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This comprehensive study guide contains board-style EEG practice questions with correct answers and detailed explanations covering the topics commonly tested on EEG certification examinations. It includes questions on EEG instrumentation, the International 10–20 System, normal and abnormal EEG patterns, epilepsy, sleep staging, artifacts, activation procedures, ICU EEG monitoring, pediatric and neonatal EEG, and patient safety to help reinforce essential knowledge and improve exam readiness.

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EEG BOARD EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS


Comprehensive EEG Board-Style Practice Examination
Instructions
• 100 Multiple Choice Questions
• Choose the best answer.
• One correct answer per question.


Question 1
The international 10–20 electrode placement system is primarily
based on:
A. Skull thickness
B. Percentage distances between anatomical landmarks
C. Brain MRI coordinates
D. Head circumference only
Answer: B
Rationale:
The International 10–20 System places electrodes using
measurements that are 10% and 20% of the total distances
between standard cranial landmarks.

,Question 2
Which EEG wave is most commonly associated with relaxed
wakefulness and eyes closed?
A. Delta
B. Theta
C. Alpha
D. Beta
Answer: C
Rationale:
Alpha rhythm (8–13 Hz) is normally seen over the posterior head
regions during relaxed wakefulness with eyes closed.


Question 3
A normal adult posterior dominant rhythm usually ranges from:
A. 1–3 Hz
B. 4–7 Hz
C. 8–13 Hz
D. 14–30 Hz
Answer: C


Question 4

, Which activation procedure is most likely to provoke generalized
spike-and-wave discharges?
A. Sleep deprivation
B. Hyperventilation
C. Photic stimulation
D. Eye opening
Answer: B


Question 5
Which electrode is located at the vertex?
A. Fz
B. Cz
C. Pz
D. Oz
Answer: B


Question 6
The primary frequency range of beta activity is:
A. 1–4 Hz
B. 4–7 Hz
C. 8–13 Hz

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