Nuclear Engineering Interview Preparation Guide
Enhance your Nuclear Engineering interview preparation with our set of 235 carefully chosen questions. Each question is crafted to challenge your understanding and proficiency in Nuclear Engineering. Suitable for all skill levels, these questions are essential for effective preparation. Access the free PDF to get all 235 questions and give yourself the best chance of acing your Nuclear Engineering interview. This resource is perfect for thorough preparation and confidence building.235 Nuclear Engineering Questions and Answers:
1 :: Do you know what is Nuclear Engineering?
Nuclear engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of the breakdown (fission) as well as the fusion of atomic nuclei and/or the application of other sub-atomic physics, based on the principles of nuclear physics.
2 :: Do you know what does a nuclear engineer do?
Developing nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores and radiation shielding
Monitoring nuclear plant design, construction and operations to ensure that the plants meet safety standards
Writing instructions for the handling and disposal of nuclear waste
Testing whether methods of using nuclear material, reclaiming nuclear fuel or disposing of nuclear waste are acceptable
Taking corrective action or ordering plant shutdowns in emergencies
Examining nuclear accidents and gathering data that can be used to prevent future accidents
Monitoring nuclear plant design, construction and operations to ensure that the plants meet safety standards
Writing instructions for the handling and disposal of nuclear waste
Testing whether methods of using nuclear material, reclaiming nuclear fuel or disposing of nuclear waste are acceptable
Taking corrective action or ordering plant shutdowns in emergencies
Examining nuclear accidents and gathering data that can be used to prevent future accidents
3 :: What is the history of Nuclear Engineering?
Nuclear engineering was born in the 20th century with the announcement in 1939 of the discovery of nuclear fission by the German chemists.
4 :: Which of the following may be used to measure the rate of nuclear disintegration?
A. Geiger-Muller Counter
B. Cyclotron
C. Cold chamber
D. Mass spectrograph?
Option A
5 :: The decrease in the atomic number is not observed in case of
A. electron capture
B. ?-emission
C. ?-emission
D. positron emission?
Option B
6 :: The mass number of an element is not changed, when it emits __________ radiations.
A. α & β
B. β & γ
C. γ & α
D. α, β, & γ
Option B
7 :: Which of the following is not a naturally occurring nuclear fuel
A. Uranium-238
B. Thorium-233
C. Plutonium-239
D. None of these
Option C
8 :: An electron has a mass that is approximately __________ that of the proton.
A. 1836 (approximately)
B. 1/1836 (approximately)
C. 1
D. ∞?
Option B
9 :: Which is the most commonly used molten metal for cooling of nuclear reactors ?
A. Calcium
B. Sodium
C. Mercury
D. Zinc
Option B
10 :: The amount of a radioactive material (having a half life of 100 years) remaining after 400 years will be __________ of its original weight.
A. 1/2
B. 1/4
C. 1/8
D. 1/16
Option D