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Background Radiation (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Background Radiation' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which instrument would a radiation worker wear to monitor their personal exposure?
Which of the following best describes irradiation (in radiation safety)?
Which method reduces long-term hazard from radioactive waste?
Which device is commonly used in school labs to detect and count ionising particles?
Which particle is least penetrating and can be stopped by a sheet of paper?
What is a common use of radioactive isotopes in medicine?
A sample of a radioactive isotope has activity 800 Bq. After one half-life the activity is 400 Bq. Which is an example of a half-life of this isotope?
Which property distinguishes ionising radiation from non-ionising radiation?
A source’s count rate measured on a detector is reduced to one quarter. How many half-lives have passed?
Which practice reduces contamination risk when working with radioactive materials?
Why is reducing exposure time a recommended radiation safety precaution?