Radiation Safety Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT included in the NRC's functions?

1. Issuing licenses

2. Conducting inspections

3. Providing medical services

4. Administering enforcement actions

The correct answer is: Providing medical services

The NRC, or Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is primarily tasked with ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment. Its core functions include issuing licenses for various nuclear activities, conducting inspections to verify compliance with regulations, and administering enforcement actions to address violations of safety standards. The option related to providing medical services is not a function of the NRC. While the NRC oversees the safe use of radioactive materials in medical applications (such as in radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging), the commission itself does not deliver medical services. Instead, it regulates the facilities and providers who use these materials, ensuring they operate within established safety guidelines. Therefore, this option correctly identifies an activity that falls outside the NRC's scope of responsibilities.