True or false: A remote operator is allowed to operate at any Grade 1 or Grade 2 facility.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Sure
• D. Only Grade 1

Answer: (A)

The concept here is how the certification grade relates to who can operate a facility remotely. A remote operator is someone who can monitor and control a system from a distant location rather than being on site.

This statement is true because, for Grade 1 and Grade 2 facilities, the certification framework permits remote operation. In these lower-grade facilities, the controls and procedures are simple enough that a properly certified operator can manage them from a remote location as long as they stay within the scope of their license, follow the approved operating plan, and respond to alarms and emergencies in accordance with the facility’s procedures. The emphasis is on matching the operator’s certification to the system’s complexity and ensuring there is appropriate supervision, training, and emergency response capabilities in place.

Higher-grade facilities, or unusual or complex systems, may require on-site presence or additional qualifications beyond Grade 1 or 2, but that doesn’t contradict the allowance for remote operation across any Grade 1 or Grade 2 facility.