Appendix A - Example Oral Board Instructions

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APPENDIX A - EXAMPLE ORAL BOARD INSTRUCTIONS

This is an example of oral board instructions. The oral board chair should read these

instructions to the examinee at the beginning of the board.

We are here for your

(Position)

oral board. I am

(name)

and I

will be the board chair.

(name)

is representing the

(organization)

and

(name)

is representing the

(other

required organizations)

. (Introduce any observers that may be present.)

The examination will take about

hours to complete.

You have been recommended for qualification as a(n)

. We

are here to determine if you have the necessary knowledge and understanding for

that position.

The scope of this examination is broad in nature and is intended to be the final

check of your ability to perform as a qualified operator.

You may ask for clarification of a question whenever you feel it is necessary.

Unless otherwise stated by the examiner, assume that the facility is in an

operational status with all systems functioning as designed.

You are expected to answer each question as if you were performing your assigned

duties with all available resources and indications. When required, these will be

provided for you.

As you answer each question, you should take some time to arrange your thoughts

and answer each question in as much detail as possible. The board members will

stop you when they are satisfied with your responses.