10CFR Part 20

Radioactivity is measured in which units?

• Ci & R

• rad & rem

• rad & Gy

• Ci & Bq

Exposure is measured in which units?

• Bq & R

• C/kg & rad

• R & C/kg

• Sv & Gy

Absorbed Dose is measured in which units?

• rad & Gy

• rad & Sv

• rem & Sv

• rad & rem

Dose Equivalent is measured in which units?

• Ci & Bq

• rad & Gy

• rad & rem

• rem & Sv

keV is kinetic energy & the ability to ionize

• True

• False

Under 10CFR Part 20, licensees must review their radiation protection program every 2 years.

• True

• False

The purpose of Radiation Protection is to limit Stochastic and Nonstochastic effects.

• True

• False

Cataracts are an example of a ________ effect.

• Stochastic

• Nonstochastic

Cancer is an example of a __________ effect.

• Stochastic

• Nonstochastic

ALARA:

• means "As Low As Reasonably Achievable"

• sets actions levels at 10% of NRC allowable limits

• uses 3 principles to decrease exposure levels

• all of the above