Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification Course
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Acute radiation exposures are best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Large doses over a
short period of time
Radioactive decay is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Radiation
The hazard class for the gauge is: - CORRECT ANSWER -7
When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat. -
CORRECT ANSWER - F
If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up truck you
should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency
Elements that have the same number of protons and neutrons are considered: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stable
How many Yellow II Radioactive Labels must be affixed to the gauge case: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Two
The time it takes for a radioactive material to decay to ½ its activity/strength is known as a half-
death. - CORRECT ANSWER - F
Americium 241 is used to measure: - CORRECT ANSWER - Moisture Content
Which is the least penetrating type of radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Alpha
, When shipping by air, nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - CORRECT
ANSWER - T
A TLD or film badge is worn to: - CORRECT ANSWER - To measure radiation exposure
Because of ionization nuclear radiation exposure can be harmful to human tissue. - CORRECT
ANSWER - T
A gauge case with a hole worn in the base can be patched and used. - CORRECT ANSWER -
F
Isotope refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER - A variation of a given element
Which acts as an effective shield for alpha radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the
above
Gauge inventories are to be taken: - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 6 months
Which two documents must you have readily visible and accessible whenever you transport a
gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency response sheet and bill of lading
Radioactive decay typically comes from what part of the element: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nucleus
What are the two types of radioactive material used in the gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cesium and Americium
You can transport the gauge inside of any case provided it is blocked and braced. - CORRECT
ANSWER - F
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Acute radiation exposures are best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Large doses over a
short period of time
Radioactive decay is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Radiation
The hazard class for the gauge is: - CORRECT ANSWER -7
When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat. -
CORRECT ANSWER - F
If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up truck you
should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency
Elements that have the same number of protons and neutrons are considered: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stable
How many Yellow II Radioactive Labels must be affixed to the gauge case: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Two
The time it takes for a radioactive material to decay to ½ its activity/strength is known as a half-
death. - CORRECT ANSWER - F
Americium 241 is used to measure: - CORRECT ANSWER - Moisture Content
Which is the least penetrating type of radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Alpha
, When shipping by air, nuclear gauges can only be shipped on cargo aircraft. - CORRECT
ANSWER - T
A TLD or film badge is worn to: - CORRECT ANSWER - To measure radiation exposure
Because of ionization nuclear radiation exposure can be harmful to human tissue. - CORRECT
ANSWER - T
A gauge case with a hole worn in the base can be patched and used. - CORRECT ANSWER -
F
Isotope refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER - A variation of a given element
Which acts as an effective shield for alpha radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the
above
Gauge inventories are to be taken: - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 6 months
Which two documents must you have readily visible and accessible whenever you transport a
gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emergency response sheet and bill of lading
Radioactive decay typically comes from what part of the element: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nucleus
What are the two types of radioactive material used in the gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cesium and Americium
You can transport the gauge inside of any case provided it is blocked and braced. - CORRECT
ANSWER - F
