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Comprehensive preparation for American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification exam. Features questions covering ophthalmic optics, lensometry, prism theory, lens materials, frame fitting, prescription analysis, optical mathematics, anatomy, and professional practice standards. Includes detailed rationales and current ABO exam standards.

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ABO PRACTICE TEST EXAM | NEWEST
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS

If B = 44 what is the bifocal height if the segment is to be set 3 below?


a. 22
b. 20
D


c. 19
O


d. 18 - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c. 19
N
O


On which of the following lenses would you perform a bicentric grind on a plastic
T


lens to correct for vertical imbalance at the reading level?
C


OD: -1.00 -1.00 x 045
O


OS: -4.00 -1.00 x 060
PY



a. OD
b. OS
c. split the correction between both eyes
d. a bicentric grind is unnecessary with this prescription - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
b. OS


What is the average convergence distance in children?

,a. 5 mm
b. 2 mm
c. 6 mm
d. 3 mm - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b. 2 mm


What is the minimum fitting height for most progressive lenses?


a. 18 mm
b. 22 mm
D


c. 26 mm
O


d. 29 mm - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > b. 22 mm
N
O
T


If there was a height of 24 mm for each of the following, which lens shape would
be your last choice for a PAL?
C
O
PY


a. aviator
b. round
c. oval
d. octagonal - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a. aviator


A thermoplastic frame material that is molded instead of stamped out, and therefore
returns to its original shape when heated, is:


a. cellulose acetate
b. cellulose aceto-propionate

,c. optyl
d. nylon - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c. optyl


Which segment style would you choose for a plumber who requires above eye-
level close vision?


a. ribbon
b. round 22
c. franklin style
D


d. double d - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d. double d
O
N


The base curve of any multifocal lens is found on the surface containing the:
O
T


a. cross curve
C


b. cylinder surface
O
PY


c. segment
d. ocular curve - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c. segment

A person with erect posture, head held back, would need his segs set
____________ when measuring for a multifocal lens.


a. higher than normal
b. without compensation
c. lower than normal
d. with a greater inset - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c. lower than normal

, Normal slab-off (bicentric grind) is ground on the lens whose vertical meridian has
the:


a. strongest curves
b. most plus power
c. least plus power
d. least minus power - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c. least plus power
D


DBL refers to:
O
N


a. distance below line
O


b. decentration between lenses
T


c. closest distance between lenses
C


d. double d - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > c. closest distance between lenses
O
PY



A spectacle fame material that has high flexibility and will maintain the flexibility
if soaked overnight periodically in water is:


a. cellulose acetate
b. cellulose aceto-propionate
c. optyl
d. nylon - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d. nylon

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