STATE BOARD RADIOLOGY EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
By not directing the central ray to cover the film, you will cause____ - ANSWER-a
cone cut.
To correct an elongared film you must.... - ANSWER-increase the vertical angulation.
An FMX should be taken... - ANSWER-Whenever the dentist feels its necessary.
To help prevent cross contamination with x-rays, you should use... - ANSWER-film
barriers.
Where is the lead foil located? - ANSWER-Between the film and the tongue.
What causes overlapping? - ANSWER-incorrect horizontal angulation.
What is the most radiopaque material used in the mouth? - ANSWER-Amalgam
X-rays travel at what speed? - ANSWER-186,000 miles per second.
What is cross-contamination? - ANSWER-The spreading of microorganisms from
one person to another.
Which film size is recommended for anterior use, especially if the paralleling
technique is used? - ANSWER-Size 1
What size film is recommended for a childs periapical or bitewing? - ANSWER-Size
0
the main advantage of using fast film is... - ANSWER-Less exposure to the patient
the fastest film speed is... - ANSWER-Film Speed F
Extraoral films are used in... - ANSWER-A) Orthodontics
B) Locating Tumors
C) Locating the position of impacted teeth.
A bitewing is also known as... - ANSWER-Interproximal Radiograph
Periapical film is used primarily to exmaine the region around the apex of the root of
a tooth. Periapical films also... - ANSWER-A) Show the shape, length, and number
of roots.
B) show the condition of surrounding and supporting structures.
C) comes in various sizes.(answer)
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
By not directing the central ray to cover the film, you will cause____ - ANSWER-a
cone cut.
To correct an elongared film you must.... - ANSWER-increase the vertical angulation.
An FMX should be taken... - ANSWER-Whenever the dentist feels its necessary.
To help prevent cross contamination with x-rays, you should use... - ANSWER-film
barriers.
Where is the lead foil located? - ANSWER-Between the film and the tongue.
What causes overlapping? - ANSWER-incorrect horizontal angulation.
What is the most radiopaque material used in the mouth? - ANSWER-Amalgam
X-rays travel at what speed? - ANSWER-186,000 miles per second.
What is cross-contamination? - ANSWER-The spreading of microorganisms from
one person to another.
Which film size is recommended for anterior use, especially if the paralleling
technique is used? - ANSWER-Size 1
What size film is recommended for a childs periapical or bitewing? - ANSWER-Size
0
the main advantage of using fast film is... - ANSWER-Less exposure to the patient
the fastest film speed is... - ANSWER-Film Speed F
Extraoral films are used in... - ANSWER-A) Orthodontics
B) Locating Tumors
C) Locating the position of impacted teeth.
A bitewing is also known as... - ANSWER-Interproximal Radiograph
Periapical film is used primarily to exmaine the region around the apex of the root of
a tooth. Periapical films also... - ANSWER-A) Show the shape, length, and number
of roots.
B) show the condition of surrounding and supporting structures.
C) comes in various sizes.(answer)
