BMO Basic X-Ray Machine Operator Certification
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION!!
What is the anatomical name for the bone commonly
known as the kneecap? - ANSWER-Patella
When performing an AP axial projection of the foot, the
central ray is directed ____. - ANSWER-10° toward the
heel
Where is the Central Ray directed when performing an AP
projection of the ankle joint? - ANSWER-Perpendicular to
a point midway between the malleoli
,Where is the Central Ray directed when performing the AP
projection of the knee? - ANSWER-1⁄2 inch below the
apex of the patella
If a knee x-ray is made while the patient is wearing denim
jeans, which of the following is likely to appear on the
image? - ANSWER-The jeans will leave an artifact on the
image.
What is the name of the fracture that occurs from repeated
injuries that are insufficient to cause a fracture from a
single occurrence? - ANSWER-Stress
,For an AP oblique projection of the foot, the foot is rotated
medially so that the plantar surface forms what angle with
the IR? - ANSWER-30 degrees
An AP or PA projection of the calcaneus is not possible
because of its location in the foot. What projection is
performed, along with the lateral projection, to accomplish
a complete radiographic examination? - ANSWER-PA
oblique projection
For an AP oblique projection of the ankle mortise joint,
how much is the ankle rotated medially? - ANSWER-15-20
degrees
, The cervical spine is composed of what number of
vertebrae? - ANSWER-7
What is the term for the cylinder block-like, anterior portion
of a typical vertebra? - ANSWER-Body
Why is a 72-inch SID used for the lateral projection of the
cervical spine? - ANSWER-This SID helps to overcome
the magnification caused by the increased OID of the
position
What angle and direction is the CR directed when
performing an AP axial projection of the cervical spine? -
ANSWER-15° cephalad
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION!!
What is the anatomical name for the bone commonly
known as the kneecap? - ANSWER-Patella
When performing an AP axial projection of the foot, the
central ray is directed ____. - ANSWER-10° toward the
heel
Where is the Central Ray directed when performing an AP
projection of the ankle joint? - ANSWER-Perpendicular to
a point midway between the malleoli
,Where is the Central Ray directed when performing the AP
projection of the knee? - ANSWER-1⁄2 inch below the
apex of the patella
If a knee x-ray is made while the patient is wearing denim
jeans, which of the following is likely to appear on the
image? - ANSWER-The jeans will leave an artifact on the
image.
What is the name of the fracture that occurs from repeated
injuries that are insufficient to cause a fracture from a
single occurrence? - ANSWER-Stress
,For an AP oblique projection of the foot, the foot is rotated
medially so that the plantar surface forms what angle with
the IR? - ANSWER-30 degrees
An AP or PA projection of the calcaneus is not possible
because of its location in the foot. What projection is
performed, along with the lateral projection, to accomplish
a complete radiographic examination? - ANSWER-PA
oblique projection
For an AP oblique projection of the ankle mortise joint,
how much is the ankle rotated medially? - ANSWER-15-20
degrees
, The cervical spine is composed of what number of
vertebrae? - ANSWER-7
What is the term for the cylinder block-like, anterior portion
of a typical vertebra? - ANSWER-Body
Why is a 72-inch SID used for the lateral projection of the
cervical spine? - ANSWER-This SID helps to overcome
the magnification caused by the increased OID of the
position
What angle and direction is the CR directed when
performing an AP axial projection of the cervical spine? -
ANSWER-15° cephalad
