Radiological Control Technician: Communication Systems (Module 2.0)

Vocabulary flashcards covering Module 2.0 (Communication Systems) of the Radiological Control Technician training curriculum, including communication processes, verbal and non-verbal methods, and facility communication systems.

Module 2.0 Terminal Objective Passing Score

A minimum score of $80\%$ on the Module 2.0 written exam, demonstrating the trainee's ability to identify the facility's communication systems.

10 CFR Part 835 (1998)

A primary reference regulation covering Occupational Radiation Protection used in the Communication Systems module.

Receiver

The specific person or group for whom a communication is intended, and whose presence is required for communication to be completed.

Elements of a Good Communication Process

The three essential components required for effective communication: a clear concise message, a medium of transmission, and a receiver.

Medium of Transmission

The channel or tool used to deliver a message between sender and receiver, such as a telephone, telegraph, email, letter, or signal flag.

Receiver Response

An acknowledgment that serves as confirmation that a message was received, but which alone does not guarantee the message was understood correctly.

Consequences of Misunderstood Communication

Outcomes resulting from improper communication that can potentially cause personal injury as well as physical damage to equipment and surroundings.

Sender Communication Responsibilities

The obligation to include all pertinent information without assuming prior knowledge, and to ensure requested actions fall within the receiver's abilities or scope.

Verbal Methods of Communication

Communication forms such as direct conversation, telephone calls, voice mail, and video tele-conferencing that permit detailed discussion, questions, immediate feedback, and flexible message adjustments.

Non-verbal Methods of Communication

Communication forms such as signs, letters, signals, gestures, documents, and E-mail that can limit the amount of transmitted information due to transmission constraints.

Public Address System

A facility-wide system of loudspeakers and calling stations designed to give audible notifications, routine messages, or emergency warnings to all personnel within an area.

Administrative Control (Public Address)

Supervisory oversight required for public address systems to maintain effective personnel contact and preserve system availability during emergency situations.

Telephones (Point-to-Point Communication)

A semiprivate communication medium subject to security monitoring, voicemail capabilities, and potential line unavailability during emergencies caused by other users.

Two-way Radio Communication

A communication method providing mobility and direct access at remote locations across a shared frequency or net, controlled by possession of a properly tuned radio.

Radio Interference and Traffic

Congestion or outside signal interference that can garble or mask two-way radio messages, presenting a major risk when relaying emergency locations or details to response teams.

Computer Mail Systems

Networked terminal communication linked via a local area network (LAN) allowing users to leave written messages directly for individuals or groups without alerting others.