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RT- III Choose the correct answer

1) Lead Screens are placed on the film (gamma rays) to
a- increase the exposure time b- protect from dirt
c- decrease exposure time d-all of the above
2) When lead screens are used with less than 100 KV X-rays the exposure time may be
a-reduced b-increased
c-exposure time is not related to lead screens
3) When gamma rays strike the lead screens they will emit
a-electrons b- light
c- X-rays d-gamma rays
4) When gamma rays strike the fluorescent screens they will emit
a-electrons b- light
c- X-rays d-gamma rays
5) If the contact between lead screens and the film is not very close this may reduce
a-density b-definition
c-both a & b d- none of the above
6) Scratches on the lead screen may result in
a- decrease definition b- decrease unsharpness
c-false indication in the radiograph d-all of the above
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7) The greater the exposure the ………. the contrast

a- lower b- greater c-same
8) Lead screens absorb the scattered radiation to a ………. extent than the direct
radiation
a- greater b- lower
c-same
9) To evaluate scattered radiation a lead letter B is placed
a- on the source side of the film holder b- on the other side of the film holder
c-both a & b c- on the floor
10) In the curve # 1 a/b is called
a- contrast b-gradient
c-definition d-average gradient
11) In the curve # 2 a/b is called
a- contrast b- latitude
c-definition d-average gradient
12) Density is given by
a- ln (I1/I2) b- ft / D
c- ft/ (D-T) d- log (I1/I2)
13) The greater the radiation energy (quality) the …….. the film unsharpness
a- smaller b-larger c-there is no relation between them
14) The greater the KV of the X rays machine the greater the
a- geometric unsharpness b- contrast
c- definition d- latitude
15) When the density of the defect is much higher than that of the weld metal on the
radiograph this means that the ………… is high
a- sensitivity b- definition
c- contrast d- none of the above
16) Line of demarcation between areas of different densities is called
a- sensitivity b- definition
c- contrast b- none of the above
17) When gamma rays pass through the film they generate free electrons. This causes
a-low density b- geometric unsharpness
c-fuzzy edges d-all of the above

18) The phenomenon given in question # 17 is called:

a- definition b- contrast
c- geometric unsharpness e -inherent unsharpness or film unsharpness.
19) The total unsharpness is the sum of
a-definition and geometric unsharpness b- definition and film unsharpness
c- geometric unsharpness and film unsharpness d- none of the above
20) If the source size is F , the subject thickness is t and the source film distance is d
the geometric unsharpness is given by
a- td / F b- F / td c- Ft / d d- Ft / (d-t)
21) Large grain films (D7) are used to
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a- improve sensitivity b-improve definition

c-reduce geometric unsharpness d- reduce exposure time
e-both a& b f-both b & c
22) Small grain films (D4) are used to
a- improve sensitivity b-improve definition
c-reduce geometric unsharpness d- reduce exposure time
e-both a& b f-both b & c
23) 37 billion of atoms disintegrate in one second. This unit is called
a- Becquerel b- Rontgen
c-Curie d-Rem
24) The half life of Ir 192 is
a- 127 days b-74 days
c-5.3 years d-31 days
25) If (I d) is direct radiation and (I s) is scattered radiation then the ratio ( I d + I s) / I d
is
a-definition factor b-scatter factor
c-build-up factor d-sensitivity factor
The factor given in the previous question is usually in the range
a- 2-20 b-1-2
c-20-100 d-none of the above
26) Filters are placed
a-close to the X ray tube b-just above the specimen
c-between the specimen and film cassette d-both a & b
e-Both a &c
27) Developer temperature should never be less than
a- 18 C b-20 C
c-15 C d-25 C
28) The films should be kept moving during the first 30 seconds in developer to prevent
forming
a-air bubbles on the surface of the emulsion b- spots on the radiograph
c- scratches on the radiograph d- both a & b e-
both a&c
29) The films should be kept moving during the first 30 seconds in the fixer to prevent
forming
a-black spots b-white spots
c-dichroic fog on the film d-all of the above
30) Mottled fogging may occur due to
a-pressure on the film before exposure b-pressure after exposure
c-storing films in damp atmosphere d-the film is out of date e- both c & d
31) Scratching the emulsion after exposure will result in
a-dark streaks (lines) b-clear streaks
c- spots on the radiograph d-all of the above
32) For monitoring density limitations of radiographs ……….. is used
a-densitometer b- IQI c-step wedge comparison film d-both a&b e-both a &c
33) For double wall exposure single wall viewing of pipes a minimum of …….exposures shall
be made
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a-2 b-3
c-4 d-5
34) For double wall exposure double wall viewing of pipes a minimum of …….exposures shall
be made ( for ellipse )
a-2 b-3
c-4 d-5
35) In question No 34 the exposures are to be taken ……… deg. to each other
a- 90 b-120 c-60 d-45
36) In question No 33 the exposures are to be taken ……… deg. to each other
a- 90 b-120 c-60 d-45
37) For double wall exposure double wall viewing (superimposed) a minimum of
…….exposures shall be made ( Images of both walls are superimposed )
a-2 b-3
c-4 d-5
38) In question No 37 the exposures are to be taken ……… deg. to each other
a- 90 b-120
c-60 d- either a or b e-either b or c
39) The minimum recommended thickness in question No 44 ………. be reduced it has been
shown that the required sensitivity has been obtained
a- can b- cannot
40) In ASME V article 2 hole IQI designation 20 means that the thickness of the
IQI is
a- 0.020 inch. b-0.020 mm
c- 10 microns d- 0.010 mm
41) The required voltage for 5 mm –steel plate is about:
a-180 kV b-50 kV c-
105 kV d-220
42) What is the required wire diameter for a 18 –mm thick steel plate if the maximum permitted
weld reinforcement is 3 mm
a- 0.02 inch b- .016 inch c-0.-25 inch d-0.013 inch
43) When cylindrical subjects are being radiographed lead strips are placed between
them to
a-reduce exposure b-reduce scatter
c-increase density d-improve definition
e- both c & d f- b & d
44) Filters in X-Ray machines are used to reduce
a-Inherent unsharpness b-geometric unsharpness
c-scattered radiation
45- The smaller the KV of the X rays machine the greater the
a- latitude b- geometric unsharpness
c- contrast d- definition
46)- In ASME V article 2 the radiation energy used should achieve
a- density requirements b-IQI image requirements
c- Contrast d-both a & b