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Proper documentation ensures that we are meeting the requirements of this federal regulation.

10 CFR 835

100

Clear communication eliminates confusion and the possibility of these embarrassing instances

Misunderstanding

100

This type of counting error occurs when an abnormally high amount of material is on the sample media.

Self-absorption

100

When a field on a form is not used, it should be noted with this.

N/A or NFE (No Further Entries)

100

The average value of all values in a data set

Mean

200

When correcting a record, _____ _____, initial, date, and make your correction.

Line-out or one-line

200

Name the two types of communication

Verbal and Non-verbal 


200

If the position of the sample is varied in relation to the surface of the detector, uncertainty or error occurs because of this

Geometry

200

The purpose of this document is to implement the program of the same name, with the intent of maintaining occupational dose within regulatory limits.

ALARA Review

200

The individual data point that is repeated the most in a particular data set.

Mode

300

RCTs utilize this type of record the most.

Radiological Surveys

300

At PORTS, we use the PA system, radios, pagers, computers, and this.

Telephones

300

This occurs only for charged particles, when emitted radiation traveling away from the detector is reflected by the material in back of the sample.

Backscatter

300

In order to meet reporting requirements for occupational dose to the individual, we process these reports.

Exposure reports

300

The center value in a data set arranged in ascending order. 

Median

400

Arguably the most utilized document on plant site, this controls work in radiological areas.

Radiological Work Permit or RWP

400

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is an example of what?

The phonetic alphabet


400

Any radiation entering the detector during this time may not be read by the electronics, therefore some specific radiation interaction is lost.

Resolving time

400

All records are required to be stored in a manner that protects them from moisture, infestation, excessive light, theft, vandalism, and ____.

Fire

400

The amount of scatter of data points around the mean on a bell curve. 

Variance

500

When an item has been identified as Radioactive Material, it is tagged with this.

Radioactive Material Tag or RAM tag

500

When using your cell phone to place an emergency call, dial 740-897-____

2444

500

This counting error is also referred to as statistical variation

Random Disintegration

500

What administrative mechanism is used to establish radiological controls for work activities?

RWP

500

±2σ and ±3σ are used as ______ limits and ______limits, respectively

Warning and Control