure 4.2 IKA: 062 A3.04 (2.7/2.9)1(9 rnin))

• Type Codes: (D)irect from bank, (M)odified from bank, (N)ew, (A)lternate path, (6)ontroi room,

(S)imulator, (L)ow-Power, (R)CA

NUWEG-1021, Draft Revision 9

ES-301

Control Room/ln-Plant Outline

Form ES-301-2

Facility: Oconee

Date of Examination: June, 2004

Exam bevel (circle one): RO / SRO(I) / SRO(U) Operating Test No.:

Control Room Systems (8 for RO; 7 for SRQ-1; 2 or 3 for SRO-U)

System / JPM Title

Type Code

Safety

Function

a. CRO-O12A, Recover a dropped rod

AP/l/Af1700/15, OP/O/Af1105/09, Encl 4.10

[KA: 005 AA2.03 (3.5/4.4)] (20 min)

b. CRO- 067, Perform Required Actions for ES Actuation (> 3psig)

EQP Enclosure 5.1 (ES Actuation)

[KA: EPE-009 EAl.13 (4.4/4.4)] (6 min)

Failed Closed)

EBP, Enclosure 5.12 [KA:BW/E08 EAl.l (4.0/3.7)] (PRA) (9 min)

d. CRO-015, Establish EFBW Flow Through Startup Valves

[APE-054 AA2.04 (4.2/4.3)] (20 rnin)

EOP Enclosure 5.27, Alternate Methods for Controlling EFBW Flow

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e. CRO-700, Place ICS In Auto following Loss Of Auto Power

AP/23 (Loss Of ICs Power) Enclosure 5.5 (Placing ICs In Auto)

[W BWIA02 AAl.l (4.0/3.8)] (new) 15 min)

CRO-060, Perform Required Actions For Turbine Building Flood

AP/lO (Turbine Building Flood)

I K A APE BW/A07 AA1.3 (3.3/3.5)1 f7 min)

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g. CRO-900, Release GWD Tank

OP/1&YN1104/018 End. 4.9 (GWB Tank Release)

In-Plant Svstems (3 for RO: 3 for SRO-I: 3 or 2 for SRO-U)

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NLO-039, Prime The Spent Fuel Pool Fill Line

EOP Encl. 5.7, #PI Pump Operations from ASW Pump Switchgear

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[KA: APE022 AK3.02 (3.5/3.8)] (16 min)

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CRO-053, Bypass Coolant Pump Starting interlocks

EOP Encl. 5.14 [KA: EPE074 AAl .Ol (3.6/3.9)1 (7 min)

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NLO-036, Startup A Vital Bus Inverter

OW1 107/004 Enclosure 4.2 [KA: 062 A3.04 (2.7/2.9)] (9 min))

• Type Codes: (B)irect from bank, (M)odified from bank, (N)ew, (A)lternate path, (C)ontrol room,

(S)imtilator, &)ow-Power, (R)CA

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NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

ES-301

Control Room/ln-Plant Outline

Form ES-301-2

Facility: Oconee

Bate of Examination: June, 2004

Exam Level (circle one): RO / SRO(I) / SRQ(U) Operating Test No.:

Control Room Systems (& for RO;

7 for SRO-I; 2 or 3 for SRO-U)

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b. CRO- 067, Perform Required Actions for ES Actuation (> 3psig)

EOP Enclosure 5.1 (ES Actuation)

[KA: EPE-009 EA1.13 (4.4/4.4)] (6 min)

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d. CRO-015, Establish EFDW Flow Through Startup Valves

[APE-054 AA2.04 14.2/4.3)1(6 mid

EOP Enclosure 5.27, Alternate Methods for Controlling EFDW Flow

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CRO-700, Place IC§ In Auto following Loss of Auto Power

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EQP Encl. 5.7, #PI Pump Operations from ASW Pump Switchgear

[KA: APE022 AK3.02 (3.5/3.8)] (16 min)

k. NLO-036, Startup A Vital Bus Inverter

OP/1407/004 Enclosure 4.2 IKA: 062 A3.04 (2.7/2.9)1 (9 min))

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• Type Codes: (D)irect from bank, (M)odified from bank, (N)ew, (AJlternate path, (C)ontrol room,

(S)imulator, &)ow-Power, (R)CA

NUREG-1027, Draft Revision 9

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Facilily: Oconee

Dat@ of Examination: June 14,2004

Operating Test Number: 1

1. GENERAL CRlTERlA

1I:e cpcral'ng lest confornls win the preuiu.lsly aDprovea 0Llii:ie cnanges ard cons~S1dnl M!h

sarnp:ina rest. rements (e.$. :O CF4 55.45. overat ona imponance. snfery funct on i!istnnvt.an).

b.

There is no day-to-day repetition belween this and other operating tests to be administered

during this examinatin.

c.

d.

The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' zudit test(s)(see Sectior D.l .a).

Overlap with the written examinatior and between different pans of the Operating test is within

acceptable limits.

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It dpzars that lie oper31 ng le51 .,,I. udferent ate vetweeti competeiit ai80 less-Inan-c@m~elenl

app cinw a1 Inr des a r d t c :censo leve

2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA

a.

Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:

initial mditions

references and toois. including assosiated procedures

rea--able and validated time lifits (average time allowed For completion) and specific

designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee

specific performance criteria that include:

. initiating cues

- detailed expected actions N,ith sxact criteria and nomenclature

- system response and other examiner cues

- Statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant

- criteria for successful completion of the task

- identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards

- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable

b.

Repetition from operating tests used during the pievioirs licensing examination is within

acceptable limits (30% for the walk-through) and do not compromise test integrity

At least 20 percent of the JPMs on each test are new or significantly modified.

C.

3. SIMULATOR CRITERIA

a.

The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with

Form E§-301-4 and a copy is attached.

Printed Name / Signature

a. Author

b. Facility Reviewerr)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

9. NRC Supervisor

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• The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c: chief examiner concurrence required.

NUREG-1021. Draft Revision 9

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Facility: Qconee

Date of Exam: June 14,1004

Scenario Numbers: 1 I

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Operating Test No.: f

1.

The itiitiaJ conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentation may be out of

service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

2.

The scenarios consist mostly of related events.

3.

Each event description consists of:

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the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated

the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event

the syrnptmslcues that will be visible to the crew

the expected operator actions (by shin position)

the event termination point (if applicable)

No more than one non-meehanistic failure (e.g.. Ppe break) is incorporated into the scenario

without a credible precediny incident such as a seismic event.

4.

tion team to obtain

have sufficient time to carry out expected adivities without undue time constraints. Cues are

given.

8.

The simulator modeling is not altered.

ed. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d). any open simulator

eeri evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained

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orhc; sceim os liaie men B Iereo .n accordance witn QPC!.U.I D.5 of ES. 301

All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified usinQ Form ES-301-6

(submit

the form along with the slmulatoi scenarios).

12.

Each applicant will be significantly invoived in the minimum number of transients and events

1.

Total malfunctions (5-6)

2.

Malfunctions afler EOP entry (1-2)

3.

Ahnormal events (2-4)

4.

Major transients (1-2)

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Instructions:

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Enter the operating test number and Form ES-D-1 event numbers for each evolution

%t&tivity manipulations ma be conducted under normal or controlled abnormal

conditions refer to Section 8.5.d) but must be significant per Section 6.2.a of

Append!x d. *Reactivity and normal evolutions may be replaced with additional

instrument or comoonent malfunctions on a one-for-onn basis

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Wnenever praci cat. both insltynent arid component ma:fLnclions sho~!d be

included; only those that require verifiable actiow that provide insight to the

app1;cant's competerice count toward rtie r i i n i m m i'euuireinenl.

Author:

NRC Reviewer:

NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

E§-304

Final Submittal

Competencies

Interpret / Diagnose

Events and Conditions

Comply With and

Use Procedures (1)

Operate Control

Boards (2)

Communicate and

lnteract

Demonstrate

Supervisory

Ability (3)

Comply With and

Use Tech. Specs. (3)

Competencies Checklist

Form ES-301-6

SRO

SCENARIO

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Notes:

(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

(2) Optional for an §BO-U.

(3) Only applicable to SROs.

Instructions:

Circle the applicant's license type and enter one or more event numbers that will ailow the examiners to

evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.

Author:

NRC Reviewer:

NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

ES-401

Written Examination

Qualitv Checklist

Form ES-401-6

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Final Submittal

3.

SRO questions are appropriate per Section D.2.d of ES-401

Question duplication from the license screening/audit exam was controlled as

indicated below (ch@& the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or

the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; 01

g t h e examinations were developed independently; or

the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or

6.

Bank use meets limits (nu more than 75 percent

from the bank at least 10 percent new, and the

rest madified); enter the actual RO / SRO-only

question distribution(s) at right

7.

Belween 50 and 60 percent of the questions on

the 80 exam are written at the

comprehensionianalysis level; the SRO exam may

exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected WAS

suppart the higher cognitive levels; enter the

actual RB / SRO question distribution(s) at right

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Referencedhandouts provided do not give away answers

approved examination outline and is appropriate fur the Tier to which they are

assioned: deviations are iustitied

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Question psychometric quality and format meet ES, Appendix B, guiddlnes

b. Facility Reviewer (')

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d. NRC Regional Supervisor

NUREG-1 021, Draft Revision 9

ES-401

Written Examination

Quality Checklist

Form 3-401-6

nitial Submittal

Facility: Oeonee

Date of Exam: June 14,2004

Exam Level: RQ/SRO

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Question selection and duplication from the last two NRC licensing exams

indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

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the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed: or

z t h e examinations were developed independently: or

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the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or

the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or

support the higher cognitive levels: enter the

actual RO I

SRQ question distribution@) at right

e.

Referenceslhandouts provided do not give away answers

9.

Question content conforms with specific KIA statements in the previously

11.

The exam contains. the required number of one-point, multiple choice items:

Prlnted Name I Si

Date

a. Author

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b. Facility Reviewer (*)

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c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

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d. NRC Regional Supervisor

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Note:

• The facility reviewer's initialdsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

ES-401

OCONEE 2004-301

Written Examination

Form ES-401-9

Review Worksheet

Instructions

!Refer to Section D of ES-401 and Appendix El for additional information regarding each of the following concepts.]

1.

2.

Enter the level of knowledge (LOK) of each question as either (F)undamental or (H)igher cognitive level.

Enter the level 01 difficulty (LOB) of sack question using a t

~ 5 (easy - difficult) rating scaie (questions in the 2 ~ 4 range are acceptable).

3.

Check the appropriate box if a psychmetric fiaw is identified:

The stem lacks sufficient focus to elicit the Correct enswer (e.g., unclear intent, more information is needed, or too much needless information).

The stem or distractors wntain cues (i.e.. clues, specific determiners, phrasing, longth, etc).

The answer choices are a coilection of unreialed truelfalse statements.

One or more distractors is not credible.

One or more distractors is (are) partially correct (e.g., if the applicant can make unstated assumptions that are not contradicted by stem).

4.

Check the appropriate box if a job content error is identified:

The question is not linked to the job requirements (is.,

the question has a valid WA but, as written. is not operational in content).

The question requires the recall of knowledgp that is too specific for the closed reference test mode (Le., it IS not required to be known from memory)

The question contains data with an unrealistic !eve1 of accuracy or inconsistent units (e.g., panel meter in percent with question in gallons).

The question requires reverse logic or application compared to the job requirements.

5.

6.

7.

Check questions that are sampled for conformance with ttla approved WA and thoso that are desiqnated SRO-only (K/A and license level mismatches are unacceptable).

Based on the reviewer's judgment, is the question as Writt@n (U)nacceptable (requiring repair or replacement), in need of (E,!ditorial enhancement. M (S)atisfactory?

At a minimum. exprain any "u" ratings (e.g., how t

h

y

ROISRO Combined Question

S 1008~~3.05

Matches WA. New

3. Psychometric Flaws

4. Job Content Flaws

U!E/S I

7.

Exolanatim

Licensee claims to have had pump impeller

dama.ge similar fo this. OK

Licensee will work on new question (Offered to

help write a question) Question rewrftten. SAT

S

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I S 1026AA2.03 ADDearS to match the WA Bank

U 029EK3.11 WA not matched. The WA asks for

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I reasons whv actions are taken. This auestion ask

for correct &tion. Bank

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S

038EK1.02 Very Simple Bank

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S 040AK2.02 very simple New is it a valid assumption

lthat RCPs are still oDeratina?

U 054AK1.01 Meets WA do not believe that B is a

credible distractor. Bank

Licensee thinks that the distractor is credible.

Still think it needs to be replaced. Chanued RB

pressure. SAT

S

Licensee will change initial conditions. ChaRQeC

U

058AA1.03 does not appear to have credible

distractors. (With the units separated unit two

cannot supply power to the DC bus. And the back ul:

char er not being in service is not credible. Very

Simikr to question 4 on SRQ exam. Bank

Licensee to replace question. New Question $A'

S IBEIOEA2.1 Matches WA New

4. Job COI

Link

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7,

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Explanation

U IBE05EAI .3 matches WA Stem somewhat confusing

could lead one to believe that question has more

than one correct answer. New

Discussed wifh Licensee, wil/ change initial

conditions to allow onlv one correct answer.

U BE04EA1 .lAppears to match WA. Is 220 inches the

level that the pressurizer normally decreases to aftei

a trip? Same question for pressure. If not, these ari

not credible distractors. New

Licensee asked for us to take another look at the

question, the feel like the distractors are

Discussed and auestion acceDted.

QQIAG2.4.31 If rods are withdrawing on there own

this meets the WA if not we need to change the

guestion. Does a boration ever occur if the deborate

credible. Wi Iy discuss on 41%.

S

U

U

S

005AG2.4.6 Will one rod stuck at 63% give you the

conditions listed in the stem? This must be a very

reactive rod. New

Licensee changed power level, question Sat.

U 032AA2.04 Does not meet WA there is not a loss of

SR detector. New

bicensee will rewrite question

3. Psvchometric Flaws

4. Job Content Flaws

7.

Explanation

X

U 067AK3.04 WA is for knowledge of reasons for

actions in the EOP for plant fire. There are no

reasons asked for in this question. Bank

Licensee claims that they have no actions in

EOPs that deal with a fire. Will discuss on 4/28.

Question retJlaced SAT

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The reason is listed in the stem. Should be in the

responses. How can 532 degrees be credible? Is

there a special reason for this temperature? New

S

069AG2.1.2 appears to match WA Bank

076AA1.04 appears to Match WA if there are no

other installed monitors that can inform the operator

that the fuel clad is leaking. Some of the distractsis

do not appear to be credible. Explanations needed.

New

Licensee will work on last two distractors.

Chanued distratctors and stern

1

I S IBE13EK1.2 Aaaears to meet the WA. Bank

iq-5

F/H)

(1-5)

7.

Explanation

I

ues not appear to be credible. New

anging distractor D

Appears to meet the WA Distractor B is

not credible. (120VAC vital power to CC pumps)?

Licensee will replace two disfractors. Chanaed

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distractors.

Changed Question added RB pressure and two

1

I S 1006K6.01 ADDearS to match WA Bank

E 007A1.03 Appears to match WA Distractor A does

nut appear to be credible, think about replacing with

a value > 303 degrees. New

Licensee will replace distractor A.

Changed distractor SAT

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minimum level in the CCWS surge tank, not the

normal control levels. New (does the CRB return

value ensure a minimum level?)

3. Psychometric Flaws

I

4. Job Content Flaws I 5. Other

steam tables are required to answer question. Only

a knowledge of the system setpoints are required.

This question helps answer question # 29 by giving

the applicant a situation > 260 inches in the

pressurizer with the unit still on line. Bank

Licensee will replace question with # 8. §AT

distractors. §AT

U 022A3.01 Matches WA Question # 36 provides the

answer for this question. Distractors A and B do not

S appear to be credible. New

Licensee to rewrite question. Replaced SAT

U 026A2.07 Appears to match WA Distractor A is not

credible. If answer b was correct then A would be

correct also. Need to work with the distractors. New

Licensee to replace distractor(s).

Chanued ail disrtactors. SAT

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.

E 1039G2.1.28 Appears to match WA appears to be a

series of T/F it&tements reword stem.and

distractors. Bank

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Licensee to rewrite quesfion. Fiepkced Questjoj

qz

F/H)

(1-5)

3. Psychometric Flaws

1

4. Jobcontent Flaws I 5. Other I 6. I

7.

Link

units

Explanation

S

064A3.07 Boes not really test load sequencing.

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ISank

Oconee does not have load sequencin (no

diesels) but they do have load shed. &;ref

Examiner gave approval for satisfying the MA.

073G2.1.33 ADpears !o match WA A aqd H

d:stractors may not be creoihlo. New

Licensee will to look at repiacing distractor E. A

076A2.02 Ariooars to match WA Bank

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is sat. Accepted SAT

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X

U 078K4.03 Does not meet WA Knowledge of the

desi n features and or interlocks which provide for

the 8llowing Securing of SAS upon loss of cooling

water. The compressor trips on High Temperature.

All this question IS askin is what is the normal

supply and backup suppgy. Needs to ask when does

Service air isolate. New

Licensee re uested to Pick B new KLA due to

reDIaced with 078K4.02

SAS not is0 7 ating. Will select one. Randomly

I

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1 U 11 03K3.03 Aooears to match WA Distractors Band D

not credible: hew.

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I S b 3 A 4 . 0 2 Appears to match WA Bank

x

U

026K4.06 Only artiaily meets WA. Sodium

Hydroxide shou P d be somewhere in the question or

answer. If it was not added the scavenging would

not take place. Bank

Licensee to look at rewording question

Reworded Question SAT

U

103K4.06 a ears to match WA Distractors A and E3

NRC Po work on auestion Wrote net

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are not creJgie. New

U

007K1.01 appears to match WA. Several of the

distractors could be correct with the indications

given. Need to make distractors more incorrect or

change conditions in the stem. New

Licensee to work on distractors.

Rewrote uuestion SAT.

S

U

005K2.03 appears to match WA distractor B is not

credible (what is the voltage on this bus)? Should

have another bus with SF in it. New

Licensee to change distractor B.

S

I

Chanaed uuestion SAT

3. Psvchotnetric Flaws

I

4. Job Content Flaws

1= 3

SXO U/E/S

6' I

7.

Emlanation

Question rewritten SAT.

029K4.03 A pears to match WA. D is not a credible

distractor. Ep ew

Licensee to replace distractor. Re~laced

S

Distractor.

S 041 K6.03 Appears to match WA Mew

1

I S 1045A2.17 amears to match WA to make D more

incorrect oumay want to add IAW ... procedure

name or IhAs etc. Bank On 2003 Initial Exam

I Licensee to add IA W IMAs to the stem.

I I

4. Jab Content Raws

7.

Explanation

S

002K1.04 Appears to meet WA Distractor I3 does nc

appear tu be credible. Bank

Discussed with licensee, question is SAT.

S

G2.1 .I 1 Appears to match KIA. Bank

I S lG2.1.27 Aneears to match WA. Bank

I S IG2.1.21 Appears to match WA. New

U

S

distractors SAT

U

S

62.2.13 Appears tu match KIA. Distractor C does

not appear to be a credible distractor. Bank

Licensee to replace distractor C. RetJlaced all

G 2.2.1 1 Appears to match WA. Distractors A and B

do not appear to be credible. New

Licensee to replace distractors A and B. (With

white tags) ReDlaced A and B SAT

I S lG2.2.30 Aeeears to match WA. Bank

3. PS)

m e t

TIF -

4. Job Coi

Link

SRO ONLY

7.

Explanstion

S lG2.3.4 Appears to match WA. New

I

U 008AG2.2.25 Does not match WA Knowledge of

bases in technical specifications for limitin

conditions for operations and safety limitsy2.5/3.3.7)

As slated the question is asking how to appl tech

spec. Need to rework to fit in bases. Bank duestior

Licensee undersfancfs comment will continue to

work on develomnent of auesticn fhat test

S

Bases. 4/28 redaced auektion satisfied WA and

SRO onlv changed distractor I3 and added 1.8 gpm

to stem.

3. Psvchornetric Flaws

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linutia

Explanation

credible if Unit 3 is unable to be connected to Unit I

Distractor B to be replaced.

4/28 Distractor B reDiaced and.acf!on.s.tg

a&c.totraie to SRO level.

Sfem to be modified to include pump trip in

know amkabilifv IModes) on F/S. fieed to

Licensee stated that they did not ex ect l 8

R s tg

S

decide iiow to prikeed. Piof 8 direct hook u1)

attachment okav. Chanued stem to $fate that

pumD trimed. Question SAT

3. Psychometric Flaws

I 4. Job Content Flaws

t 5. Other

,tern Cue: r

T/F

Cred. I

Oist.

Link -r

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7.

l/WS

Explanation

No changes of cmmenfs. Question SAT

U BEO5EG2.2.6 This is not really a change to

procedures, but how to use procedures. It really

does not taik abut the procedure change process.

New Question.

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Idi&actors C and

3. Psychometric Flaws

I

4. Job Content Flaws I 5. Other

7.

' W S

Explanation

Licensee made comment that this was a difficult

KLA to w r k an SRO question to. Discussed

changing some of the conditions in the stem to

allow the SRO to make a determination of what

all ICs hand and auto liqhts extinguish.

Question SAT

distractor More

SRO only topics.

Licensee wiEI work on changing diStraCtQrS.

estion on. Question

ometric Flaws

I

4. Jab Content Flaws

i 5. Other I 6. I

7.

Explanation

S 003A2.01 WA appears to match. SRO only OK

I I l l I Modified

Licensee to re lace Question. Question

S

ffenlaced. SA P

S 078G2.4.49 KIA appears to match. New

I i l l I No Comments

S 064A2.16 Appears to meet the WA.(sorne difficulty

ing totally with the B part) otherwise okay. New

X' o Comments

U 071A2.02 meets the b portion of the WA but is not

I

I I x / I SRO onlv These are merator actions. Listed in

stern. Binink

Licensee and NffC to think about question and il

I I l l

S I .

it can &e salvaged

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Question accented with no

.OK

LOD

WH)

(1-5)

I

I/WS

§' I

7.

Explanation

I

Licensee wiN change question. Replaced

Question

SAT

G2.1.33 Ap ears to match WA Very simple. Not

Licensee wili add parameter and reason to

choices. Added bash to distractors. Question

SROOnly R ew

SAT

write new question.

Licensee to write new question. Question kept a:

3. Psvchometric Flau

IIWS

6' I

7.

Explanation

I

I

from memory. With attachment this would be a 1.

Much discussion about allowing attachment for

reference. If Licensee will not remove

i3fti3ChmeRt, suggest selecting new U A and

replacing que&&.

Continue-to look at Georae

to decide.

ES-403

Written Examination Grading

Form ES-403-1

Quality Checklist

6.

Performance on missed questions checked for training

Printed Name i Signature

Date

,

a. Grader

Ronald F. Aiello

- 07/01 /04-

NIA-

b. Facility Reviewer(*)

NIA

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- 07/01 /04-

c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) George T. Hoppe

d. NRC Supervisor (") Michael E. Ernstes

7/,/Qv

(*)

The facility reviewer's signature is not appllcable for examinations graded by the

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NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

ES-403

Written Examination Grading

Form ES-403-1

Quality Checklist

2.

Answer key changes and question deletions justified and

to ensure that grades

a. Grader

Ronald F. Aiello

b. Facility Reviewer(*)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) George T. Hopper

d. NRC Supervisor (*) Michael E. Ernstes

5 o f 5

NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9

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ES..50!

Post.Examination Check .............

Sheet

Form ES-501-1

II

II

Complete

Task Description

/I

I.

Facility written exam comments or graded exams received and

II

verified comolete

ents reviewed and incorporated and

3.

Operating tests graded by NRC examiners

4.

NRC Chief examiner review of written exam and operating test

grading completed

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Management (lice

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Faciiity notified of results

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9.

Examirlation report issued (refe

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NUREG-402f. Draft Revision 9

Duke Energy

Oconer Nuclear Station

7600 Rochester Highway

Seneca, S C 29672

(867) 88S-.ZOOO 0PP:CE

April 28, 2004

NRC REGION II

SAM NUNN ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER

61 FORSYTH STREET, S.W.

SUITE 23T85

ATLANTA, GA. 30303-8932

Re:

OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION

Completed Operating Exam

Dear Mr. Ernstes:

We are enclosing the Completed Operating Exam and applicable quality checklists, as

required, for the Initial License exam scheduled for the weeks of June 14 and June 22,

2004, at the Operator Training Center, Oconee Nuclear Site. Enclosed for your review

are:

0

Four Scenarios

One RQ Administrative Exam

One SRO Administrative Exam

One RO Control Roomlln-Plant Test

One SRQ (I) Control Room/ln-Plant Test

One SRO (U) Control Roomlln-Plant Test

e Form ES-301-6, Competencies Checklist

If you require any additional information, or have further questions, please feel free to

contact Gabriel Washburn at (864) 885-4490, or J.R. Steely at (864) 885-3446.

Neil E. Constance Ji.,

Manager of Operator Training