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Radiation Safety Sample Questions


1. Radiation level of 560 Sv/Hr is measured at a distance of 16 feet from an Ir-192 source. How
much additional distance has to be moved to get only 2 mR/Hr. 560 Sv = 56mR

I1d1 = I2d2

D2 = 56x16x16 = 7168
Total distance at which radiation will be 2 mR = d2= 7168 = 85ft. approx. So additional distance to be moved = 85-16 = 69ft. 2. How much dose a person would receive if he stands for 3 hours in an area where radiation exposure rate is 200 mR/Hr. 200 mR/Hr. x 3 Hr. = 600 Mr Answer 600Mr 3. How long a person can work in an area of radiation exposure rate 6 mR/Hr. So that he would receive only 2 Mr dose. Answer: 60x2 = 20Minutes. 4. If HVL for Ir-192 for concrete is 1.6 inches. How much thick concrete is required to reduce the exposure from 32 Mr/Hr. to 2 mr/Hr. Answer: 6.4 5. Half life of Ir-192 Answer: 74 days 6. Pocket Dosimeter range Answer : 0 - 200 Mr 7. Pocket Dosimeter is to be charged Answer: At the beginning of the working day 8. Pocket Dosimeter reading is to be registered Answer; At the end of the work 9. Annual maximum permissible dose

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Answer: 5 R or 5000Mr 10. Quarterly permissible dose Answer: 1250 Mr or 1.25R 11. In case of vehicle accident with radioactive material, the first step should be Answer: Check the radiation level 12. Calibration of Survey meters is to be done Answer: Every 6 months 13. Speed of vehicle carrying radioactive isotope Answer: 90 km/Hr. 14. Radiography projectors need not have danger radiation sticker over it as the vehicle is having radiation sticker. TRUE / FALSE Answer: FALSE 15. No need to wear dosimeter while transporting isotopes TRUE / FALSE Answer: FALSE 16. On the site while working if the survey meter drops and get spoiled, what would you do? Answer: Secure the radiation area, post one responsible person (radiographer) get a new survey meter and continue work. 17. Of at site you are finding the projector is missing in the vehicle, what step you will take? Call the issuer and explain your problem 18. Radiation effects 1. 2. 3. 4. On eyes On blood vessels On bone marrow and cells All the above

19. Level of dose which may cause death of a person if absorbed for a short period. Answer: 500 R 20. You can protect from yourself from radiation

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1. by wearing film badge 2. by using pocket dosimeter 3. by using the concept of time, distance and shielding 4. All the above.

21. Cordon rope is to be done when? Answer: Before commending radiographic work 22. Cordon rope is fixed at 1. 2. 3. 4. when radiation is above 100 Mr/Hr. when radiation is 2 mr/hr or above when radiation is less than 2 mr/hr Not Necessary to cordon

23. After retracting the source into the projector the radiation is 1. 2. 3. 4. safe enough to move around very low, so no need to bother is zero level so is very safe has to be verified with a radiation monitor and then proceed further work.

24. To perform radiography or moisture/ density check using radioactive material in a Restricted area: 1. It is not necessary to obtain in a work permit 2. A work permit may be necessary depending upon the nature of the hazard. 3. A work permit is required. 25. Operations involving the use of material or equipment which emit ionizing radiations in Aramco installations should be conducted in accordance with: 1. 2. 3. 4. Aramco general instruction 9.100. Recommendations of the International commission for radiological protection Health and safety executive directives IATA Regulations.

26. Users of radioactive material and or X ray equipment operators are: 1. Fully responsible for their own safety and the safety of others subject to radiation levels from materials or equipment under the operators control. 2. To protect radioactive materials from loss or theft. 3. To store radioactive materials properly. 4. All of the above 27. Proposals for radioactive material storage facilities and new uses for radioactive materials must: 1. Receive formal approval from the ministry of interior

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2. Be approved by the radiation protection committee 3. Comply with IATA regulations 4. All the above

28. Aramcos quarterly occupational exposure limit is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 500 milli rem 3R 1.25 milli rem 1250 milli rem

29. Upon completion of a radiographic shot or moisture/ density check and the subsequent retraction of the source into its shield the operator: 1. Can proceed to disconnect the guide tube or move the equipment. 2. Must use a survey meter to ensure the source has been fully retracted. 3. Must wait at least 1 minute for radiation levels to decay before disconnecting or moving the equipment. 4. Can remove the barriers then disconnect or move the equipment. 30. Gamma rays are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Similar to X-rays with regard to their effect on body tissue Can be completely stopped by shielding. Always emitted at the same energy level Only damaging above an energy of 400 kev.

31. The half life of a radionuclide is: 1. 2. 3. 4. LD/50 The average life after passing through one H.V.L Time taken for the original activity to decrease by one half Half of its total life.

32. The dose rate received from a cobalt 60 source 1. Has to be multiplied by a quality factor of 10 2. Is approximately 3 times greater than that from an iridium 192 source of the same strength at the same distance 3. Can be more easily attenuated(reduced) than the dose rate from an iridium 192 source. 33. The long range effects of radiation on body tissues: 1. Are very well known and can be predicted 2. Cannot be predicted 3. Do not cause cancer if cumulative dose is kept below 300 REM in a lifetime

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Page:5 4. Depends on what kind of radiation exposed 34. What is the best thing to do if a radioactive source will not fully retract into its shield or projector 1. Disconnect the guide tube or insertion rod and put it in a lead box 2. Determine where the source is stuck remove it with tongs and put it into a lead box 3. Quickly cover the projector/instrument with lead sheets 4. Evacuate the site-ensure everyone is kept at a safe distance and inform inspection and loss prevention for assistance. 35. You can best protect yourself from a radiation dose by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Wearing a film badge Wearing a pocket dosimeter Using a survey instrument Applying the concept of time, distance and shielding All the above

36. A person 10 ft. from a Gamma source reduces his exposure rate to which of the following when he steps back to 20 ft. 1. 2. 3. 4. One third one eighth one quarter one half. should

37. To reduce exposure rate to 2 mr/hr. from 32 mr/hr the distance from the source be 1. 2. 3. 4. Doubled Four times Tripled Eight times.

38. Radiation survey meters 1. 2. 3. 4. Must be calibrated every 6 months Must be on site during radiography Respond in a linear manner Only (1) and (2) above are correct.

39. The film badge:

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Page:6 1. 2. 3. 4. Measures cumulative exposure to radiation Measures the highest exposure received in one month Protects us from over exposure Does not have to be worn for every occupational exposure.

40. Personal pocket dosimeters should be zeroed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Before they go off scale When they read 100 mr At the start of each working day Whenever a high exposure has been recorded.

41. If an operator regularly comes up with high film badge readings and negligible dosimeter readings it should first be checked that: 1. Dosimeter is working 2. Film badge processing was correct 3. Where and how the operator wears and keeps his dosimeter and film badge in relation to the source 42. Posting of radiation warning signs: 1. 2. 3. 4. Prevents the general public from entering a radiation area Must be done before radiation work commences Should only be done if radiation dose rate can exceed 2 mr/hr at the barrier Both (1) and (2) are correct.

43. What is the maximum permissible radiation dose rate at 30cm from a shielded container which holds a radionuclide: 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 mr/hr 10 mr/hr 50 mr/hr No limit

44. Different between CO 60 and Ir.192. 1. CO 60 needs more shielding and less distance 2. CO 60 needs more shielding and more distance 3. No difference of distance or shielding 4. Ir. 192 needs less distance and more shielding. 45. Write SI units of: 1. Rad, Rem and Curie

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Page:7 RAD G= Grey REM S = Sivert CURIE B = Bequerel Nature of Radiation Type of Hazard Electro Particulate Internal magnetic ALPHA BETA X/GAMMA NEUTRON

Type of Radiation

Most Effective Shielding Media Water Paper Pelxiglass or Plastic

External Lead

46. Place a mark against each of your selections which you think are most correct for the particular type of radiation. There is one half a point for each of twelve correct selections.

47. Radiation sign on the projector is not mandatory as our transport vehicle has the sign board. a. TRUE / FALSE 48. REM is 1. 2. 3. 4. Radiation Equals Effect Radiation Equivalent Man Rontgen Equivalent Man Rontgen Equivalent Effect.

49. On a transport vehicle radiation warning sign board has to be placed 1. 2. 3. 4. Front side Front side and back side Anywhere 4 feet above the ground level On the license plate at the rear.

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Page:8 50. When the projector is shut off after completion of exposure 1. No radiation outside 2. Confirm with survey meter and later start next exposure 3. Sorry we forget.

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