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Radiographic Interpretation Final Examination
Name:
1. A densitometer is:
‘A. ameter used to measure X-ray intensity
8, an instrument for measuring film density
C. ameter used to measure the density of a material
D. a meter used to measure tube current
2. Which on of the following Isotopes has a half life of 5.3 years:
A. Iridium 192
8. Cobalt 60
C. Caesium 137
D. Ytterbium 169
3. Aluminium is commonly welded by which of the following processes
@te
B. Submerged arc
©. Electrosiag /
D. MMA
4. A temporary backing bar is used to:
‘maintain root alignment
B. control root penetration
C. reduce porosity
D. more easily spread excess heat
5. Xrays & gamma rays always travel
A. In pairs
B. Orbital sphere
C. in straight lines
D. In converging lines
8. As the effective energy of the radiation increases:
A. film image quality increases
(8) film image quality decreases
C. radiographic definition increases /
D. film speed decreases
The primary form of energy conversion produced when electrons strike a larget in an.
X-ray tube is :
A. primary X-rays
8. secondary X-rays
C. short wavelength X-rays
D. heat
2B-EXAMTST Version: 0 Page
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o“8. Films should always be fixed for:
A. 2 minutes
8. The clearing time
©)twice the creating time
©. 4 minutes (7
8. The difference in brightness between two adjacent areas on an illuminated radiograph
OF fluorescent screen image is termed:-
A. Contrast 7
8. Image contrast
C. Radiation contrast
©) Radiographic contrast
10. Mole type 'Q's are generally positioned where when performing weldradiography
A next to the weld at the contre of the pitch
B. next to the weld at the end of the pitch
C. across the weld at the centre of the pitch
D. hole type fOI's are not used in weld radiography
11. The focal spot in an X-ray tube:
A. is inclined at an angle of 30 from the normal to the tube axis v
5. is maintained at a high negative voltage during operations
& should be as large as possible to ensure @ narrow beam of primary radiation
©) should be as small as possible without unduly shortening the life of a tube.
12. A fim with density 1.0 transmits 1/10 ofthe incident light, therefore a fim which
transmits 1/100 of its incident light would have a density of:-
@20
B. 4.0
c.6.0
D.80
13. Which of the following causes would NOT result in a radiograph with a general
excessive dansity:-
A. Over-exposure
8. Excessive development or developing temperature to high
& Unsultable or wrongly mixed developer
0) Exhausted developer
14 The time required for one half of the atoms in a particular sample of radioactive material
to disintegrate is called:
A. the inverse square law
B. the curie
© a hait tite
the exposure time
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 215. Calculate the density when incident light source is 3000 dandela/m2 and the
transmitted light intensity is 80 candela/m2:-
At
1.36
1.57
D. 2.4
16. Static marks, which are black iree-ike or circular marks on a radiograph, are often
caused by:
A. film being bent when inserted in a cassette or holder »
B. foreign material or dirt embedded in screens
. scratches on lead fol screens
oO improper fm handling techniques
17. The range of thickness over which densities are satisfactory for interpretation Is’ a
measure of the:
AA. subject contrast of a radiograph
B. sensitivity of a radiograph
. latitude of a radiograph
3) definition of a radiograph
18. How can the appearance of diffraction mottling be reduced
A. Increasing the kilovoltage
8. Using lead screens
©. Changing the orientation of the beam of radiation with respect to the item being
radiographed
D. All of the above are tue
19. Doubling the distance from a ‘source of radiation
A. Increases the intensity by four
B. Increases radiographic exposure by four
© Reduces the intensity by a factor of four
D. Has no effect on intensity or exposure
20.4 welding process which ‘employs carbon dioxide or a mixture of carbon dioxide and
argon for the gas shield around a solid wire Slectrode fed from a reel is:
A. MMA
B. TIG
. MIG or MAGS /
D. Electroslag
21. Which ofthe folowing can be used to determine the depth of a defect
A. Tube shift
B. Sws|
Orso.
D. 2 film technique
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 322. The correct term for blurring at the edges of a radiographic image resulting from the
fact that the radiation source is of finite dimensions is:
‘A. Film unsharpness
B. Inherent unsharpness
C. Screen unsharpness
0. Penumbra
23. In the electromagnetic spectrum
A. Ultraviolet rays and X-rays are separated by visible light rays
Ultraviolet rays and radio waves are separated by visible light rays
C. Ultraviolet rays and X-rays are separated by infra red rays
D. None of the above
Bs Enub2-"
24. How many wires are contained in 2 Ill type [Q!
5
®
A
Cc.
o.
Whe
as
25, When welding by the submerged arc process which of the following least likely to
cour
(@) incomplete penetration
B. lack of root fusion
C. Keekcofpenateating Excest PENETRATION
©. porosity
26. The use of a fter will reduce the amount of:
A. Electrons
8. Background radiation
C. High energy radiation in the primary beam
Low energy radiation in the primary beam
27. Splashes of water on an exposed film prior to processing will result in:
A. Areas of significantly decreased density
B. Brown staining of the radiograph
‘Areas of significantly increased density
D. No visible effect
28. For a constant thickness, an increase in kilovoltage will:
A. Increase contrast for a constant film density
8. Decrease fim density for a constant contrast +
C, Increase film density for a constant contrast
Decrease contrast for a constant fim density
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 428. In order to achieve uniformity of development over the area of an X-ray film durtmag
‘manual processing
A. the film should be placed in a dryer alter being developed
B. the developer should be agitated by means of mechanical stirrers or pumps
© the fim should be agitated while in the developer
©. the film should be transferred directly from the developer to the fixer,
30. A positron and an eleciron have similar
A. mass /
B. charge
©, both a and b
D. none of the above
31. Film sharpness increases as the:-
A. Radiation energy decreases:
8. Radiation source dimension increases «
C. Radiation energy increases
(B Radiation source dimension decreases
82, Exposure time is directly proportional
A. Kilovoltage
B. Milfiamperage
Film focus distance
. Allof the above «
33, Which ofthe following rules would not keep the penumbra to minimum
® Keeping the source to fim distance to the practicable minimum
B. Keeping the source dimensions to a minimum +
C. Keeping the object to film distance to a minimum
©. Keeping the source to fm distance to the practicable maximum
54. The slope of a characteristic curve is sometimes referred to as
A. radiographic contrast
film contrast
C. subject contrast
. all of the above -
35. Contrast on a radiograph is controlled by:
A. Density «/
8. Movement
C. fd
D. Allof the above
2B-EXAM TST Version: 0
Page: 638. Which ofthe folowing is the most commonly used target material in an X-ray meachine
A, lead
B. tungsten /
C. copper
0. steet
37. A monochromatic X-ray beam:
A. is a narrow beam used to produce high-contrast radiographs
B. is also referred to as a heterogeneous X-ray beam
©)consists only of a single wavelength
D. consists only of characteristic radiation
38. Because of geometrical factors such as source size, source-to-specimen distance and
‘Specimen-to-film distance, there can be a lack of perfect sharpness at the edges of
indications. This is:
A. Astigmatic effect
B. Penumbral shadow /
C. Focus variation
D. None of the above
39. Which of the following can be used to determine definition
A. Wire type 1ar's
(8) Duplex type 1's
A lead letter B placed at the centre of the pitch
D. a densitometer»
40. X-rays , gamma rays and alpha particles are all :
A. particulate radiations
B. electromagnetic radiations
C. microwave radiations
D. fonising radiations
41. A tube current is set at SmA and energised for 2 minutes for an X-ray exposure of
fe desired to achieve the same exposure while reducing the time
the tube current would have to be raised to:-
42, Distortion of a weld through lack of restraint is due to:
A. hot tears
8. porosity
C. electrode material
©. contractional stresses ¢/
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 643. Which of the following is naturally occurring radioisotope .
A, Iridium 192,
8. Cobalt 60
C. Radium 226./
0. All of the above are naturally occurring
44. Radiographic contrast can be reduced by :
A. Increasing the FED
Decreasing the SFD
@ecreasing the wavelength of the radiation
O. Increasing the development time +
45, Fine grain flms are
A. slower than coarse grain fms
B. faster than coarse grain flms
C. used to reduce exposure times
. used to reduce the effect of scatter
46. As developer temperature increases
A. Development time increases
B. No adjustment of time is Necessary
‘© development time reduces
D. Developer temperature should always be 20(C +
42. A satisfactory radiograph is achieved with an exposure time of 10 minutes at an sfd of
i, if the sid is changed to 700mm what wit! Be the new exposure time
4.9 minutes
B. 6 minutes
C. 3 minutes
D. none of the above -
48.4 method of radiographic examination in which the source of | radiation is outside the
Pipe and the film is close to the inside surface of the intervening wall is calied the:
A. Double wall method
B. Double wall, single image method
C. Double wall, double image method
©. Single wal, single image method «“
49. Ifa good radiograph is produced with a source to film distance of 200cm with an
GrPosure of 4 curie minutes, what is the exposure at 600em
A. 8 curie minutes
8. 24 curie minutes
C. 30 cure minutes
© 36 curie minutes
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 750. The time taken for a film to lose its *milky" appearance during fixation is referred to as :
A. Fixing time -
B. Development time
©eearing time
D. Dwell time
51. The penetration ability of an X-ray beam is governed by:
(A) kilovoltage or wavelength
B. time
C. mitliamperage -
D. source-to-fim distance
52. A basic difference between a radiograph and a fluoroscopic image is that:
A. The fluoroscopic image is more sensitive
B. The fluoroscopic raw Image is positive whereas the radiographic image is negative 7
C. The fluoroscopic image has higher contrast
D. There is no basic difference between the two
53. The radiation intensity of an isotope
A. Increases with time
Decreases with time
- Decreases with use
O. Is not affected by time -
54. Inherent unsharpness is also. teferred to as.
A. Geometris unsharpness +
© Film unsharpness
C. Penumbra
D. Film contrast
58. The slope ofa straight ine joining two points of specified densities on a characteristic
Curve of a film is known as the:
A. speed of the curve
B. latitude
average gradient
D. density
56. Which diameter wire would indicate 2% sensitivity on a 15mm weld
A. 0.1mm
B. 0.125mm
C. O.16mm
D. 0.3mm.
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 857. Even with the use of image intensifiers, fluoroscopy in industrial radiography has limited
application because
sensitivity is poorer than film
8. no permanent record can be made -
C. itis not as safe as film radiography
D. all of the above
58. Electroslag welding can be distinguished from the MMA, TIG and MIG welding
processes by what factor?
A. its use of gas shielding
B. the use of consumable electrodes
C. the high degree of operator skill employed
D. the use of electrical resistance as its heat source »/
59. The general method of producing X-rays involves the sudden deceleration of high ae
velocity electrons in a solid body called a:
‘A. focusing cup +
B. filament
© target
. cathode
o;
60. For high speed films offering low film contrast, the characterisc curve will:
@ have a shallower gradient compared to that for a high contrast film
B. be to the right of that for a high contrast film
©. have a steeper gradient than that for a very fine grain fm
D. both A and B are correct
61. The Developer solution is:
A. Acid
Alkaline
- Saline
D. Colloidal €2
62, Caloulate the penumbra forthe following:~
Source size 3 x 4mm
OFD = 14mm
FFD = 280mm
(8 0.26mm
8. 2.6mm
©..0.25mm
D. 2.5mm
63. X and gamma rays of the same energy :
A. Have different properties
Are essentially the same apart from their origins
Darken films to differing degrees +
0. Have differing wavelengths
2B-EXAM.TST Version: 0 Page: 964, Which of the following are located in the nucleus of an atom
A. protons
8. neutrons-
S. electrons
© both A and B are tocated in the nucleus
65, Gamma isotopes produce radiation
with a continuous spectrum of wavelengths
al one or more discrete wavelengths dependant upon the isotope
C. at longer wavelengths than 120 kV X-rays
D. both A and € are correct.
68. Rectiinear propagation is :
The ability of X and gamma rays to travel in straight lines
. The ability of X and gamma rays to penetrate certain materials
C. The ability of X and gamma rays to scatter
©. The abilty of X and gamma rays to self rectify within certain materials
87. Acombination of atoms having a specific structure ot form called atan)
A. element +
@® molecule
C. crystal
D. chain
68. Consumable electrode, flux shielded, manual Process is a description of which welding
process;
AIG
8 MMA
. Submerged arc
D. MiG
68. Using a fim with a slow speed and very fine grain size would result in radiographs
having:
‘A. Medium contrast
B. Low contrast with poor definition
© Very high contrast
D. High contrast with poor definition.
70. Atoms are usually made up of:
A. Alpha Particles
8. Radio waves
C. Protons, neutons and eletronsa/
D. X-rays
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When radiographing a large grain material a ‘Mottled pattern is observed on
the radiograph, How may this be eliminated?
A. lower the Ky and use fluorescent screen
B. lower the Ky and use lead screens
C. raise the Ky and use lead screens
©. raise the Kv and use fluorescent screens
8. 2400mSv/nr
C. 300mSwhr
©. 75mSvihe /
; The use of a wetting agent before drying is:
A. Toclean the film v
8. To ensure even drying
C. For more efficient washing
0. To remove developer
TO achieve a luminance of the illuminated radlograph of 30cd/m2, The luminance of the
iluminator, fora film density of 3.0, needs fo ber.
A. 3,000 caima
8. 300 cama
C. 30,000 ed/ma
©. 300,000 cama
A densitometer is;
A. A meter to measure X~ay intensity
8. An instrument for measuring film density #
C. Ameter to measure density of metal
©. A meter to measure tube current (mA)
The appearance of light crescent Shaped areas on a radiograph would be the result of:-
A. Pressure marks due to faulty handling or buckling ofthe fm prior to exposure
& Oust or other foreign bodies trapped Between the film and intensifying screen 7
©. Splashes of water or fixer on the fim Prior to development
D. Pressure marks due to faulty handling or buckling of the fm after exposure
ST Version 0 Page: 17. What IQ sensitivity has been attained when the thinnest element visible on the
radiograph is 0.63mm and the specimen is 35mm thick:
A. 0.55%
B. 1.8%
C. 2.0%
D. 5.5%
8. Calculate the geometric unsharpness given the following:-
Object thickness = 25 mm
Source to film distance = 350 mm asf
Source effective size = 3 mm fb a.
A021 mm 7
8. 4.67 mm A c fl/y 3 ) ay
C. 4.33 mm 3a
0.0.23 mm
from now, what exposure time would be required for the same radiographic density,
under similar exposure conditions?
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 1 hour and 20 minutes //
OD. 6 hours
10. Collimation
A. Reduces beam size
B. Reduces scattered radiation
C. Concentrates the radiation beam
0. Both a&b
1 When radiographing a component constructed from 3mm alurninkum tubing exposure
lime can be reduced by:-
A. Using lead screens
8. Decreasing the KV
C. Using a faster film
©. Using fluorescent screens
{2 Calculate the density when incident ght source is 5000 candelalm? and the
transmitted light intensity is 70 candeta/m2:- i
A092
8.1.85
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28-3487 Version: 0 Page: 213. The purpose of replenishing the developer ist
A. Stop streakiness
8. Ensure quicker fixation
C. Keep the strength and level constant
D. Improve radiographic definition
'4. The purpose of indicating distance along a wald on a tadiograph by means of lead
numbers is to
A. correct for parallax
8. meet code requirements
C. accurately locate defects
D. all of the above
15, The inverse square law is used to:
A. Calculate new intensties at new distances
8. Caloulate new exposures at new distances
C. Calculate image sharpness
D. Botha &b
16. For an area of a radiograph with a density of 3 the rato of the incident and transmitted
light is
A. 10:1
8. 10:1
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17. A.good radiograph is produced in 3.0 minutes at 15MA. What exposure time would be
Needed if the MA were reduced to SMA?
A. 1.0 minute
8. 2.0 minutes
C. 9.0 minutes
D. 10.0 minutes :
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18. Radiographic sensitivity is a function of which of the following factors?
A. definition and resolution
8. resolution and contrast
©. contrast and definition
D. unsharpness and resolution
19. When radiographing a part which contains a large crack, the crack will appear on the
radiograph as
A. A datk, intermittent or continuous line
8. A light, irregular line
© Either a dark or tight fine
©. A fogged area on the radiograph
28-3. FST Version: 0 Page: 320. Which of the following screen types will give the sharpest definition?
A. lead foil screens
8. fluorescent screens
C. fluoro-metallic screens
. all the above will give a similar definition
21, The calculated minimum source to film distance necessary to produce a penumbra of
0.2mm, when using a source size of 1.3mm on a specimen with a material thickness of
60mm would be:-
A. 390mm
8B. 425mm
C. 135mm.
D, 450mm
22, X-rays , gamma rays and alpha particles are all :
A. particulate radiations
B. electromagnetic radiations
€. microwave radiations
D. lonising radiations
23. Using a SWSI technique with a centrally placed Isotope, what is the new time
if the pipe diameter has increased from 24" to 30", if the old exposure time was
2 mins, f
4.3125 min iyo) 3
B. 31 min mei ts LxDe | od NBR
C..3min a Ds ERO 2
D.5 min ts Ane cbt fe
24. The equivalence factor for steeVead using Iridium 192 is 1.0 to 4.0. What
‘exposure would be required to shoot 1.5 cm of lead if the exposure for the same
thickness of steel was 15 curie minutes?
A. 3.75 curie minutes
8. 7.5 cure minutes
C. 30 curie minutes
D. 60 curie minutes
25. When radiographing a weld it may be advisable to grind the surface to a smooth or at
least clean surface. The purpose of this is to
A. reduce exposure time
B. ensure uniform density over the total surface
C. reduce chance of missing defects
D. improve film contrast
26, Splashes of fixer on an exposed film prior to processing will result in:-
‘A. Areas of significantly decreased density
8. Brown staining of the radiograph
C. Areas of significantly increased density
D. No visible effect «
28-3.1ST Version: 0 Page: 42: A radiograph is seen to have grainy leathery appearances and is known to have been
exposed (0 a sudden extreme temperature change during processing. This film fault is
referred to as
A. Solarisation
8. Characterisation
C. Reticulation
D. None of the above
28. An acceptable radiograph was made at 300 mm for 20 MA minutes? What would be
the new exposure at 500mm,
A. 40.8 mA min
B. 55.6 mA min
C. 33.3 mA min
0.12 mAmin
28. You are required to radiograph a 80 mim section of steel which radiation type listed
below would you use?
A. 150 Kv X-Ray unit
B. Iridium 192
C. Thutium 170
D. Cobait 60
30. The process by which silver halide is converted to metallic silver is known as:-
A. fixing
8. development
C. latent imaging
D. transformation
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1. When radiographing a component constructed from 3mm aluminium tubing exposure
time can be reduced by:-
A. Using lead screens
B. Decreasing the KV
C. Using a faster fim
D. Using fluorescent screens
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B. resolution
C. subject contrast
D. radiographic contrast
3. Fluorescent screens emit
A. Alpha particles
B. Beta particles
©. Light
D. Xrays,
‘ When radiographing a weld it may be advisable to grind the surface to a smooth or at
least clean surface. The purpose of this ts to
A. reduce exposure time
8. ensure uniform density over the total surface
C. reduce chance of missing defects
D. improve film contrast
5. The use of a wetting agent before drying is: C
A. To clean the film
8. To ensure even drying
C. For more efficient washing
©. To remove developer
6. When radiographing a large grain material a mottled pattern is observed on
{he radiograph, How may this be eliminated?
A. lower the Kv and use fluorescent screen
8. lower the Kv and use lead screens
C. raise the Kv and use lead screens
©. raise the Kv and use fluorescent screens,
2B-2.1ST Version: 0 Page: 177 The clarity and sharpness of an image can be improved by which of the following?
A. slow speed films
8B. longer object to film distances
C. larger size films
D. Aand B above
8. When radiographing a part which contains a large crack, the crack will appear on the
radiograph as:
‘A. Adark, intermittent or continuous line
B. Allght, irregular line
C. Either a dark or ight line
©. A fogged area on the radiograph
® A radiograph is seen to have grainy leathery appearance and is known to have been
exposed to a sudden extrame temperature change. ‘during Processing. This film fauit is
referred to as
A. Solarisation
B. Characterisation
C. Reticulation
D. None of the above
10. The purpose of replenishing the developer is to:
A. Stop streakiness
B. Ensure quicker fixation
C. Keep the strength and level constant
D. Improve radiographic definition
14. A densitometer is:
A. A moter to measure Xray intensity
B. An instrument for measuring fim dansity
C. Ameter to measure density of metal
©. A meter to measure tube current (mA)
12. The equivalence factor for steellead using Iridium 192 is 1.0 to 4.0. What
&xposure would be required to shoot 1.5 om of lead if the exposure for the same
thickness of steel was 15 curie minutes?
A. 3.75 curie minutes
8. 7.5 curie minutes
C. 30 curie minutes
D. 60 curie minutes
13. 1Q1 sensitivity is:
A. Used to determine the exposure required
B. Used to assess the size of the ‘smallest defect that can be detected
C. Used to assess the radiographic technique
©. Calculated by dividing specimen thickness by the diameter of the smallest wire
28-2.1ST Version: 0 Page: 2™4, For an area ofa radiograph with a density of 8 the ratio of the incident and transmitted
light is
A. 40:1
B. 10:1
©. t000:1
©. 10001
18: Radiographic sensitivity is a function of which of the following factors?
A. definition and resolution
B. resolution and contrast.
C. contrast and definition
O. unsharpness and resolution
16. The purpose of indicating distance along a weld on a radiograph by means of lead
numbers isto
‘A. correct for parallax
B. meet code requirements
C. accurately locate defects
D. all of the above
17. Which of the following wil affect fim contrast?
A. scatter
TB. grain size of the fim
“ C. radiation energy,
* D. changes In section thickness
E. allof the above will affect film contrast
18, Which of the following will help to reduce scattered radiation?
A. lead foll screens
B. masks
C. diaphragms
D. Aand B above
E, all the above
19. The thickness variation that corresponds to the useful density range is known as:-
A. contrast
8. resolution
C. latitude
D. sensitivity:
20. You are required to radiograph a 80 mm section of steel which radiation type listed
below would you use?
A. 150 Kv X-Ray unit
8, Iridium 192
C. Thulium 170
D. Cobalt 60
2B-2.1ST Version: 0 Page: 3
©21. Splashes of fixer on an exposed film prior to Processing will result in;-
a Areas of significantly decreased density 7
B. Brown staining of the radiograph
C. Areas of significantly increased density
D. No visible effect
22, Which of the folowing represents the order by which fms are Processed
A. Developer, Fixer, Stopbath, Wash, Dry
8. Developer, Stopbath, Fixer, Wash, Dry
C. Developer, Stopbath, Wash, Fixer, Dry
. Fixing, Stopbath, Developer, Wash, Dry
23, Scatter with an angle of greater than 90 degrees is known as:-
A. side scatter
8. back scatter
C. internal scatter
0. radiographic undercutting
24, Penumbra Is a measure of
A. Darkness of a radiograph
8. Contrast of a radiograph
C. Sharpness of image:
D. Dose received
25. The process by which silver halide is converted to metallic silver is known as:-
A. fixing
8. development
C. fatent imaging
D. transformation
26. Pb screens are not nomally required below
A. 120kv
B. 200kv
©. 300kv
D. 450kv
27, To achieve a luminance of the ituminated radiograph of 30cd/m2, The luminance of the
iluminator, fora film density of 3.0, needs to be.
A. 3,000 cd/m2
8. 300 cd/m
©. 30,000 cama
D. 300,000 cami
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A. lead foil screens +
8. fluorescent screens
C. fluoro-metallic screens
O. all the above wil give a similar definition
29. The advantage of double coating radiographic flm is
A. To prevent scratching
8. To stop chemical fogging
C. To prevent drying marks
. To improve speed and contrast
30. Collimation
A. Reduces beam size
8. Reduces scattered radiation
C. Concentrates the radiation beam
_D. Both a &b
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* In electromagnetic radiation, the distance between a point on one wave tothe
Corresponding paint on the suusequent wave called the
A. wavelength
B. period
C. wave velocity
©. frequency
2. Rectilinear propagation is :
A. The ability of X and gamma rays to travel in straight lines
B. The ability of X and gamma rays to penetrate certain materials
C. The ability of X and gamma rays to scatter
©. The abiliy of X and gamma rays to self rectify within certain materials
5. The specifi activity of an isotopic source is usually measured in:
A. Mev (million-electron volts)
8. Cifg (curies per gram)
. Rihr (roentgens per hour)
D. cfmin (counts per minute)
4. Radioactive decay is a series of events,
A. random
°B. equally spaced
C. interconnected
0. controllable
5. Visible light has a frequency that is
A. higher than x-rays
8. lower than radio waves
C. higher than infra-red radiation
D. none of the above
©. The half life of iridium 192 is
A. 8.3 years
8. 6 years
©. 7.4 days
0.74 days
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Oo7. Which of the following is true with respect fo the radiation from gamma ray isotopes and
X-ray tubes
A. X-rays are produced at a single wavelength
8. Gamma ray isotopes produce a spectrum of wavelengths similar to white light
C. X-rays produce a spectrum of wavelengths similar to white light
O. Both B and C are true
8, The smallest form in which a substance retains all of its physical properties is a (an)
A. nucleus
8. crystal
C. molecule
. photon
9. Two isotope sources of 50 Ci strength have different specific activities. The source with
the higher specific activity will
A. be of smaller physical size than the source with a lower specific activity
8. have a shorter half-life than the source with a lower specific activity
C. produce harder gamma rays than the source with a lower specific activity
D. have a greater output than the source with the lower specific activity
10. X-rays & gamma rays always travel
A. In pairs
B. Orbital sphere
C. In straight lines
D. In converging lines
‘11. When an isotope emits a gamma photon, the atomic number changes by
AO
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12. In its neutral state, the helium atom has electrons.
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13. Almost all gamma radiography is performed with:
A. natural isotopes
B. arlificially produced Isotopes
C. radium
D. thulium-170
28-1.1ST Version: 0 Page: 214, The angstrom unit is a measure of
1X wavelength
B. frequency
C. velocity
D. force
15. The technique whereby x-rays are transmitted through a specimen onto a fluorescent
screen which is viewed either directly or indirectly is called
‘A. radiography
B. fluoroscopy
c. CCTV
D. transmission viewing
16. If it was doubly ionized, a helium atom would contain electrons.
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17. In fluoroscopic viewing, thin sections of a specimen of uniform material are
brighter than thick sections
B. darker than thick sections
. not likely to show any defects
D. not possibie to contrast with thick sections
18, Sealed sources may be handled
A. Whenever necessary
B. Only when changing sources
C. Monday - Friday
~. Should never be handled
19. The absorption of radiation by a material varies:
A. Directly with the square of the distance from the source
8. Directly with the thickness of the material
€. Inversely with the amount of scattering in the material
{®. In an approximately exponential manner with the thickness of the material
20. Ultraviolet light has a wavelength that Is longer than
A xrays
8. gamma rays
C. cosmic rays
all of the above
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AO
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Ct
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22, The effect of increasing the frequency of a gamma photon would be to
A. increase its wavelength
B. increase its velocity
@. decrease its wavelength
0. decrease its velocity
23. A combination of atoms having a specific structure or form called a(an)
A. element
8. molecule
C. crystal
-—— — Dechain
24. Artificial isotopes used in industrial radiography are produced by bombarding an
‘element with which of the following
A. neutrons
B. electrons
C. ions
0, protons:
25. Which on of the following isotopes has a half life of 5.3 years
A. Iridium 192
B, Cobalt 60
C. Caesium 137
D, Yiterbium 169
26. Which of the following are located in the nucleus of an atom
A. protons
8. neutrons
©. electrons
D. both A and B are located in the nucleus
27. Atoms are usually made up of:
A. Alpha Particles
B. Radio waves
C. Protons, neutrons and electrons
D. X-rays
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‘A. Achange in blood constituents
8. The electrical imbalance of an atom
©. The removal of an orbiting electron From an atom
O. Both &&
29. Radiation absorption of a material depends on:
A. Its thickness
B. type of material
©. Type of isotope
D. Allof the above
30. The halflife of an unstable isotope can be altered by varying
A. temperature
8. pressure
C. chemisty of surrounding atmosphere
D. none of the above
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