Fundamentals of Radiography and Electromagnetic Radiation Quiz

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#1

Which of the following electromagnetic radiations has the shortest wavelength?

Radio waves
Gamma rays
X-rays
Ultraviolet rays
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#2

What is the fundamental unit of radiation dose?

Sievert
Gray
Becquerel
Roentgen
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#3

What is the unit of measurement for radiation exposure in air?

Sievert
Gray
Becquerel
Roentgen
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#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of ionizing radiation?

Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
Ultraviolet rays
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#5

Which of the following materials is commonly used as a shield against ionizing radiation?

Lead
Aluminum
Copper
Glass
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#6

What does the term 'ALARA' stand for in radiological safety?

As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Average Limit of Atomic Radiation Absorption
Absolute Level of Radiation Attenuation
Advanced Level of Radiological Awareness
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#7

What is the main principle behind X-ray generation in radiography?

Photonic emission
Thermal radiation
Nuclear fusion
Electromagnetic induction
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#8

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?

Microwaves
Visible light
X-rays
Gamma rays
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#9

What is the purpose of a grid in radiography?

To focus X-rays
To reduce scatter radiation
To increase image contrast
To enhance image resolution
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#10

Which component of the X-ray tube is responsible for accelerating electrons towards the target?

Cathode
Anode
Filtration system
Collimator
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#11

What is the primary function of the collimator in radiography?

To shape the X-ray beam
To generate X-rays
To absorb scattered radiation
To convert X-rays into visible light
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#12

Which type of radiographic technique is commonly used to visualize soft tissues such as muscles and organs?

Fluoroscopy
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
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#13

Which of the following factors affects the absorption of X-rays in a material?

Density of the material
Temperature of the material
Color of the material
Viscosity of the material
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#14

What is the significance of the inverse square law in radiography?

It governs the relationship between exposure time and radiation intensity
It describes the relationship between distance and radiation intensity
It determines the scattering angle of X-rays in a material
It regulates the decay rate of radioactive isotopes
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#15

What is the purpose of the anode heel effect in X-ray tubes?

To reduce tube voltage
To increase tube current
To compensate for radiation divergence
To optimize X-ray beam intensity
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#16

Which phenomenon describes the emission of characteristic X-rays when inner-shell electrons are ejected and outer-shell electrons fill the vacancies?

Bremsstrahlung radiation
Photoelectric effect
Compton scattering
Characteristic radiation
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#17

What is the phenomenon where X-rays undergo a change in direction due to interaction with matter?

Absorption
Scattering
Reflection
Transmission
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#18

Which of the following is an example of coherent scattering in radiography?

Compton scattering
Thomson scattering
Rayleigh scattering
Photoelectric effect
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