Hard-Level Nuclear Power Quiz

A set of demanding multiple‑choice items designed to assess deep understanding of contemporary nuclear technology and its operational intricacies.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which isotope has the highest thermal neutron capture cross‑section among common reactor fuels?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    In a pressurized water reactor, the primary coolant temperature is typically kept around which value?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    What is the primary purpose of a control rod made of boron carbide in a light‑water reactor?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which of the following reactor designs uses a liquid metal, usually sodium, as coolant?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    The term "breeding ratio" in fast reactor terminology refers to the ratio of:

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which safety system is activated by a rapid rise in reactor vessel pressure and automatically inserts neutron‑absorbing material?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    In the nuclear fuel cycle, reprocessing of spent fuel primarily separates which two elements for reuse?

    Question 7
  8. 8

    What is the main advantage of using high‑mass‑flow, low‑enrichment fuel in advanced modular reactors?

    Question 8

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