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Question 20

An environmental survey worker collects a water sample that contains radioactive material. The worker also uses intact sealed alpha, beta and gamma sources to check a radiation monitor, returning each source to a shielded container after the check.

Which event could cause the worker to remain exposed after leaving the survey area?

[1]
A

The worker watches the monitor while the sealed gamma source is checked.

B

The sealed alpha source ionises air beside the worker before it is returned.

C

The worker accidentally swallows some of the water sample.

D

The sealed beta source is briefly held near the worker's boots.

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