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Re: CHP Part I Study Materials
Your response reinforces my opinion that the best way to prepare for Part 1 is to
study for Part 2. (It worked for me.) As you said, for Part 1 you still need to
know the hows and whys.
The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.
Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com
Elizabeth Algutifan wrote:
> I used Datachem's software to prepare for Part I in 1995 and 1997. I mistakenly
> thought the first time I took Part I that studying using the software would be
> sufficient; boy, was I wrong! What it did was lull me into a sense of
> complacency that if I could spit out the right answers, I was going to pass. As
> a result, I did not delve deeply enough into the material to really understand
> the hows and whys. In 1997, taking the exam for the second time, I used the
> software some, but mostly studied Gollnick, Moe (read Chapter 3 at least 3
> times), Cember, and Turner, plus solved Chapter 1 problems from Bevelacqua.
> That, combined with having the experience of having sat through the exam once,
> resulted in success. The point is, the software should not be used without a
> thorough understanding of the basic principles which are best gained from
> reading the above books and solving the problems in them.
>
> Elizabeth Algutifan, CHP (new)
> Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project
> St. Charles, Missouri
> Elizabeth_Algutifan@wssrap-host.wssrap.com
>
> ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> Subject: RE: CHP Part I Study Materials
> Author: <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
> Date: 12/01/1999 1:23 PM
>
> I and a co-worker used this type of software to help prepare for the Part 1
> examination. We both agreed that there are subtle differences between the
> questions asked by the program and the questions as they appear on the Part
> 1 examination with the end result that the Part 1 exam was much more
> challenging than an equivalent number of questions from the program question
> bank. I think an 80% rate on the data bank questions would be cutting it a
> little thin.
>
> .. mine and mine alone ...
>
> Ron LaVera
> Lavera.r@nypa.gov
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ronald Frick [mailto:RFRICK@gammacorp.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 2:04 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Re: CHP Part I Study Materials
>
> I purchased a software program which I found to be a very
> effective study tool for the part I exam. It contains around 800 questions,
> similar to the type asked on the exam. It has features such as being able
> to simulate a timed exam, remembering what types of questions you answer
> wrong, etc. It gives the answers, and detailed explanations of solutions
> for each question. It was useful because it gave me an idea of how much
> more studying I needed to do. It keeps track of what percentage you are
> able to answer correctly. When you are able to answer about 80% of them,
> you are in good shape. It also gives you an idea of the areas you should
> spend more time studying. It's not cheap at $360, but it was worth the
> extra peace of mind. They were also offering a complete refund if you do
> not pass the exam on the first try.
> It is (or was) produced by Datachem Software. (508) 366-5277
> I bought it in '97, so I'm not sure what the price is now.
> Good luck! I found part I to be more difficult than part II. Make sure you
> are familiar with NCRP, ICRP, 10 CFR, and BEIR recommendations (old and
> new). There were many questions on them.
>
> Ron Frick
> >>> "John E. Dixon" <ixo@ornl.gov> November 30, 1999
> 11:32:32 AM >>>
> Colleagues,
> I am seeking an up-to-date reference to use as a
> comprehensive study
> guide for Part I of the CHP exam. There is a wealth of
> information out
> there on preparing for Part II, but I have found no concise
> reference
> (cram exam) to use to study for Part I. Is there something
> out there,
> preferably on the web, similar to the study guides used for
> the NRRPT?
> Any response will be welcome. Please respond to
> ixo@ornl.gov.
>
> Thank you,
>
> John E. Dixon, RRPT.
> High Flux Isotope Reactor
> ORNL
>
>
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