Ch. 2 - Professional Organization Questions with
Accurate Answers
What is a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on
demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills? correct answer certification
What is a listing of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular profession? correct answer
registry
What organization certifies individuals in radiography? correct answer ARRT (American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists)
What organization represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the public and federal
government? correct answer ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
What purpose is served by the Standards document for a profession? correct answer It specifies the
requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee
What is the process by which a governmental agency (usually at the state level) grants permission to
individuals to practice their profession? correct answer licensure
What title is granted to a radiographer after successful completion of the ARRT's examination in
radiography? correct answer radiologic technologist
What organization is a sponsor of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists? correct answer ASRT (American Society of
Radiologic Technologists
What is a voluntary peer process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a
program of study that meets specified criteria? correct answer accreditation
Approximately how many individuals are registered by the ARRT? correct answer 290,000
Accurate Answers
What is a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on
demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills? correct answer certification
What is a listing of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular profession? correct answer
registry
What organization certifies individuals in radiography? correct answer ARRT (American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists)
What organization represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the public and federal
government? correct answer ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
What purpose is served by the Standards document for a profession? correct answer It specifies the
requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee
What is the process by which a governmental agency (usually at the state level) grants permission to
individuals to practice their profession? correct answer licensure
What title is granted to a radiographer after successful completion of the ARRT's examination in
radiography? correct answer radiologic technologist
What organization is a sponsor of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists? correct answer ASRT (American Society of
Radiologic Technologists
What is a voluntary peer process through which an agency grants recognition to an institution for a
program of study that meets specified criteria? correct answer accreditation
Approximately how many individuals are registered by the ARRT? correct answer 290,000
