Radiology Practice quiz Questions Graded A+
2025/2025
Which technique will produce the BEST x-ray? - Paralleling
Which technique would be used due to anatomical difficulties? - Bisecting
What is the name of the line that divides a tooth in half; that both techniques use to
determine vertical angulation? - Long axis
How many x-rays are in a FMX series? - 18
How many of those are BWs? - 4
Which intraoral x-ray shows the entire tooth, from crown to apex? - PA
When taking an x-ray on the upper teeth all PID positions will be at a positive or
negative angle? - Negative
What error will occur if the horizontal angulation is incorrect? - Overlapping
When taking an anterior PA, the film will be placed horizontal or vertical? - Vertical
What error will occur if the vertical angulation is too steep? - Foreshortening
What error will occur if the vertical angulation is too shallow? - Elongation
List two errors that can occur when processing the film. - Fingerprints, light exposure,
bending, tearing, etc.
What is the name of the extraoral film used to show all the teeth at once? - Panoramic
What does ALARA stand for? - As Low As Reasonably Achievable
How do film holders protect the patient from unnecessary radiation? - Patient does not
expose hand to radiation
What vertical angulation is used for BWs? (# of degrees) - 0 - 10 degrees
When mounting an x-ray which way does the raised dot face? - Upward
What chemical does an x-ray film process through first? - Developer
What is the name of the error if the PID does not cover the entire film? - Cone-cutting
2025/2025
Which technique will produce the BEST x-ray? - Paralleling
Which technique would be used due to anatomical difficulties? - Bisecting
What is the name of the line that divides a tooth in half; that both techniques use to
determine vertical angulation? - Long axis
How many x-rays are in a FMX series? - 18
How many of those are BWs? - 4
Which intraoral x-ray shows the entire tooth, from crown to apex? - PA
When taking an x-ray on the upper teeth all PID positions will be at a positive or
negative angle? - Negative
What error will occur if the horizontal angulation is incorrect? - Overlapping
When taking an anterior PA, the film will be placed horizontal or vertical? - Vertical
What error will occur if the vertical angulation is too steep? - Foreshortening
What error will occur if the vertical angulation is too shallow? - Elongation
List two errors that can occur when processing the film. - Fingerprints, light exposure,
bending, tearing, etc.
What is the name of the extraoral film used to show all the teeth at once? - Panoramic
What does ALARA stand for? - As Low As Reasonably Achievable
How do film holders protect the patient from unnecessary radiation? - Patient does not
expose hand to radiation
What vertical angulation is used for BWs? (# of degrees) - 0 - 10 degrees
When mounting an x-ray which way does the raised dot face? - Upward
What chemical does an x-ray film process through first? - Developer
What is the name of the error if the PID does not cover the entire film? - Cone-cutting
