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Nuclear Fission (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Nuclear Fission (physics Only)' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which type of radiation from nuclear fission is most penetrating and requires dense shielding?
Which of the following best describes nuclear fission?
What kind of radiation is stopped by a sheet of paper but can be very harmful if ingested?
Why are moderators used to slow neutrons in many fission reactors?
Which of these is a disadvantage commonly associated with nuclear power?
When a uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a neutron and undergoes fission, what is produced immediately besides the two smaller nuclei?
Which of the following is a correct safety procedure for working near radioactive sources?
Which device converts heat from fission into electrical energy in a conventional nuclear power station?
Which isotope is commonly used as fuel in many fission reactors?
Which of the following best explains why control rods are inserted further into the reactor core to slow the reaction?
What is the meaning of the half-life of a radioactive isotope?