*Question 1*

What is the primary purpose of the screen in film-screen radiography?

A) To absorb scattered radiation

B) To convert X-ray energy into visible light
C) To hold the film in place
D) To reduce patient exposure time

*Answer: B) To convert X-ray energy into visible light*

*Question 2*
What is the term for the process by which the screen emits light in response to X-ray absorption?

A) Fluorescence
B) Phosphorescence
C) Radioluminescence
D) Photoluminescence

*Answer: A) Fluorescence*

*Question 3*
Which of the following factors affects the contrast of a radiographic image?

A) Kilo voltage peak (kVp)

B) Milliampere seconds (mAs)
C) Distance between the X-ray source and the film
D) All of the above
*Answer: D) All of the above*

*Question 4*
What is the function of the grid in film-screen radiography?

A) To reduce scattered radiation

B) To increase patient exposure time
C) To improve image resolution
D) To decrease contrast

*Answer: A) To reduce scattered radiation*

*Question 5*
What is the term for the minimum amount of X-ray energy required to produce a visible image
on a radiograph?

A) Sensitivity
B) Contrast
C) Resolution
D) Mottle

*Answer: A) Sensitivity*
Question 1_
What is the primary source of X-rays in a radiography machine?

A) Cathode ray tube

B) Anode
C) Filament
D) Power source

_Answer: B) Anode_

_Question 2_
Which of the following is responsible for controlling the intensity of the X-ray beam?

A) Kilovoltage peak (kVp)

B) Milliampere seconds (mAs)
C) Distance between the X-ray source and the patient
D) Filament current

_Answer: B) Milliampere seconds (mAs)_

_Question 3_
What is the process by which X-rays are produced in a radiography machine?

A) Electromagnetic induction
B) Thermionic emission
C) X-ray fluorescence
D) Bremsstrahlung radiation

_Answer: D) Bremsstrahlung radiation_

_Question 4_
Which of the following factors affects the energy of the X-ray beam?

A) Filament material
B) Anode material
C) Kilovoltage peak (kVp)
D) Distance between the X-ray source and the patient

_Answer: C) Kilovoltage peak (kVp)_

_Question 5_
What is the purpose of the collimator in an X-ray machine?

A) To reduce X-ray intensity

B) To increase X-ray energy
C) To shape the X-ray beam
D) To filter out low-energy X-rays

_Answer: C) To shape the X-ray beam_

_Question 1_
What is the unit of measurement for radiation exposure?

A) Gray (Gy)
B) Sievert (Sv)
C) Roentgen (R)
D) Becquerel (Bq)

_Answer: C) Roentgen (R)_

_Question 2_
Which of the following types of radiation has the highest energy?

A) Alpha radiation
B) Beta radiation
C) Gamma radiation
D) X-ray radiation

_Answer: C) Gamma radiation_

_Question 3_
What is the process by which an atom becomes ionized?

A) Ionization
B) Electromagnetic induction
C) Thermionic emission
D) Radioactive decay

_Answer: A) Ionization_

_Question 4_
Which of the following is a characteristic of X-rays?

A) They are charged particles

B) They have a high mass
C) They are electromagnetic waves
D) They are visible to the human eye

_Answer: C) They are electromagnetic waves_

_Question 5_
What is the term for the absorption of radiation by matter?

A) Attenuation
B) Absorption
C) Scattering
D) Reflection

_Answer: A) Attenuation_

_Question 6_
Which of the following is a unit of measurement for radiation dose?

A) Gray (Gy)
B) Sievert (Sv)
C) Roentgen (R)
D) Coulomb (C)

_Answer: A) Gray (Gy)_

1. What is the unit of radiation exposure?
a) Gray (Gy)
b) Sievert (Sv)
c) Roentgen (R)
d) Becquerel (Bq)

Answer: c) Roentgen (R)

1. Which of the following types of radiation has the highest energy?

a) Alpha
b) Beta
c) X-ray
d) Gamma

Answer: d) Gamma

1. What is the process by which X-rays interact with matter?

a) Compton scattering
b) Photoelectric effect
c) Pair production
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the purpose of the collimator in radiography?

a) To reduce radiation exposure
b) To increase image contrast
c) To focus the X-ray beam
d) To reduce scatter radiation

Answer: c) To focus the X-ray beam

1. What is the term for the reduction in intensity of X-rays as they pass through matter?
a) Attenuation
b) Absorption
c) Scattering
d) Reflection

Answer: a) Attenuation

1. Which of the following is a safety principle to reduce radiation exposure?

a) ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
b) HARA (As High As Reasonably Achievable)
c) IRA (Increase Radiation Always)
d) MRA (Maximum Radiation Allowed)

Answer: a) ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

1. What is the unit of radiation dose?

a) Gray (Gy)
b) Sievert (Sv)
c) Roentgen (R)
d) Becquerel (Bq)

Answer: a) Gray (Gy)

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of X-rays?

a) Charged particles
b) Electromagnetic waves
c) Ionizing radiation
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the purpose of the X-ray tube's anode?
a) To produce X-rays
b) To focus the X-ray beam
c) To reduce radiation exposure
d) To increase image contrast

Answer: a) To produce X-rays

1. Which of the following is a type of radiation interaction with matter?

a) Compton scattering
b) Photoelectric effect
c) Pair production
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the unit of radiation dose equivalent?

a) Gray (Gy)
b) Sievert (Sv)
c) Roentgen (R)
d) Becquerel (Bq)
Answer: b) Sievert (Sv)

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of gamma radiation?

a) High energy, short wavelength
b) Low energy, long wavelength
c) Charged particles
d) Non-ionizing radiation

Answer: a) High energy, short wavelength

1. What is the purpose of the grid in radiography?

a) To reduce scatter radiation
b) To increase image contrast
c) To focus the X-ray beam
d) To reduce radiation exposure

Answer: a) To reduce scatter radiation

1. Which of the following is a type of X-ray interaction with matter?

a) Coherent scattering
b) Incoherent scattering
c) Photoelectric effect
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the unit of X-ray tube voltage?

a) Volt (V)
b) Ampere (A)
c) Coulomb (C)
d) Watt (W)

Answer: a) Volt (V)

1. Which of the following is a safety principle to reduce radiation exposure?

a) Increase distance from the source
b) Increase time of exposure
c) Increase intensity of radiation
d) Decrease shielding

Answer: a) Increase distance from the source

1. What is the term for the X-ray energy absorbed by the patient during a radiographic
examination?
a) Entrance exposure
b) Exit exposure
c) Absorbed dose
d) Radiation dose equivalent

Answer: c) Absorbed dose

1. Which of the following materials is most effective for reducing X-ray radiation?
a) Lead
b) Copper
c) Aluminum
d) Steel

Answer: a) Lead

1. What is the purpose of the X-ray tube's cathode?

a) To produce X-rays
b) To focus the X-ray beam
c) To reduce radiation exposure
d) To emit electrons

Answer: d) To emit electrons

1. Which of the following is a type of X-ray beam?

a) Inherent beam
b) Useful beam
c) Scatter beam
d) Primary beam

Answer: d) Primary beam

1. What is the term for the reduction in X-ray intensity as it passes through a material?
a) Attenuation
b) Absorption
c) Scattering
d) Transmission

Answer: a) Attenuation
1. Which of the following is a characteristic of X-ray tubes?
a) High voltage, low current
b) Low voltage, high current
c) High voltage, high current
d) Low voltage, low current

Answer: a) High voltage, low current

1. What is the purpose of the collimator in radiography?

a) To reduce scatter radiation
b) To increase image contrast
c) To focus the X-ray beam
d) To reduce radiation exposure

Answer: c) To focus the X-ray beam

1. Which of the following is a type of radiation interaction with matter?

a) Compton scattering
b) Photoelectric effect
c) Pair production
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the function of the X-ray tube's anode?
a) To emit electrons
b) To produce X-rays
c) To focus the X-ray beam
d) To reduce radiation exposure

Answer: b) To produce X-rays

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of the X-ray tube's cathode?

a) High temperature, high voltage
b) Low temperature, low voltage
c) High temperature, low voltage
d) Low temperature, high voltage

Answer: d) Low temperature, high voltage

1. What is the purpose of the X-ray tube's focusing cup?

a) To focus the X-ray beam
b) To reduce radiation exposure
c) To increase image contrast
d) To emit electrons

Answer: a) To focus the X-ray beam

1. Which of the following is a type of X-ray tube?

a) Rotating anode tube
b) Stationary anode tube
c) Dual-focus tube
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the advantage of a rotating anode X-ray tube?

a) Increased X-ray output
b) Reduced heat generation
c) Improved image quality
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which of the following is a limitation of the X-ray tube?

a) Limited X-ray output
b) High energy consumption
c) Short lifespan
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the function of the X-ray tube's stator?

a) To rotate the anode
b) To emit electrons
c) To produce X-rays
d) To focus the X-ray beam

Answer: a) To rotate the anode

1. Which of the following is a type of X-ray tube artifact?

a) Anode artifact
b) Cathode artifact
c) Focal spot artifact
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the purpose of the screen in screen film radiography?
a) To absorb scattered radiation
b) To convert X-ray energy into visible light
c) To increase image contrast
d) To reduce radiation exposure

Answer: b) To convert X-ray energy into visible light

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of screen film?

a) High contrast, low sensitivity
b) Low contrast, high sensitivity
c) High contrast, high sensitivity
d) Low contrast, low sensitivity

Answer: c) High contrast, high sensitivity

1. What is the function of the film in screen film radiography?

a) To absorb X-ray energy
b) To convert visible light into an image
c) To increase image contrast
d) To reduce radiation exposure
Answer: b) To convert visible light into an image

1. Which of the following is a type of screen film?

a) Single-screen film
b) Double-screen film
c) Single-emulsion film
d) Double-emulsion film

Answer: b) Double-screen film

1. What is the advantage of using a high-speed screen film?

a) Increased image detail
b) Reduced radiation exposure
c) Improved image contrast
d) Faster processing time

Answer: b) Reduced radiation exposure

1. Which of the following is a limitation of screen film radiography?

a) Limited dynamic range
b) High energy consumption
c) Short film lifespan
d) All of the above

Answer: a) Limited dynamic range

1. What is the purpose of the cassette in screen film radiography?
a) To hold the screen and film in place
b) To absorb scattered radiation
c) To increase image contrast
d) To reduce radiation exposure

Answer: a) To hold the screen and film in place

1. Which of the following is a type of screen film artifact?

a) Screen artifact
b) Film artifact
c) Crossover artifact
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the unit of radiation dose equivalent?
a) Gray (Gy)
b) Sievert (Sv)
c) Roentgen (R)
d) Becquerel (Bq)

Answer: b) Sievert (Sv)

1. What is the purpose of wearing a lead apron in radiography?
a) To reduce radiation exposure
b) To increase image contrast
c) To focus the X-ray beam
d) To reduce scatter radiation
Answer: a) To reduce radiation exposure

1. Which of the following is a radiation protection principle?

a) ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
b) HARA (As High As Reasonably Achievable)
c) IRA (Increase Radiation Always)
d) MRA (Maximum Radiation Allowed)

Answer: a) ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

1. What is the term for the harmful effects of radiation on living tissues?
a) Radiotoxicity
b) Radiopathy
c) Radiodermatitis
d) Radiation sickness

Answer: d) Radiation sickness

1. Which of the following is a radiation hazard in nuclear medicine?

a) Radioactive isotopes
b) X-ray tubes
c) CT scanners
d) MRI machines

Answer: a) Radioactive isotopes

1. What is the purpose of a radiation survey meter?
a) To measure radiation exposure
b) To detect radiation leaks
c) To monitor radiation levels
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. Which of the following is a radiation protection measure?

a) Increasing distance from the radiation source
b) Increasing time of radiation exposure
c) Increasing intensity of radiation
d) Decreasing shielding

Answer: a) Increasing distance from the radiation source

1. What is the half-life of a radioactive material?

a) The time it takes for the material to become completely stable
b) The time it takes for the material to decay by half
c) The time it takes for the material to double its radioactivity
d) The time it takes for the material to reach its maximum radioactivity

Answer: b) The time it takes for the material to decay by half

1. If a radioactive material has a half-life of 2 hours, how much of the original material will
remain after 4 hours?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 100%

Answer: a) 25%

1. Which of the following is an application of half-life in radiology?

a) Radiation therapy
b) Nuclear medicine
c) X-ray computed tomography
d) Magnetic resonance imaging

Answer: b) Nuclear medicine

1. How many half-lives must pass for a radioactive material to decay to 1/8 its original amount?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Answer: c) 4

1. What is Bremsstrahlung radiation?

a) A type of X-ray radiation
b) A type of gamma radiation
c) A type of alpha radiation
d) A type of beta radiation
Answer: a) A type of X-ray radiation

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of Bremsstrahlung radiation?

a) Monochromatic energy
b) Polychromatic energy
c) High energy
d) Low energy

Answer: b) Polychromatic energy

1. What is the origin of Bremsstrahlung radiation?

a) Electron bombardment of a target
b) Proton bombardment of a target
c) Neutron bombardment of a target
d) Alpha particle bombardment of a target

Answer: a) Electron bombardment of a target

1. Which of the following is a factor that affects the energy distribution of Bremsstrahlung
radiation?
a) Atomic number of the target
b) Electron energy
c) Target thickness
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the purpose of using Bremsstrahlung radiation in medical imaging?
a) To produce high-quality images
b) To reduce radiation exposure
c) To increase image contrast
d) To produce X-rays

Answer: d) To produce X-rays

1. Which of the following is a type of Bremsstrahlung radiation?

a) Characteristic radiation
b) Continuous radiation
c) Annihilation radiation
d) Compton radiation

Answer: b) Continuous radiation

1. What is characteristic radiation?
a) Radiation with a continuous spectrum
b) Radiation with a discrete spectrum
c) Radiation with a single energy peak
d) Radiation with a broad energy range

Answer: b) Radiation with a discrete spectrum

1. What is the origin of characteristic radiation?
a) Electron bombardment of a target
b) Proton bombardment of a target
c) Neutron bombardment of a target
d) Alpha particle bombardment of a target
Answer: a) Electron bombardment of a target

1. What is the purpose of a grid in radiology?

a) To reduce scatter radiation
b) To increase image contrast
c) To focus the X-ray beam
d) To increase radiation exposure

Answer: a) To reduce scatter radiation

1. Which of the following is a type of grid used in radiology?

a) Parallel grid
b) Focused grid
c) Cross-grid
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the advantage of using a focused grid?

a) Improved image quality
b) Reduced scatter radiation
c) Increased radiation exposure
d) Improved grid contrast

Answer: b) Reduced scatter radiation

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a grid?
a) High contrast, low resolution
b) Low contrast, high resolution
c) High contrast, high resolution
d) Low contrast, low resolution

Answer: c) High contrast, high resolution

1. What is the purpose of the grid ratio?

a) To measure grid efficiency
b) To measure grid contrast
c) To measure grid resolution
d) To measure grid thickness

Answer: a) To measure grid efficiency

1. Which of the following is a limitation of grids?

a) Increased radiation exposure
b) Reduced image quality
c) Increased cost
d) Limited availability

Answer: b) Reduced image quality

1. What is the benefit of using a grid in radiography?

a) Improved image quality
b) Reduced radiation exposure
c) Increased image contrast
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the primary function of a grid in radiography?
a) To absorb primary radiation
b) To scatter secondary radiation
c) To absorb secondary radiation
d) To produce a visible image

Answer: c) To absorb secondary radiation

1. Which of the following grid types is most effective for reducing scatter radiation?
a) Parallel grid
b) Focused grid
c) Cross-grid
d) Semifocused grid

Answer: b) Focused grid

1. What is the grid ratio of a radiographic grid?

a) The ratio of primary to secondary radiation
b) The ratio of scattered to primary radiation
c) The ratio of grid lines to spacing
d) The ratio of grid thickness to width

Answer: c) The ratio of grid lines to spacing

1. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a grid in radiography?
a) Increased image sharpness
b) Reduced radiation exposure
c) Increased grid artifacts
d) Improved image contrast

Answer: c) Increased grid artifacts

1. What is the central part of an atom called?
a) Electron cloud
b) Nucleus
c) Proton
d) Neutron

Answer: b) Nucleus
1. What is the atomic number of an atom?
a) The number of protons in the nucleus
b) The number of neutrons in the nucleus
c) The number of electrons in the atom
d) The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Answer: a) The number of protons in the nucleus

1. What is the mass number of an atom?

a) The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
b) The total number of electrons in the atom
c) The number of protons in the nucleus
d) The number of neutrons in the nucleus

Answer: a) The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

1. Which of the following types of radiation has enough energy to ionize an atom?
a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

1. What is the process called when an atom gains or loses electrons?

a) Ionization
b) Electromagnetic induction
c) Radioactive decay
d) Electron transfer

Answer: a) Ionization

1. Which of the following is a stable atom?

a) An atom with an equal number of protons and neutrons
b) An atom with more protons than neutrons
c) An atom with more neutrons than protons
d) An atom with an unequal number of protons and neutrons

Answer: a) An atom with an equal number of protons and neutrons

1. What is the term for the process by which an atomic nucleus emits radiation?
a) Radioactive decay
b) Ionization
c) Electromagnetic induction
d) Nuclear fission

Answer: a) Radioactive decay

1. Which of the following types of radiation is characterized by high energy and a short range?
a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: a) Alpha radiation

1. Which of the following is a result of nuclear fission?
a) A stable atom
b) A radioactive atom
c) A heavier atom
d) A lighter atom

Answer: d) A lighter atom

1. What is the term for the process by which two or more atomic nuclei combine?
a) Nuclear fusion
b) Nuclear fission
c) Radioactive decay
d) Ionization

Answer: a) Nuclear fusion

1. Which of the following is an example of a radioactive isotope?

a) Carbon-12
b) Oxygen-16
c) Uranium-238
d) Hydrogen-1

Answer: c) Uranium-238

1. What is the term for the energy emitted by an atomic nucleus during radioactive decay?
a) Radiation energy
b) Kinetic energy
c) Potential energy
d) Thermal energy

Answer: a) Radiation energy

1. Which of the following types of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?
a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation
Answer: c) Gamma radiation

1. Which of the following types of radiation is characterized by high energy and a short range?
a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: a) Alpha radiation

1. Which of the following types of radiation is able to travel several millimeters in tissue?
a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: b) Beta radiation

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of alpha radiation?
a) High energy, long range
b) High energy, short range
c) Low energy, long range
d) Low energy, short range

Answer: b) High energy, short range

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of beta radiation?

a) High energy, long range
b) High energy, short range
c) Medium energy, medium range
d) Low energy, long range

Answer: c) Medium energy, medium range

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of gamma radiation?

a) High energy, long range
b) High energy, short range
c) Medium energy, medium range
d) Low energy, long range

Answer: a) High energy, long range

1. What is the typical energy range of alpha radiation?
a) 1-20 keV
b) 20-200 keV
c) 200-2000 keV
d) 2000-20000 keV

Answer: c) 200-2000 keV

1. What is the typical energy range of gamma radiation?
a) 1-20 keV
b) 20-200 keV
c) 200-2000 keV
d) 2000-20000 keV
Answer: d) 2000-20000 keV

1. Which of the following types of radiation is most easily shielded?

a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: a) Alpha radiation

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of gamma radiation?

a) High energy, short range
b) High energy, long range
c) Medium energy, medium range
d) Low energy, long range

Answer: b) High energy, long range

1. Which of the following types of radiation is used in radiologic imaging?

a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: d) X-ray radiation (Note: Gamma radiation is also used in nuclear medicine imaging)
1. What is the typical energy range of alpha radiation?
a) 0.01-10 keV
b) 0.1-10 MeV
c) 1-10 MeV
d) 10-20 MeV

Answer: b) 0.1-10 MeV

1. What is the typical energy range of gamma radiation?
a) 10-100 keV
b) 100-1000 keV
c) 1-10 MeV
d) 10-20 MeV

Answer: c) 1-10 MeV

1. Which of the following types of radiation is most easily shielded by paper or skin?
a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: a) Alpha radiation

1. Which of the following types of radiation is most likely to cause ionization?

a) Alpha radiation
b) Beta radiation
c) Gamma radiation
d) X-ray radiation

Answer: a) Alpha radiation