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Career Path => Radiation Safety => Topic started by: justme on Jan 24, 2016, 10:07

Title: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: justme on Jan 24, 2016, 10:07
Was wondering if anyone had taken the test recently.  Hear rumors from people that it is harder than before.  Could it be only a matter of it being on computer instead of on paper?  Is the test timed like the nukeworker quizes  or is it done in a specific time frame?  Can you move skip questions and come back to them?

Sorry, been 5 years and the last time I took it was on paper.

I have all the study material, cram notes and do the quizes.  Have to take it this coming week.

Thanks
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: Rennhack on Jan 24, 2016, 11:32
The test is not harder, in fact, it is easier.  They added a few alpha questions.  Using the NUF Cram notes 2016 edition will get you ready for the test (http://www.westrain.org/).
The test is on NANTeL, as such, you can move back and forth through the questions, mark them, and change them.  It is not timed, however, I'm sure there is a limit to how long a proctor would want to hang around after quitting time.

You will do just fine.  The test is very similar to the Cram notes, and online practice test.  If you have the cram notes memorized, and can ace the practice test, you will breeze through the NANTeL version with no issues.
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: hamsamich on Jan 24, 2016, 01:06
Took it in 2014 and thought it was a bit easier with some alpha questions.  Questions seemed more straight forward and while it was instrument heavy, not near as bad as the one I took in 2010.  Seems like they may have gotten rid of some ambiguous/bad questions.
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: justme on Jan 24, 2016, 02:04
Thanks
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: Rennhack on Jan 24, 2016, 03:13
Took it in 2014 and thought it was a bit easier with some alpha questions.  Questions seemed more straight forward and while it was instrument heavy, not near as bad as the one I took in 2010.  Seems like they may have gotten rid of some ambiguous/bad questions.

That is correct.  There are 16 questions about instruments.

The 2016 NUF study guide tells you how many questions there are on each subject, as well as which subjects are NOT on the test.
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: ladyfive0 on Jan 24, 2016, 06:38
Hi

I recently received my copy of the 2016 Edition NUF Cram Notes and I must say that I am so impressed with the book. After studying it, I am not as nervous as I was before. This will be my second time taking the NUF (2012 was my 1st) and I wish I had this my first time around. In addition to it being straight forward and cutting out a lot of guessing it has "PRO TIPS" which gives you a tip on remembering important points. This is an AWESOME tool to use when studying for the NUF. I would recommend anyone taking the NUF to purchase a copy.

Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: Rennhack on Jan 24, 2016, 07:16
Hi

I recently received my copy of the 2016 Edition NUF Cram Notes and I must say that I am so impressed with the book. After studying it, I am not as nervous as I was before. This will be my second time taking the NUF (2012 was my 1st) and I wish I had this my first time around. In addition to it being straight forward and cutting out a lot of guessing it has "PRO TIPS" which gives you a tip on remembering important points. This is an AWESOME tool to use when studying for the NUF. I would recommend anyone taking the NUF to purchase a copy.

Thank you for the kind words.

There are only 5 reviews on Amazon, please encourage everyone who has used it to review it on Amazon:
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Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: SloGlo on Jan 25, 2016, 09:52
did the n.u.f. in 2015 after using cram notes exclusively. first time eye took it this millenium. didn't think it was very tuff. thinking that if yew have bin in the biz, yule pass this test, with a little prep.  ;)
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: GLW on Jan 25, 2016, 10:00
did the n.u.f. in 2015 after using cram notes exclusively. first time eye took it this millenium. didn't think it was very tuff. thinking that if yew have bin in the biz, yule pass this test, with a little prep.  ;)

as long as you have been claiming expertise n this discipline?!?!?,...

I should f------g hope so!!!!!!,... :P ;) :) 8)
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: SloGlo on Jan 25, 2016, 03:30
as long as you have been claiming expertise n this discipline?!?!?,...

I should f------g hope so!!!!!!


 O:)
Title: Re: Has anyone taken nantel NUF recently
Post by: Radwraith on Jan 25, 2016, 04:12
I took the test in July of 2015. Mike's already gotten my feedback but I scored a 96% and the only thing I studied was the Nukeworker practice test and a quick breeze through cram notes. If you can do it here you can do it there! The test is almost exactly what you see on the practice test but has no timer. You should be fine! [salute]