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Radioactive Waste Management Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary goal of radioactive waste characterization?

a)

To increase waste production

b)

To ensure proper and safe management

c)

To accelerate decay

d)

To maximize storage capacity

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of radioactive waste management?

a)

Protection of human health

b)

Protection of the environment

c)

Maximizing waste generation

d)

Protection of future generations

3.

What does HLW stand for in radioactive waste classification?

a)

Heavy Level Waste

b)

High Level Waste

c)

Harmful Level Waste

d)

Hazardous Level Waste

4.

Which type of radioactive waste contains radionuclides with half-lives less than 100 days?

a)

High Level Waste

b)

Low Level (Short Lived)/Decay Waste

c)

Low and Intermediate Level Long Lived Waste

d)

Cleared waste

5.

What is one of the main purposes of waste treatment in radioactive waste management?

a)

Increasing volume

b)

Accelerating decay

c)

Volume reduction

d)

Increasing radioactivity

6.

Which of the following is a method of waste conditioning mentioned in the slide?

a)

Crystallization

b)

Sublimation

c)

Vitrification

d)

Evaporation

7.

What is one purpose of interim storage in radioactive waste management?

a)

To increase radioactivity

b)

To allow for decay

c)

To accelerate waste production

d)

To mix different types of waste

8.

When did the Atomic Energy Licensing (Radioactive Waste Management) Regulations come into effect?

a)

August 16, 2010

b)

August 16, 2011

c)

August 16, 2012

d)

August 16, 2013

9.

What does RWMO stand for?

a)

Radioactive Waste Management Organization

b)

Radioactive Waste Monitoring Officer

c)

Radioactive Waste Management Officer

d)

Radioactive Waste Mitigation Operation

10.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main concepts in radioactive waste management?

a)

Delay and Decay

b)

Dilute and Disperse

c)

Concentrate and Contain

d)

Accelerate and Amplify

11.

What is the capacity of the interim storage facility at the National Radioactive Waste Management Centre?

a)

1000 drums or 200m³

b)

1500 drums or 300m³

c)

2000 drums or 400m³

d)

2100 drums or 420m³

12.

Which of the following is NOT a safety principle in radioactive waste management?

a)

Protection of present and future generations

b)

Justification of facilities and activities

c)

Maximizing individual risk

d)

Emergency preparedness

13.

What is the first step in the radioactive waste management process flow?

a)

Treatment

b)

Collection

c)

Segregation

d)

Conditioning

14.

What does VLLW stand for in radioactive waste classification?

a)

Very Low Level Waste

b)

Variable Low Level Waste

c)

Volatile Low Level Waste

d)

Verified Low Level Waste

15.

Which government body is responsible for policy and legislation regarding radioactive waste management in Malaysia?

a)

Nuklear Malaysia

b)

JTA

c)

MOSTI

d)

PUSPATI