IRRSP Questions And Answers Correct Review Test

IRRSP Questions And Answers Correct Review Test What is the photoelectric effect? - Answer-Low energy electromagnetic radiation strikes an atom & dislodges an electron. (The low energy photon replaces the dislodged electron and makes the atom a positive ion. The dislodged electron becomes negative.) What is pair production? - Answer-High energy photon hits the nucleus of an atom, splitting a neutron into a positive and negative ion. These are then ejected as a new electron and a new positron. What is SDE? - Answer-Shallow Dose Equivalent What tests must a Type B package pass before use? - Answer-1) 30ft drop onto hard surface, such as concrete. 2) 40inch drop onto a 6inch diameter steel pin. 3) A fire of 1475 degrees F for 30 minutes. What is the process of activation? - Answer-Bombarding the material with excess neutrons What is the maximum dose rate allowed outside of a protective installation? - Answer-No more than 0.5mR/hr What is the maximum dose rate allowed outside an Enclosed Installation? - Answer-No more than 10mR/hr one foot away from the wall. What is the allowable dose rates for a Portable Camera? - Answer-Surface: 200mR/hr 2inches away: 50mR/hr 1 meter away: 2mR/hr CONTINUES...