In the case study, Genie in the Bottle, maintenance workers removed a high worth control rod from a nuclear reactor causing a nuclear accident. Explain what kind of error this was and why. What would have been the best way to prevent this error? Give an example of how to do this in the Genie case.

Marking scheme: 2x3 indicates a question with 3 points in the answer at a difficulty level of 2 (moderate difficulty).

1x1 a. Was this error a slip or a mistake? _________________

2x3 b. Explain why it was that type of error using information from the case study.

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1x1 c. The best way to prevent this would have been by _________________________.

2x2 d. This would be the best way because