What describes how radioactive waste should be managed?

• A. To convert waste into harmless material.
• B. To store radioactive waste indefinitely with no controls.
• C. To move waste around the plant to different rooms.
• D. To dispose radioactive material; contact could contaminate you.

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that radioactive waste must be disposed of using approved procedures to prevent people from coming into contact with it and to stop contamination from spreading. Proper disposal and containment minimize exposure and environmental risk, and they follow regulatory requirements for how and where waste is handled. In this sense, the statement about disposal and the risk of contamination from contact highlights the core safety goal: keep waste contained and out of reach of workers and the environment. Converting waste into harmless material isn’t always feasible for all waste types, indefinite storage with no controls would let contamination or leaks occur, and simply moving waste around the plant can spread contamination and increase exposure. The right approach is to dispose of radioactive material through licensed processes with appropriate containment, labeling, and monitoring to ensure safety.