Deck 5: Processor Quality Control

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

B + F is measured in the

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

A)±1% to 2%
B)±2% to 3%
C)±5% to 7%
D)±10% to 15%

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which of the following is acceptable for a variation in the B + F (base + fog) value during sensitometric testing in radiography?

A)±0.01
B)±0.03
C)±0.05
D)±0.10

Question 6

Which of the following is acceptable for variation in the mid-density indicator during sensitometric testing in radiography?

A)±0.05
B)±0.10
C)±0.15
D)±0.20

Question 7

Replenishment rates should not vary by more than ____ of the manufacturer's recommendation.

A)±1%
B)±2%
C)±5%
D)±10%

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

A)±0.5° F
B)±1° F
C)±1.5° F
D)±2° F