NUCLEAR GAUGE SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE
Acute radiation exposures are best described as: - Answer -Large doses over a short
period of time
Radioactive decay is: - Answer -Radiation
The hazard class for the gauge is: - Answer -7
When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat. -
Answer -F
If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up
truck you should: - Answer -Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency
Elements that have the same number of protons and neutrons are considered: -
Answer -Stable
A gauge case with a hole worn in the base can be patched and used. - Answer -F
Isotope refers to: - Answer -A variation of a given element
Which acts as an effective shield for alpha radiation? - Answer -All of the above
Gauge inventories are to be taken: - Answer -Every 6 months
Which two documents must you have readily visible and accessible whenever you
transport a gauge? - Answer -Emergency response sheet and bill of lading
Radioactive decay typically comes from what part of the element: - Answer -Nucleus
What are the two types of radioactive material used in the gauge? - Answer -Cesium
and Americium
You can transport the gauge inside of any case provided it is blocked and braced. -
Answer -F
Which of the following do not require HAZMAT training: - Answer -Accountant
Cosmic radiation is considered to be an occupational exposure. - Answer -F
Radiation safety training for gauge operators is required. - Answer -T
Radioactive Yellow II moisture density gauges must use placards. - Answer -F
, Nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - Answer -T
The exposure limit for a declared pregnant worker during the pregnancy is typically: -
Answer -500 millirem
A general license is needed to own a moisture density gauge. - Answer -F
The gauge has just completed a one minute density test. As you re-approach the gauge
you should first: - Answer -Pull the handle to retract the rod back into the safe position.
New employees who do not have HAZMAT training must work under the direct
supervision of a trained employee and only for the first 90 days. - Answer -T
How many Yellow II Radioactive Labels must be affixed to the gauge case: - Answer -
Two
The time it takes for a radioactive material to decay to ½ its activity/strength is known as
a half-death. - Answer -F
Americium 241 is used to measure: - Answer -Moisture Content
Which is the least penetrating type of radiation? - Answer -Alpha
When shipping by air, nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - Answer -
T
A TLD or film badge is worn to: - Answer -To measure radiation exposure
Because of ionization nuclear radiation exposure can be harmful to human tissue. -
Answer -T
What are the two types of radiation that never escape the shielding in the gauge? -
Answer -Alpha and Beta
Which is an effective shield for neutron radiation? - Answer -Plastic
You can use moisture density gauges in your son's science fair project. - Answer -F
The curie/becquerel measurement is a measurement of the strength/activity of a
radioactive material. - Answer -T
Operating and Emergency Response Procedures are part of the overall Radiation
Safety Plan. - Answer -T
The activity/quantity of Cesium 137 in a new gauge typically is: - Answer -8-10
millicuries
Acute radiation exposures are best described as: - Answer -Large doses over a short
period of time
Radioactive decay is: - Answer -Radiation
The hazard class for the gauge is: - Answer -7
When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat. -
Answer -F
If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up
truck you should: - Answer -Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency
Elements that have the same number of protons and neutrons are considered: -
Answer -Stable
A gauge case with a hole worn in the base can be patched and used. - Answer -F
Isotope refers to: - Answer -A variation of a given element
Which acts as an effective shield for alpha radiation? - Answer -All of the above
Gauge inventories are to be taken: - Answer -Every 6 months
Which two documents must you have readily visible and accessible whenever you
transport a gauge? - Answer -Emergency response sheet and bill of lading
Radioactive decay typically comes from what part of the element: - Answer -Nucleus
What are the two types of radioactive material used in the gauge? - Answer -Cesium
and Americium
You can transport the gauge inside of any case provided it is blocked and braced. -
Answer -F
Which of the following do not require HAZMAT training: - Answer -Accountant
Cosmic radiation is considered to be an occupational exposure. - Answer -F
Radiation safety training for gauge operators is required. - Answer -T
Radioactive Yellow II moisture density gauges must use placards. - Answer -F
, Nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - Answer -T
The exposure limit for a declared pregnant worker during the pregnancy is typically: -
Answer -500 millirem
A general license is needed to own a moisture density gauge. - Answer -F
The gauge has just completed a one minute density test. As you re-approach the gauge
you should first: - Answer -Pull the handle to retract the rod back into the safe position.
New employees who do not have HAZMAT training must work under the direct
supervision of a trained employee and only for the first 90 days. - Answer -T
How many Yellow II Radioactive Labels must be affixed to the gauge case: - Answer -
Two
The time it takes for a radioactive material to decay to ½ its activity/strength is known as
a half-death. - Answer -F
Americium 241 is used to measure: - Answer -Moisture Content
Which is the least penetrating type of radiation? - Answer -Alpha
When shipping by air, nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - Answer -
T
A TLD or film badge is worn to: - Answer -To measure radiation exposure
Because of ionization nuclear radiation exposure can be harmful to human tissue. -
Answer -T
What are the two types of radiation that never escape the shielding in the gauge? -
Answer -Alpha and Beta
Which is an effective shield for neutron radiation? - Answer -Plastic
You can use moisture density gauges in your son's science fair project. - Answer -F
The curie/becquerel measurement is a measurement of the strength/activity of a
radioactive material. - Answer -T
Operating and Emergency Response Procedures are part of the overall Radiation
Safety Plan. - Answer -T
The activity/quantity of Cesium 137 in a new gauge typically is: - Answer -8-10
millicuries
