Technical Knowledge and Skills - Continued

DOE-STD-3015-2004

Operating limits

Limiting control settings

Limiting conditions for operation

Surveillance requirements

Administrative controls

c. Describe the general content of each of the following sections of the TSRs:

Use and application

Basis

Design features

d. Discuss the definition and implementation principles for the term "operability", as used

in a TSR.

e. Discuss the relationship of functional requirements and performance criteria to the

TSRs.

f. Discuss the conditions that constitute a violation of the TSRs and state the reporting

requirements should a violation occur.

g. Discuss the requirements for administrative control of the TSRs.

h. Discuss the possible source documents that may be used in developing TSRs. Discuss

the role of DSAs in selecting TSRs and the respective flow down.

i. Discuss the requirements for emergency actions that depart from the approved TSRs.

j. Discuss the application of the graded approach relative to TSRs.

36. NESSG chairs and other members must demonstrate a familiarity with the impact of

software quality assurance on NES.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the potential impact on NES caused by poor software quality assurance in the

following situations:

Software that controls weapon movement at Pantex

Software that controls testers

Software used to write, control, record or display NEOPs and processes during operations

Software used to analyze hazards

Software used to monitor HRP and personnel access

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

37. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of safety analysis techniques

and their application to NEOs, facilities, and associated activities.

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