Question 1

Which of the following would be the acceptable temperature variation allowable in automatic film processor quality control?

Accepted Answer

A)  $\pm$0.5$\degree$ F 
B) $\pm$1$\degree$ F 
C)  $\pm$1.5$\degree$ F 
D)  $\pm$2$\degree$ F 
A)  $\pm$0.5$\degree$ F 
B) $\pm$1$\degree$ F 
C)  $\pm$1.5$\degree$ F 
D)  $\pm$2$\degree$ F A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of the circulation system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining solution concentration 
B)  Agitation during development 
C)  Maintaining an even solution temperature 
D)  Replenishment of solutions 
A)  Maintaining solution concentration 
B)  Agitation during development 
C)  Maintaining an even solution temperature 
D)  Replenishment of solutions D

Question 3

The addition of glutaraldehyde into the automatic developer solution helps prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  overdevelopment. 
B)  emulsion softening. 
C)  rapid oxidation. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  overdevelopment. 
B)  emulsion softening. 
C)  rapid oxidation. 
D)  all of the above. B

Question 4

During automatic processing, the proper order of steps is

Accepted Answer

A)  development, washing, fixation, drying. 
B)  development, drying, washing, fixation. 
C)  fixation, development, washing, drying. 
D)  development, fixation, washing, drying. 
A)  development, washing, fixation, drying. 
B)  development, drying, washing, fixation. 
C)  fixation, development, washing, drying. 
D)  development, fixation, washing, drying.

Question 5

Developing agents give rise to greater activity than the sum of the individual agents through a process called

Accepted Answer

A)  synergism. 
B)  buffering. 
C)  catabolism. 
D)  oxidation/reduction. 
A)  synergism. 
B)  buffering. 
C)  catabolism. 
D)  oxidation/reduction.

Question 6

Which of the following devices is used to create a 21-step wedge pattern on a film during sensitometric testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Densitometer 
B)  Sensitometer 
C)  Film duplicator 
D)  Ultraviolet light 
A)  Densitometer 
B)  Sensitometer 
C)  Film duplicator 
D)  Ultraviolet light

Question 7

The acceptable variation of luminance uniformity for a single viewbox is

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Darkroom walls should be painted black. 
B)  Darkrooms walls never need lead lining. 
C)  Darkrooms that process film images must have adequate water supply and drainage. 
D)  Darkroom air should be changed at least two to three times per hour. 
A)  Darkroom walls should be painted black. 
B)  Darkrooms walls never need lead lining. 
C)  Darkrooms that process film images must have adequate water supply and drainage. 
D)  Darkroom air should be changed at least two to three times per hour.

Question 9

A large group of radiographs are processed and the radiographer notices a progressive decrease in optical density. One possible cause could be

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive developer temperature. 
B)  under replenishment. 
C)  overdevelopment. 
D)  None of the answer options are correct. 
A)  excessive developer temperature. 
B)  under replenishment. 
C)  overdevelopment. 
D)  None of the answer options are correct.

Question 10

Which type of graph is used to document the results from the sensitometric testing of film processors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control chart 
B)  Histogram 
C)  Pareto chart 
D)  Fishbone chart 
A)  Control chart 
B)  Histogram 
C)  Pareto chart 
D)  Fishbone chart

Question 11

Which of the following is not a component of the transport system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entrance roller 
B)  Master roller 
C)  Crossover rack 
D)  Microswitch 
A)  Entrance roller 
B)  Master roller 
C)  Crossover rack 
D)  Microswitch

Question 12

Which type of film is designed to be primarily sensitive to ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blue-violet film 
B)  Orthochromatic film 
C)  New-modality film 
D)  Duplicating film 
A)  Blue-violet film 
B)  Orthochromatic film 
C)  New-modality film 
D)  Duplicating film

Question 13

Which of the following is obtained by subtracting the Dmin from the Dmax?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed indicator 
B)  Mid-density indicator 
C)  High-density indicator 
D)  Contrast indicator 
A)  Speed indicator 
B)  Mid-density indicator 
C)  High-density indicator 
D)  Contrast indicator

Question 14

B + F is measured in the

Accepted Answer

A)  clear area of the film. 
B)  lightest step in the pattern. 
C)  medium step in the pattern. 
D)  darkest step in the pattern. 
A)  clear area of the film. 
B)  lightest step in the pattern. 
C)  medium step in the pattern. 
D)  darkest step in the pattern.

Question 15

Which of the following materials can be found in intensifying screen phosphors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tungsten 
B)  Gadolinium 
C)  Lanthanum 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  Tungsten 
B)  Gadolinium 
C)  Lanthanum 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 16

Variation during sensitometric testing that occurs because of the test film being run in different parts of the feed tray is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bromide drag. 
B)  locational effect. 
C)  time of day variability. 
D)  bias. 
A)  bromide drag. 
B)  locational effect. 
C)  time of day variability. 
D)  bias.

Question 17

During developer and fixer replenishment, the flow rates

Accepted Answer

A)  are higher for the fixer. 
B)  are higher for the developer. 
C)  are the same for both solutions. 
D)  vary by processor manufacturer. 
A)  are higher for the fixer. 
B)  are higher for the developer. 
C)  are the same for both solutions. 
D)  vary by processor manufacturer.

Question 18

Processing time should not vary by more than ____ of the manufacturer's recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A) $\pm$1% to 2% 
B)  $\pm$2% to 3% 
C)  $\pm$5% to 7% 
D)  $\pm$10% to 15% 
A) $\pm$1% to 2% 
B)  $\pm$2% to 3% 
C)  $\pm$5% to 7% 
D)  $\pm$10% to 15%

Question 19

In order for correct replenishment to occur with a volume replenishment system, the larger films are usually processed

Accepted Answer

A)  lengthwise. 
B)  widthwise. 
C)  either way. 
D)  Position is not important, because a timer controls replenishment. 
A)  lengthwise. 
B)  widthwise. 
C)  either way. 
D)  Position is not important, because a timer controls replenishment.

Question 20

Which would be considered an acceptable humidity range for film storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  0% to 10% 
B)  10% to 30% 
C)  30% to 60% 
D)  60% to 100% 
A)  0% to 10% 
B)  10% to 30% 
C)  30% to 60% 
D)  60% to 100%

Which of the following would be the acceptable temperature variation allowable in automatic film processor quality control?

Which of the following is not a function of the circulation system?

The addition of glutaraldehyde into the automatic developer solution helps prevent

During automatic processing, the proper order of steps is

Developing agents give rise to greater activity than the sum of the individual agents through a process called

Which of the following devices is used to create a 21-step wedge pattern on a film during sensitometric testing?

The acceptable variation of luminance uniformity for a single viewbox is

Which of the following statements is true?

A large group of radiographs are processed and the radiographer notices a progressive decrease in optical density. One possible cause could be

Which type of graph is used to document the results from the sensitometric testing of film processors?

Which of the following is not a component of the transport system?

Which type of film is designed to be primarily sensitive to ultraviolet light?

Which of the following is obtained by subtracting the D_min from the D_max?

B + F is measured in the

Which of the following materials can be found in intensifying screen phosphors?

Variation during sensitometric testing that occurs because of the test film being run in different parts of the feed tray is called

During developer and fixer replenishment, the flow rates

Processing time should not vary by more than ____ of the manufacturer's recommendation.

In order for correct replenishment to occur with a volume replenishment system, the larger films are usually processed

Which would be considered an acceptable humidity range for film storage?

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Mammographic Quality Standards

Quality Control in Computed Tomography

Quality Control for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment

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Filters

Exam 4: Filmscreen Image Receptor Systems

Which of the following would be the acceptable temperature variation allowable in automatic film processor quality control?

Which of the following is not a function of the circulation system?

The addition of glutaraldehyde into the automatic developer solution helps prevent

During automatic processing, the proper order of steps is

Developing agents give rise to greater activity than the sum of the individual agents through a process called

Which of the following devices is used to create a 21-step wedge pattern on a film during sensitometric testing?

The acceptable variation of luminance uniformity for a single viewbox is

Which of the following statements is true?

A large group of radiographs are processed and the radiographer notices a progressive decrease in optical density. One possible cause could be

Which type of graph is used to document the results from the sensitometric testing of film processors?

Which of the following is not a component of the transport system?

Which type of film is designed to be primarily sensitive to ultraviolet light?

Which of the following is obtained by subtracting the Dmin from the Dmax?

B + F is measured in the

Which of the following materials can be found in intensifying screen phosphors?

Variation during sensitometric testing that occurs because of the test film being run in different parts of the feed tray is called

During developer and fixer replenishment, the flow rates

Processing time should not vary by more than ____ of the manufacturer's recommendation.

In order for correct replenishment to occur with a volume replenishment system, the larger films are usually processed

Which would be considered an acceptable humidity range for film storage?

Introduction to Quality Management

Quality Improvement Tools and Procedures

Image Quality

Quality Control of X-Ray Generators and Ancillary Radiographic Equipment

Radiographic Image Artifacts

Quality Control of Fluoroscopic Equipment

Digital Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Systems and Advanced Imaging Equipment

Mammographic Quality Standards

Quality Control in Computed Tomography

Quality Control for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment

Ultrasound Equipment Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance in Nuclear Medicine

Filters

Which of the following is obtained by subtracting the D_min from the D_max?