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DOE CORE (RCT) PRACTICE EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
What is the minimum photon energy required for the pair production interaction
to occur? -correct-answer-1.02 MeV
All but one of the following is a mechanism of energy transfer for beta particles.
The exception is: -correct-answer-Compton scattering
Which of the following cells are the most radioresistant -correct-answer-Bone
A threshold dose may exist for ____ effect -correct-answer-Non-stochastic
An example of a stochastic effect is -correct-answer-Cancer
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The Law of Bergonie & Tribondeau states that the radiosenstivity of tissue is ____
proportional to its reproductive capacity -correct-answer-Directly
Which agency was given legal authority in 1946 to regulate safety of both its
workers & its contract workers according to recommendations of then-current
experts? -correct-answer-Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
Which agency took over the licensing function of the AEA for the atomic energy
industry? -correct-answer-Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Which group/agency was formed in 1928 & adopted the first set of radiation
protection recommendations? -correct-answer-International Commission on
Radiation Protection (ICRP)
When should applicable ALARA practices be factored into the plans & procedures
for tasks involving radiological work? -correct-answer-Pre-job ALARA review
One reason for holding a post-job review would beto -correct-answer-Investigate
unusual exposure events
DOE CORE (RCT) PRACTICE EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
What is the minimum photon energy required for the pair production interaction
to occur? -correct-answer-1.02 MeV
All but one of the following is a mechanism of energy transfer for beta particles.
The exception is: -correct-answer-Compton scattering
Which of the following cells are the most radioresistant -correct-answer-Bone
A threshold dose may exist for ____ effect -correct-answer-Non-stochastic
An example of a stochastic effect is -correct-answer-Cancer
, 2|Page
The Law of Bergonie & Tribondeau states that the radiosenstivity of tissue is ____
proportional to its reproductive capacity -correct-answer-Directly
Which agency was given legal authority in 1946 to regulate safety of both its
workers & its contract workers according to recommendations of then-current
experts? -correct-answer-Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
Which agency took over the licensing function of the AEA for the atomic energy
industry? -correct-answer-Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Which group/agency was formed in 1928 & adopted the first set of radiation
protection recommendations? -correct-answer-International Commission on
Radiation Protection (ICRP)
When should applicable ALARA practices be factored into the plans & procedures
for tasks involving radiological work? -correct-answer-Pre-job ALARA review
One reason for holding a post-job review would beto -correct-answer-Investigate
unusual exposure events
