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RADIATION SAFETY EXAM PREPARATION MODEL QUESTIONS


1. An Ir-192 Radioactive source with activity of 185 GBq is used for radiography. RHM=
0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At what distance a cordon off will be placed?
 70.55 meters.
 60.55 meters.
 70.10 meters.
 60.20 meters.
Ans: b.

2. A Radioactive source gives out radiation of 0.05 mSv/h. A radiographer worked for two
hours 30 minutes. What is the dose he has received in Rem?
 0.125 Rem
 0.00125 Rem
 1.25 Rem
 0.0125 Rem
Ans: d.

3. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 370 GBq is used and RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At what
distance a radiographer will receive radiation 5 mRem/h?
 35.16 meters.
 33.26 meters.
 34.16 meters.
 33.16 meters.
Ans: d.

4. An Ir-192 Radioactive Source with activity of 4850 mCurie is used for radiography. At
what distance a cordon off will be placed. RHM = 0.55 Rem/ Ci/ mtr /hr.
 59.64 meters.
 60.64 meters.
 70.64 meters.
 58.64 meters.
Ans: a.

5. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 0.05 mSv/h. A radiographer worked for three
hours 30 minutes. What is the dose received by him in microSv?
 175µSv
 17µSv
 15µSv
 185µSv
Ans: a.

6. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 3700 mCurie is used. RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At what
distance a radiographer will receive radiation 5 mRem/h?
 20.27 meters.
 20.17 meters.
 19.17 meters.
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 19.27 meters.
Ans: b.

7. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 3700 GBq is used. At what distance a radiographer will
receive radiation 5 mRem/h? RHM is 5.9 Rem/Ci/ft/hr.
 344.52 feet.
 343.52 feet.
 343.51 feet.
 344.51 feet.
Ans: c.

8. An Ir-192 source of 740 GBq is used. At what distance will receive radiation 10 mSv/h?
RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/Hr.
 3.346 meters.
 3.316 meters.
 3.216 meters.
 4.316 meters.
Ans: b.

9. A Radioactive gives out radiation of 0.8 mSv/h. A radiographer worked for four hours 20
minutes. What is the dose received in Rem?
 0.03466 Rem
 0.3466 Rem
 0.003466 Rem
 3.466 Rem
Ans: b.

10. A Radioactive gives out radiation of 8500 mSv/h. A radiographer has worked for three
hours 30 minutes. What is the dose received in Rem?
 2985 Rem
 2975 Rem
 2875 Rem
 2987 Rem
Ans: b.

11. A Radioactive source gives out radiation of 0.5 mSv/h. A radiographer has worked for
four hours 30 minutes. What is the dose received in microRem?
 224000 micro Rem.
 22500 micro Rem.
 225500 micro Rem.
 225000 micro Rem.
Ans: d.

12. A radiation survey meter measured a dose rate of 0.032 Sv/hr. from a source at a
distance of one meter. What is the dose rate at a distance of 40 meter in micro Sv, for
co-60 source?
 20 µSv.
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 19 µSv.
 18 µSv.
 21 µSv.
Ans: a.

13. A Ir-192 radioactive source of 18.500 millicurie is used. Radiographer is working at 25


meters from source. If radiographer decides to work four hours during his duty of 8
hours, what is the dose received by him in milliSv? RHM =- 0.55 Rem/Ci/ mtr/h.
 0.000512 mSv.
 0.006512 mSv.
 0.0006512 mSv
 0.06512 mSv
Ans: c.

14. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 370 GBq is used. RHM is 5.9 Rem/Ci/ft/hr. at what
distance a radiographer will receive radiation 5 mRem/h?
 108.62 cm.
 108.62 inch.
 108.62 meter.
 108.62 feet.
Ans: d.

15. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 740 GBq is used. RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. at what
distance a radiographer will receive radiation 10 mRem/h?
 30.16 mtr.
 34.16 mtr.
 33.16 mtr.
 23.16 mtr.
Ans: c.

16. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 0.8mSv/h. A radiographer has worked for
two hours 30 minutes. What is the dose received in Rem?
 2 Rem.
 0.25 Rem.
 0.2 Rem.
 0.3 Rem.
Ans: c

17. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 500 micro Sv/h. A radiographer gas worked
for two hours 30 minutes. What is the dose received in mRem?
 125 R.
 125 mR.
 12 mR.
 1250 mR.
Ans: b.

18. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 1.5 micro Sv/h. A radiographer gas worked
for two hours 30 minutes. What is the dose received in Rem?
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 0.00075 R
 0.000375 mR
 0.000375 R
 0.00375 R
Ans: c

19.
19. Ir-192 radioactive source of 185 GBq is used. Radiographer is working at 15 meter from
source. If radiographer worked for 3 hours, what is the dose received by him? RHM =
0.55 Rem/ Ci /mtr /h.
 36.67 mR.
 37.67 mR.
 66.67 mR.
 36.97 mR.
Ans: a.

20. An Ir-192 radioactive source with activity of 888,000 MBq is used for radiography. RHM
= 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At what distance a cordon will be placed?
 132.67 mtr.
 130.67 mtr.
 132.67 ft.
 132.67 cmtr.
Ans: a

21. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 0.005 mSv/h. a radiographer has worked for
two hours 45 minutes. What is the dose received in microSv?
 11.75 microSv.
 12.75 microSv.
 13.75 mSv.
 13.75 microSv.
Ans: d

22. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 37,000 mCi is used. RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At what
distance a radiographer will receive radiation 8 mRem/h?
 50.4 mtr.
 40.4 mtr.
 30.4 mtr.
 20.4 mtr.
Ans: a

23.
23. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 370,000 MBq is used. At what distance a radiographer
will receive radiation 5 mRem/h? RHM is 5.9 Rem/Ci/ft/hr.
 100.62 mtr.
 98.62 feet.
 108.62 meter.
 108.62 feet.
Ans: d.

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24. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 740,000 MBq is used. RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At
what distance a radiographer will receive radiation 10 mRem/h?
 30.2 mtr.
 23.2 mtr.
 33.2 mtr.
 35.2 mtr.
Ans: c.

25. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 508 mSv/h. A radiographer has worked for
two hours 40 minutes. What is the dose received in Rem?
 135.46 Rem.
 115.46 Rem.
 125.46 Rem.
 135.46 mRem.
Ans: a.

26. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 500 microSv/h. A radiographer has worked
for two hours 24 minutes. What is the dose received in mRem?
 120 R.
 120 mR.
 12 mR.
 120 R.
Ans: b.

27. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 3,700 mSv/h. A radiographer has worked
for two hours 36 minutes. What is the dose received in Rem?
 922 Rem.
 962 Rem.
 972 Rem.
 942 Rem.
Ans: b.

28. A radiation survey meter measured a dose rate of 37 Sv/h from a source at a distance
of one meter. What is the dose rate at a distance of 40 meter in Rem?
 1.3125 Rem
 0.3125 Rem
 2.3125 Rem
 3.3125 Rem
Ans: c.

29. A Ir-192 radioactive source of 5,000 mCi is used. RHM = 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/h.
Radiographer is working at 15 meter from source. If radiographer worked during 8
hours duty with one hour rest after every one hour’s radiography. What is the dose
received by him?
 12.22 mR
 48.88 mR
 58.88 mR
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 48.88 R
Ans: b.

30. An Ir-192 Radioactive source with activity of 24,850 mCurie is used for radiography.
RHM= 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At what distance a cordon will be placed?
 124.99 mR
 114.99 mR
 134.99 mR
 144.99 mR
Ans: c.

31. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 3700 milliCurie is used. RHM is 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr. At
what distance a radiographer will receive radiation 5 mRem/h?
 20.17 mR.
 20.17 mtr.
 20.17 cmtr.
 20.17 ft.
Ans: b.

32. A Ir-192 radioactive source emit at 10 meter distance 6 mRem/hr dose rate. We need at
20 meter distance 0.75 mRem/hr. So, how many half value layer required for this?
HVL thickness of lead is 0.22 inch.
 0.44 inch.
 0.22 inch.
 1 HVL.
 2 HVL.
Ans: c.

33. A radioactive source Ir-192, 35 Ci exposed only 35 second. How much dose will receive
at the distance of 48 meter? RHM of Ir-192 = 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/hr.
 0.008123 mRem.
 0.8123 mRem.
 0.008123 mRem.
 0.08123 mRem.
Ans: d.

34. During radiography if equipment malfunctions the operator must:


 Attempt to wind in and call for help.
 Attempt to wind in and if succeeds continue next exposure.
 Attempt to correct problem and continue to proceed with the work.
 Leave the area and call for help.
Ans: d

35. Effects on body due to exposure to radiation are:


 Sonatic.
 Somatic.
 Pneumatic.
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 Cosmetic.
Ans: b

36. Difference in radiation due to distance is calculated by using:


 Reverse square law.
 Observe square law.
 Inverse square law.
 None of the above.
Ans: c

37. Radiation warning signs:


 Are used when using ionizing radiation.
 Prevent general public from entering exposure area.
 Are not required in radiation area.
 Are not required when radio graphing in remote field area.
Ans: b

38. Personal that use of radioactive material on Saudi Aramco property must comply with:
 IATA regulations.
 SAEP – 1141
 Health and safety executive directives.
 ICRP – 1143.
Ans: b

39. Results of high dose of radiation of Ir-192 are:


 Skin tissue.
 Blood cell.
 Hair
 Reproductive organs.
 All of the above
Ans: e

40. What is whole body exposure limit for one year for occupational radiographer working
in Saudi Aramco?
 20000 mRem
 2000 mRem/hr.
 2000 microSv/hr
 20000 microSv.
Ans: d

41. Two units of radiation dose are;


 Rem & Curie.
 Rem & Sv.
 Sv & Bq.

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 Bq & Gray.
Ans: b

42. Monthly TLD shows high count, while daily Pocket dosimeter shows low count:
 There is problem with TLD.
 Check pocket dosimeter and how it is worn.
 TLD report is correct so ignore daily log.
 There is no problem.
Ans: b

43. A weld which has been radiographed will:


 Be radioactive.
 Be slightly radioactive if camera is left near weld for few minutes.
 Not be radioactive.
 Be radioactive only after exposure.
Ans: c

44. Inverse square law is not used to:


 Calculate distance from projector to radiograph.
 Calculate safe distance from exposure source.
 Establish act of exposure source.
 Mathematically calculate exposure time.
Ans: d

45. Genetic is the term that is used to describe the effects of radiation:
 On geological surveys.
 On generators.
 On generation.
 On geomorphic analysis.
Ans: c

46. Range of pocket dosimeter is:


 0-2000 mRem.
 0-200 mRem/hr.
 0-2000 micro Sv.
 0-2000 microSv/hr.
Ans: c

47. Radiation dose rate at 3 meter is 776 microSv/hr. at what distance a dose rate will be
7.5 microSv/hr?
 31.5 meter.
 32.5 meter.
 33.5 meter.
 30.5 meter.
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Ans: d.

48. A radioactive source of 46 Ci was used having RHM = 5.5 mSv/hr/mtr/Ci. At what
distance the dose rate will be 0.75 mRem?
 183.67 m.
 183.67 cm.
 183.67 km.
 183.67 in.
Ans: a.

49. A radioactive source of 64 Ci was used and it’s having RHM is 5.9 Rem/hr/foot/Ci. At
what distance the dose rate will be 7.55 mSv?
 20.36 feet.
 22.36 mtr.
 22.36 feet.
 22.36 cm.
Ans: c.

50. A radioactive source of 23 Ci was used having RHM = 0.55 Rem/hr/mtr/Ci. At what
distance the dose rate will be 7.55 mSv?
 4.09 in.
 4.09 mtr.
 4.09 cm.
 3.09 mtr.
Ans: b.

51. A radioactive source has a dose rate of 280 mRem/hr at a distance of one meter. What
is the dose rate at 15 meter?
 12.4 mSv.
 12.4 mR.
 12.4 Rem.
 12.4 µSv.
Ans: a.

52. Radiation will have immediate effect on:


 Gastrointestinal tissue.
 Bone marrow and brain tissue.
 Reproducing cell.
 Heart and lung muscle tissue.
Ans: c

53. A dose rate of 234 mR/hr will result in dose of ----- when exposed for 45 seconds?
 2.92 R.
 2.92 mSv.
 2.92 micro R.
 2.92 mR.
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Ans: d.

54. An Ir-192 source of 88 Ci will have an activity of ----- 148 days.


 20 Ci.
 21 Ci.
 12 Ci.
 22 Ci.
Ans: d.

55. Personal that use radioactive material on Saudi Aramco property must comply with:
 SAEP – 1141
 IATA regulations.
 ICRP – 1143.
 Health and safety exclusive directive.
Ans: a

56. Which of the following radiation dose received by the whole body in a short period of
time would likely be fatal?
 1000 mSv.
 1000 mR.
 1000 R
 1000 µSv.
Ans: c

57. Unshielded Ir-192 source of 15 Ci will have a dose rate of ----- at 42 feet from source
using gamma constant of 5.9 R/hr/Ci at one foot:
 501.7 Sv/hr.
 501.7 µR/hr.
 501.7 µSv/hr.
 501.7 mSv/hr.
Ans: c.

58. When the radiation dose rate is 128 mR/hr at 3 feet from the source, the barrier
distance of 7.5 microSv/hr will be ------- from the source.
 39.19 feet.
 39.19 microSv/hr.
 39.19 mR.
 39.19 m.
Ans: a.

59. A radioactive survey meter measured a dose rate of 32 mSv/h from a source at a
distance of one meter. What is the dose rate at a distance of 40 meter in Rem and
microSv?
 20 micro Sv, 2 Rem.
 20 micro Sv, 0.002 Rem.

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 2 micro Sv, 0.002 Rem.


 20 micro Sv, 0.02 Rem.
Ans: b.

60. It is -------- to wear dosimeter while transporting radioactive material from the storage
site to transporting vehicle:
 Seldom necessary.
 Mandatory.
 Non-mandatory.
 Recommended.
Ans: b

61. Readings from pocket dosimeter should be checked:


 Frequently.
 Monthly.
 At the end of working day.
 Hourly.
Ans: a

62. Unshielded Ir-192 source of 60 Ci will have a dose rate of ----- at 55 feet from source
using gamma constant of 5.9 R/hr/Ci at one foot:
 117 R/hr.
 117 mSv/hr.
 117 mR/hr.
 117 R/hr.
Ans: c.

63. If the source is not completely retracted into the projector you should:
 Continue the work as long as the radiation is reduced.
 See if the controls will still work and if they do, complete the next radiograph and it will
probably correct itself.
 Pull the projector with the control to a safe area and call for help.
 Stop the work, cordon off the area and call for help.
Ans: d

64. A radiation dose rate of 350 micro Sv/hr will reduce to ----- when the distance is
increased from 1 meter to 4 meters from the source:
 21.87 microSv/hr.
 21.87 Sv/hr.
 21.87 R/hr.
 21.87 microSv.
Ans: a.

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65. An unshielded Ir-192 source of 36 Ci with a gamma constant of 0.55 R/hr/Ci at 1 meter
from the source is exposed for 7 minutes at a distance of 16 meter. What will be the
dose?
 90.2 µSv/h.
 90.2 Sv.
 90.2 mSv/hr.
 90.2 µSv.
Ans: d.

66. To reduce the radiation exposure from 3 mR/hr at a distance of 8 meter from the source
to 7.5µSv/hr. you would have to increase the distance to:
 4 meters.
 32 meters.
 16 meters.
 1/16 meters.
Ans: c.

67. Radiation warnings for controlled area includes:


 A minimum of 4 signs, barrier tape and flashing lights.
 Signs and barrier tapes but are not adequate warning without the attention of the
radiographic technique.
 A minimum of 4 signs.
 A minimum of 4 signs and barrier tape.
Ans: a

68. Which of the following is the least penetrating type of radiation?


 Gamma.
 Alpha.
 Electromagnetic.
 Beta.
Ans: b

69. An Ir-192 source of 15Ci was used and it’s having RHM = 5.9 Rem/hr/foot/Ci. What is
the dose rate at 42 feet?
 501.7 µSv/hr.
 501.7 mSv/hr.
 501.7 mR/hr.
 501.7 R/hr.
Ans: a.

70. Radiation dose rate at 4 feet is 45 mRem/hr. At what distance a dose rate will be 7.5
microSv/hr?
 30.98 meter.
 30.98 inch.
 30.98 cmtr.
 30.98 feet.
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Ans: d.

71. Radiation dose rate at 1 feet is 330 mRem/hr. at what distance a dose rate will be 7.5
microSv/hr?
 32 mtr.
 22 feet.
 21 feet.
 22 cm.
Ans: c.

72. Vehicles transporting radioactive materials shall not exceed what speed?
 60 kmph.
 90 kmph.
 100 kmph.
 120 kmph.
Ans: b

73. If the film badge reading is normal, Dosimeter reading goes beyond 100 mR operator
should:
 Check the dosimeter, whether it is working or not.
 Check if he is wearing the dosimeter at all times.
 Stop the work.
 Change the dosimeter.
Ans: a

74. MLD defines:


 Maximum lethal detector.
 Maximum luminescent detector.
 Median lethal dose.
Ans: c

75. Radioactivity is defined as:


 Electromagnetic was from x-generator.
 Electromagnetic waves from electrically charged device.
 Microwaves from unstable atoms.
 Ionizing radiation and particles from radioactive isotopes.
Ans: d

76. Long term effects in whole life:


 We can not predict certainly.
 We can predict.
 Depends on what type of radiation is received and how much.
 Genetic effects.
Ans: a

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77. Which is the most sensitive part against radiation?


 Blood cells.
 Bone marrow.
 Hand and legs.
 Reproductive cells in the nucleus.
Ans: d

78. Survey meter calibration:


 They must do in every 6 months.
 No need to calibrate.
 Calibration will not be of much use.
 Once in a year.
Ans: a

79. When a radioactive source is in the shielded position inside the projector the maximum
radiation level at 30 cm (at 4” is 200mR/hr).
 10 mR/hr.
 200 mR/hr.
 20 mR/hr.
 50 mR/hr.
Ans: c

80. After use and prior to loading the radioactive device to the storage container:
 There is no radiation leakage.
 We must check the level rear to top of the device whether the source is inside or not.
 The source has retracted inside the device.
 Leak test to be done.
Ans: b

81. A person set back his foot from 10 feet to 20 feet from radioactive source, the radiation
will be:
 1/3rd.
 1/4th.
 4 times.
 2 times.
Ans: b

82. TLD defines:


 Thermo luminescent device.
 Thermo luminescent detector.
 Thulium luminescent device.
Ans: b

83. Which of the following are the best reduction factors?

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 Time, speed and shielding


 Speed, shielding and distance.
 Time, distance and shielding.
Ans: c

84. An object is placed in the path of an X-ray beam:


 The object becomes radioactive.
 The object gets penetrated by X-rays.
 The object will not become radioactive.
Ans: b

85. While doing radiography work, if the survey meter gets spoiled or damaged then the
operator:
 Should stop the work and get a new survey meter.
 Post one qualified and certified person then get a new survey meter.
 Stop the work and inform to site supervisor.
 Ensure that nobody enters the area.
Ans: a

86. After reaching the site you have found that the survey meter’s calibration has expired:
 Come to shop and get new calibrates one.
 No need to change the survey meter.
 After completion of work you can change the survey meter.
Ans: a

87. Intensity X time = Dose, is the formula


 Which measures the cumulative dose.
 Which measures the disintegration.
 We can find the time and how much dose we can receive without exceeding the permissible
limit.
 a and c
Ans: c

88. If the half life of Ir-192 is 74 days, what will be the new strength on 222 days when the
original source is 40 Ci?
 15 Ci.
 25 Ci.
 35 Ci.
 05 Ci.
Ans: d.

89. How many survey meters shall be available to use while doing radiography?
 One.
 Two.
 No need of as survey meter.
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 No need to use a survey meter while operating.


Ans: b

90. RAD defines:


 Roentgen absorbed dose.
 Radiation absorbed dose.
 Radiation absorbed disk.
 Radiation abstruse dose.
Ans: b.

91. Find the thickness of lead to be used to reduce the intensity from 32 mR/hr to 2 mR/hr
for an IR-192 source? Lead HVL is 0.22”.
 0.88 mtr.
 0.88”.
 0.44”
 0.44cm.
Ans: b.

92.
92. Film badge is a
 Personal monitor.
 Radiation monitor.
 Measure of radiation intensity.
Ans: a

93. Radionuclide waste disposal – contamination – half life:


 Radioactive half life.
 Biological half life.
 Half value thickness.
 Effective Half life.
Ans: d

94. While doing the radiography work, the source is inside the projector during fire
accident, the operator is also affected in the accident:
 Inform to the Loss Prevention Department (LPD) and Non Destructive Engineering (NDE)
supervisor.
 Windup the equipment.
 Inform your office.
 Go back to your room.
Ans: a

95. Short time – high dose:


 Genetic effect.
 Somatic effect.
 Hereditary effect.

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Ans: b

96. What are the back ground radiations?


 Natural radiation isotope.
 Cosmetic radiation.
 a and b.
Ans: c

97. Exposed person like fatalities:


 1000 mR.
 2 Rem.
 500 R.
 5 Rem.
Ans: c

98. Radiation due to:


 De stabilization of the electron.
 Different proportion of proton and neutron on the nucleus.
 Different proportion of proton and neutron as the orbit.
 Different proportion of electron ands proton as the orbit.
Ans: a

99. Ionization of a particle:


 Must have positive charge.
 Must have negative charge.
 Must have a radioactivity.
 Must have a positive or negative charge.
Ans: d

100. If you are working in radiography after the exposure what will you do first?
 Physically check your projector and guide tube, whether source came back to the projector
or not.
 You go to the film side.
 You go back and put other film.
 Use a survey meter before going near to the source.
Ans: d

101.
101. Maximum radiation level from a sealed source storage container from 12” distance.
 10 mR.
 20 mR.
 50 mR.
 2 mR.
Ans: b

102. TLD:
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 Record dose.
 Total exposure.
 Cumulative exposure.
Ans: c

103. Radiation caution symbol:


 Yellow back ground.
 Red back ground.
 Red yellow back ground.
 Green signal.
Ans: a

104. Survey meter at site:


 One.
 Two.
 Each radiographer one.
 Four.
Ans: c

105. You are going for exposure now, If you want to reduce the intensity, what you will do
first:
 You go near the source with out shielding.
 You go near the source with survey meter.
 You go to find out where is the shielding.
 None of the above.
Ans: c
106. Inverse square law:
 We want safety.
 We want safe distance.
 We want security.
 We want safety also with others.
Ans: d

107. You have doubt about overdose during radiography, what you will do next?
 TLD
 Survey meter.
 Pocket dosimeter.
 Film badge.
Ans: c

108. Radiography means:


 Photography.

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 Photography record.
 Material inspection.
 Penetrate metal image that appear on the film.
Ans: d

109. If you worked in radiation 64 days, how much dose you will get in 64 days? Your
quarterly limit is 1250 mR.
 1.00 mR.
 1.15 Rem.
 1250 mR.
 1.15 Rem.
Ans: c

110. Tenth value layer will:


 Reduce one half.
 Reduce tenth.
 Reduce tenth one.
 Reduce one tenths.
Ans: b

111. Passing radiation intensity:


 Reduce the distance.
 Increase the distance.
 Square the distance.
 Directly proportional to square the distance.
Ans: d

112. Use of radioactive materials is governed by:


 The plant engineer.
 Saudi Aramco GI 900.
 IATA regulations.
 The International Commission for Radiological Protection Recommendation.
Ans: d

113. A radiographer gets 200 mR/hr. how much he will get in 3 hours?
 200 mR.
 300 mR.
 400 mR.
 600 mR.
Ans: d.

114. If you are going for radiography, on the way your source is stolen:
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 Contact the issuer of the source.
 Come back to the shop and collect another source.
 Come back to the shop and inform about the incident.
Ans: d

115. If you received overdose, which affect in the generation of the human:
 Genetic.
 Sarcastic.
 Somatic.
Ans: a.

116. 1 Grey is equivalent to:


 100 Rad.
 100 MSv.
 100 Ci.
 100 GBq.
Ans: a

117. After 224 days 100 curies of Ir-192 becomes approximately:


 100 Ci.
 25 Ci.
 12.5 Ci.
 6 Ci.
Ans: c

118. Radiations are detected by:


 Smell.
 Color.
 Light.
 None of the above.
Ans: d

119.
119. If you get over dose, a person can’t sit with you:
 True.
 False.
Ans: b

120.
120. When the source is retracted inside the projector the radiation level outside the
source is:
 Radiation is at zero level.
 Sufficiently low to work with the projector.
 Should not allow the non-occupational worker.

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 The radiation is nil at 19 meters away from the source.


Ans: a

121. A newly charged pocket dosimeter will read the following:


 O mR.
 2 mR.
 200 mR.
 2 mR/hr
Ans: a

122. When you have taken the source from the storage place to vehicle, you have to wear
dosimeter:
 True.
 False.
Ans: a

123. When the pocket dosimeter does not show significant dose whereas the TLD shows a
high dose:
dose:
 Check the pocket dosimeter.
 Check the film badge processing.
 Check whether he is wearing his pocket dosimeter at all time.
 All of the above.
Ans: c

124. When the source is involved in road accident, what will you do first?
 Remove the source from the vehicle.
 First aid should be given to injured person.
 Put the barrier across the road and set up the radiation level 2 mR/hr.
 Survey the area with the survey meter.
Ans: d.

125. High radiation area:


 Radiation will be in excess of 100 mR/hr.
 Radiation will be 2 mR/hr at the rope.
 Very high radiation above 5 R/hr.
 None of the above.
Ans: a

126. Co-60 needs:


 More distance and less shielding than Ir-192.
 More shielding and less distance than Ir-192.
 More shielding and more distance than Ir-192.
 Lead can stop Co-60 penetration.
Ans: c

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127. Radiation can be:


 Sensed by human sense.
 Cannot be sensed by human sense.
 Can be sensed by animal.
 None of the above.
Ans: b

128. Use of radioactive material in Saudi Aramco project is administrated as per:


 G.I. 0053 and SAIP – 008.
 By International Radiation Protection Council.
 IATA regulation.
 KACST.
Ans: b

129. If you are deciding to transport the source, what you will do last?
 I will drive the vehicle.
 I will survey the vehicle.
 I will sing a song.
 I will ask for to deliver the source.
Ans: b

130. The long range effects on body tissue from exposure to ionizing radiation?
 Always result in causing cancer.
 Will not cause cancer provided the cumulative dose is below 300 Rem in a lifetime.
 Cannot be predicted with certainty.
 Depends entirely upon the type of radiation absorbed into the body.
Ans: c

131. If an Ir-192 source has a gamma ray constant of 0.48R per curie per hour at one meter,
how far away from an uncollimated 30 curie Ir-192 source is the 2mRem/hr barrier?
 1.1 meters.
 8.4 meters.
 84 meters.
 840 meters.

Ans: c

132. After the exposure, how you will confirm that source is safely back in the projector.
 By Electronic Personal Dosimeter
 By Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter
 By Survey Meter
 By None of the Above.
Ans: c

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133. Quality factors for different types of radiation are applied because?
 Some forms of ionizing radiation are more damaging to human tissue than others.
 Although human cells are damaged by non-ionizing radiation they are not all damaged in
the same way.
 Calculations are necessary to compensate for detection errors in radiation instruments.
 Electromagnetic and particulate radiations have different ranges in air.

Ans: a

134. The Sievert is a unit used to:


 Measure the strength of a radioactive source.
 Provide a means for measuring the biological effectiveness of a dose received.
 Provide information related to the specific activity of a radioactive source.
 Measure the number of ion pairs per meter in air produced by any form of ionizing radiation.
Ans: b

135. An Ir-192 radioactive source of 0.3700 m Ci is used. RHM = 0.55 Rem/Ci/mtr/h.


Radiographer is working at 16 ft from source. If radiographer worked for 2400 Sec,
what is the dose received by him in mSv?
 0.00057 mSv.
 0.57 mSv.
 0.0057 mSv.
 0.000057 mSv.
Ans: d.

136. If a calibrated radiation survey meter is reading 560 micro Sievert at 16 feet from a
source of radiation, how much additional distance must a radiographer move to be at
a 2 mRem/hr barrier?
 81.13 feet.
 81.13 meter.
 81.13 inch.
 8 meter.
Ans: b

137. An Ir-192 radioactive source has strength 45 Ci. What is the strength after 225 days?
 5 mSv.
 22.5 Ci.
 5.625 Ci.
 11.25 Ci.
Ans: c.

138. A radioactive source gives out radiation of 3,700 mSv/h. A radiographer has worked
for two hours 36 minutes. What is the dose received in Rem, µSv, mRem?
 962 mR, 9620000 µSv, 962000 mRem.
 962 R, 9620000 µSv, 962000 mRem.
 962 mR, 9620000 µSv, 962000 Rem.
 962 mR, 9620000 µSv, 96200 mRem.
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139. The dose rate is 2 meters from 10 Ci, Co-60 source with 2.4 cm of lead shielding will
be:
 32.5 R/h
 130 mRem/h
 8.125 Sv/hr
 32.50 mSv/h
 None of the above

140. After the exposure where should the survey be made?


 180° of the projector and full length of guide tube.
 360° of the projector and full length of wind-out & guide tube.
 180° of the projector and tip of guide tube.
 360 °of the projector and full length of guide tube.
Ans: d.

141. Radiation level of 45 mRem / hrs is measured at a distance of 12 feet for Co-60
source, at what distance in cm radiation will be only 0.2 Sv/ hr?
 56.7 cm
 56.7 m
 65.7 cm
 65.7 m
Ans: a.

142. What is the activity of Co-60 after 21.2 years, if activity today is 70 Ci. Half life of Co-
60 is 5.3 years.
 17.5 Ci.
 8.75 Ci.
 4.375 Ci.
 2.1875 Ci.
Ans: c.

143. What should radiographer check before start of work?


 Projector, guide tube, survey meter
 Wind-out, guide tube, extension tube
 Projector, guide tube, wind-out
 Wind-out, extension tube, survey meter.
Ans: b
144. Danger labels on the radioactive isotope projectors are not mandatory provided that
the transport vehicle is adequately identified with danger signs.
 True
 False
Ans: b

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145. Which of the following describes a sealed radioactive source?


 One which has at least two levels of contaminant one of which at least at 1 hour fire rating.
 One which housed in a locked in metallic container which has at least two keys.
 One which is permanently bonded of fixed in a capsule and will minimize the possibility of
airborne contamination.
 One which must not be opened without the approval of the Radiation Protection.
Ans: c

146. Which of the following devices is used to minimize radiation emission in unwanted
direction?
 Source stops
 Radiation barriers
 Source guide tubes
 Collimators.
Ans: d

147. Which of the following is correct statement?


 The Sievert has no connection with the Rem, it is measure of activity.
 Lead shielding will not stop alpha particles.
 Doubling your distance from a source will reduce the dose rate by ¼.
 A dose rate of 100 mR/hr at 1 meter would be reduced to 50mR/h at 2 meter.
Ans: c

148.
148. The formula “Dose = Rate x Time is used for:
 To calculate the amount of radiation dose received over a period of time
 To calculate the radiation necessary to expose the film to a certain dose.
 To calculate the amount of time a radiographer may remain in a radiation area without
exceeding the dose limit
 Both a and c
Ans: d

149. How often are radiation survey meters required to be calibrated?


 They must be calibrated every six month.
 They must be on site and in use during radiography.
 Whenever they fail to respond in a near manner.
 Calibration is not necessary if the radiographer has both a film badge and dosimeter.
Ans: a

150. An Ir-192 source of 64 Ci was used having RHM = 5.9 Rem/hr/foot/Ci. At what distance
the dose rate will be 7.5 microSv?
 709 feet
 71 feet
 7095 feet
 1419 feet.
Ans: a.

151. One Becquerel equals


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 3.7x10¹º dps
 1 dps
 3.7 dps
 None of the above
Ans: a

152. A researcher desire to have 10 Ci of Ir-192 source. Which has 74.3 days half-life? It
takes 10 days for shipment to reach its destination then quantity which must be
shipped is:
 10.977 Ci
 109.77 Ci
 1097.7 Ci
 None of the above.
Ans: a

153. Approximately how long would it take for 20 curie Co-60 source to decay to 2.5 curie?
 5.3 days
 10.6 years
 15.9 years
 None of the above.
Ans: c

154. A radiographer 5 meters away from the source will reduce his exposure to which of
the following when he moves back to 10 meters.
meters.
 One third
 One quarter
 One half
 One eight.
Ans: b

155. The Quality factor for Ir-192 and Co-60 is:


 The same = 1
 The same = 5
 Different
 Variable for each  source.
Ans: d

156. How many half value layers should be placed between the source and the
radiographer to reduce the dose received by the radiographer to 1/10 of the original
dose?
 5 HVL
 3 HVL
 3.3 HVL
 3.6 HVL
Ans: c

157. Vehicle transporting radioactive source shall have radiation warning sign posted:
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 In front only
 On the rear only
 Both in front and rear
 It is not required.
Ans: c

158. Difference in radiation due to distance is calculated by using:


 Reverse square law.
 Obverse square law.
 Inverse square law.
 None of the above.
Ans: c

159.
159. A weld which has been radiographed will:
 Be radioactive.
 Be slightly radioactive if camera is left near weld for few minutes.
 Not be radioactive.
 Be radioactive only after exposure.
Ans: c

160. Best protection from radiation;


 By proper use of dosimeter and survey meter
 By keeping TLD between you and source.
 Using low intensity source.
 By keeping source at distance.
Ans: d

161. X-ray and  ray having:


 Little mass and no weight.
 No mass and no weight.
 No mass and less weight.
 All of the above.
Ans: b

162. All X-ray machine having:


 Same energy but different mass.
 Variable energy.
 Different energy but same mass.
 All of the above character.
Ans: b

163. The annual permissible dose for foot and hands is:

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 5 Rem.
 15 Rem.
 50 Rem
 5000 mR.
Ans: c

164. Cobalt 60 today is 2.5 Ci, after five half life. What is the initial activity?
 40 Ci.
 20 Ci.
 80 Ci.
 10 Ci.
Ans: c

165. Transport index table at one-meter distance is 2. this is which category?


 Yellow I.
 Yellow II.
 Yellow III.
 Yellow IV.
Ans: b

166. Temporary storage pit approval by -----, and the validity period ------.
 Company management, one year.
 RSO, 1 -1/2 year.
 Technical manager, 10 years.
 Inspection department. (SA), 6 months.
Ans: d

167. Dosimeter reading range:


 100 to 200 mR.
 0 to 1000 mR.
 10 to 20 mR.
 0 to 200 mR.
Ans: d

168.
168. 60 minutes working per day in a week (5 days in a week). Permissible dose 2 mR. how
much dose received in a week?
 10 mR.
 20 mR.
 40 mR.
 5 mR.
Ans: a

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169. Approximately where you will conduct the radiation survey, on the camera?
 One meter.
 One foot.
 One kilometer.
 One yard.
Ans: a

170. 10 mSv, 2 R, 500 mR equals to:


 2500 mR.
 3500 mR.
 4000 mR.
 1500 mR.
Ans: b

171. Alarm rate meter calibration:


 One year.
 One month.
 Tow month.
 Two year.
Ans: a

172. The source strength is 4780 mCi, how much distance required reducing the radiation
level of 0.75 mR? RHM = 500 R/ Ci /hr/ mtr.
 46.55 meters.
 56.45 meters.
 66.54 meters.
 55.45 meters.
Ans: b

173. What are the safety requirements for night time radiography?
 Flash light and sign boards.
 Red and yellow flashing lights.
 Safety shoes and safety helmets.
 Sign boards, red and yellow flashing lights.
Ans: d

174. During working 80 minutes time the dose meter readings shows 115 mR. How much
you have received dose after 21 minutes?
 133 mR.
 145 mR.
 150 mR.
 170 mR.

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175. During radiography the camera is locked position, then the source:
 In the guide tube.
 Near by components.
 Center of the ‘S’ tube.
 It is in the exposure are.
Ans: c

176. What is the half value layer?


 The time it takes one half of a radioactive material to be passed from the body as waste
material.
 The time it takes one half of the atoms of a radioisotopes to disintegrate.
 The time to ride the body of one of the radioactive material by a combination of biological
elimination and radioactive decay.
 None of the above.
Ans: b

177. What is the time period for wipe testing?


 One year.
 6 month.
 Two month.
 Four month.
Ans: b

178. When you will check your dosimeter?


 Before starting the work and after completion of the work.
 When it is necessary.
 Frequently during the job.
 Not necessary to check.
Ans: c

179. You are the radiographer and your partner should be a:


 Friend.
 RSO.
 Qualified radiographer.
 Senior radiographer.
Ans: c

180. The most penetrating radiation from radioisotope is:


 Beta particle.
 Gamma rays.

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 X-rays.
 Alpha particles.
Ans: b

181.
181. Compare Ir-192 and Co-60:
 Ir-192 is low radiation intensity and more penetrating ability.
 Ir-192 is low radiation intensity and less penetrating ability.
 Co-60 is low radiation intensity and more penetrating ability.
 Co-60 is more radiation intensity and less penetrating ability.
Ans: b.

182. Which one is the most sensitive in the human body against radiation?
 Blood cells.
 Internal organs.
 Reproductive cells.
 Skin
Ans: c

183.
183. Who is handling the maintenance of film badge and dosimeter?
 General Manager.
 KACST.
 Saudi Aramco.
 Company RSO
Ans: d.

184. Leak test how and which part you will do?
 Using cotton waste and nearby guide tube.
 Using chemical paper and nearby source.
 Cotton waste and nearby guide tube area in the camera.
 None of the above.
Ans: c

185. Electronic pocket dosimeter calibration duration is:


 Six month once.
 Yearly once.
 Three month once.
 Two year once.
Ans: b

186. Which one survey meter is the best survey meter?


 Geiger Muller counter.
 Gas proportional counter.
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 Ionization counter.
 BF3 Counter.
Ans: a

187. 1 mCi = --------- Bq.


 3.7 x 10¹³
 37 x 10¹º
 10ܻ
3.7 X 10ܻ
 None of the above.
Ans: a

188. Where you will keep the warning signs:


 Nearby the gate entry – one board.
 The radiation controlled area – three boards.
 The radiation controlled area – four boards.
 Nearby office area – two boards.
Ans: c

189. The inverse square law is used to determine;


 The amount of radiation one can safety receives.
 The distance of the source from the film.
 The radiation intensity at any distance when the intensity of a radioactive isotope is known.
 How far the source must be inside the projector to be locked in.
Ans: c

190. If the half value of concrete is 1.6” for Ir-192, how many inches of concrete are
necessary to reduce a radiation level of 64mR/hr to 2mR/hr?
 3.2 inches.
 4.8 inches.
 8.0 inches.
 16 inches.
Ans: c

191. Which of the following terms is used to describe the effects of radiation on the body?
 Genetic
 Bad
 Somatic
 Relative exposure.
Ans: d

192. How often should film badges be turned in and processes to determine the dose
received by the radiographer?
 Daily.
 Weekly.
 Monthly.
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 Yearly
Ans: c

193. Which of the following is the major cause of over exposure incidents?
 Sources falling out of the projector.
 Failure to properly use survey meters.
 Roughly behavior.
 Failure to wear radiation protective equipment.
Ans: a
194. Which of the following options would be best if a radioactive source could not be fully
retracted into its shield or projector?
 Disconnect the guide tube and put it in a lead box.
 Determine where the source is stuck, remove it with tongs and put it into a lead box.
 Quickly cover the projector / instrument with lead sheets.
 Evacuate the site, ensure everyone is kept at a safe distance, inform inspection and loss
prevention for assistance.
Ans: d

195. To reduce exposure rate 2mR/hr from 32mR/hr, the distance from the source should
be?
 Doubled.
 Tripled.
 Increased by a factor of 4.
 Increased by a factor of eight.
Ans: c.

196. What is the purpose of a film badge?


 Film badges absorb the radiation there by preventing exposure of people.
 Film badges measure cumulative exposure to radiation.
 Film badges measure the lowest exposure received.
 Film badges prevent the exposure of the source to radiation.
Ans: b.

197. Which of the following is the best description of a REM?


 Radiation emission measure – a unit of measure of radioactivity.
 Roentgen escape monitor – the value associated with the leakage of radiation from
radioactive isotope storage containers.
 Roentgen equivalent man – the quantity of radiation of any type, absorbed by man,
produces a physiological effect equivalent to the absorption of one roentgen of X-rays or
gamma rays.
 Radiation effect man – the measure of the effect radiation has on man.
Ans: c

198. Where shall “Danger – Radiation” signs be placed on vehicles transporting


radioactive materials?
 On the front of the vehicle.
 On the front and back of the vehicle.
 Anywhere on the vehicle as long as it is more than 4 feet above the road surface.
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Ans: b

199. Which of the following radiation doses received by the whole body in a short period
of time would likely be fatal?
 100mR.
 1000mR.
 500R.
 1R.
Ans: c

200. What is the half life of Iridium 192?


 30 days.
 74 days.
 90 days.
 5.2 years.
Ans: b

201.
201. Which of the following may be damages by overexposure to radiation?
 Blood tissue.
 Skin.
 Internal organs.
 All of the above may be damaged.
Ans: d.

202. Which of the following is one method of reducing exposure to radiation?


 Get as far away from the source as possible.
 Spend as little time as possible near the source.
 Put as much shielding material between you and the source as possible.
 All of the above methods are ways to reduce exposure to radiation.
Ans: d

203. Which of the following terms is used to describe the effects of radiation that may be
passed on to future generations?
 Cancer.
 Bad.
 Somatic
 Hereditary.
Ans: d

204. What is the usual range of measurement for which radiation survey meters are
capable?
 0-1000 mR.
 0-1000 mR /hr.
 0-200 mR /hr.
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 0-200 R.
Ans: b

205. What must the radiographer do immediately after the completion of each exposure?
(The source is cranked in).
 Physically survey the projector and guide tube to insure that the source has returned to the
shielded position.
 Return the projector to the storage box in the truck.
 Change the film and set up for the next shot.
 Survey the entire area before approaching the film to insure that the residual radiation has
been attenuated.
Ans: a

206. What should a properly and newly charged pocket dosimeter read?
 O mR.
 200 mR.
 100 mR.
 Somewhere around mid scale.
Ans: a

207. Which of the following are the responsibilities of field radiographers or other users of
radioactive material?
 They are fully responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.
 They must protect radioactive materials from loss or theft.
 They must store radioactive materials properly.
 All of the above.
Ans: d

208. Which of the following devices is used to minimize radiation emission in unwanted
directions?
 Source guide tubes.
 Radiation barriers.
 Collimators.
 Source stops.
Ans: c

209. What is the event action to be taken in the event a vehicle transporting radioactive
material is involved in an accident and the driver is not injured?
 Assist the injured.
 Move the projector safely off the road.
 Make an immediate survey to determine radiation levels.
 Set up a 2mR/hr barrier and then survey the source.
Ans: c

210. What does the acronym RAD stand for?


 Radiation absorbed dose.

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 Radiation absorbed dose rate.


 Radioactive and dangerous.
 Radiation and dosimeter.
Ans: a

211. How does the Sievert and the Rem relate to each other?
 1 Rem = 100 Sieverts.
 1 sievert = 100 Rem.
 The sievert has no connection with the Rem, it is a measure of activity.
 One is a biological unit; the other is named after the scientist who discovered radioactivity.
Ans: b

212. Which of the following is best describes radioactivity?


 The emission of X and Gamma rays from radiation producing equipment.
 The emission of ionizing energy from any electrically operated equipment.
 The emission of microwaves from unstable nuclei.
 The emission of ionizing rays or particles from radioactive material.
Ans: d

213. What is ionization?


 The process of nuclear fusion.
 Splitting the nucleus of an atom with intense microwave energy.
 Bombarding material with neutrons to make it radioactive.
 Splitting an atom into positive and negative components.
Ans: d

214. Which of the following best describes a sealed radioactive source?


 One which has at least two levels of containment one of which has at least a 1 hour fire
rating.
 One which is housed in a locked, metallic container which has at least two keys.
 One which is permanently bonded or fixed in a capsule and will minimize the possibility for
airborne contamination.
 One which must not be opened without the approval of the radiation protection committee.
Ans: c

215. What is curie?


 A new unit used to indicate the type of radiation emitted.
 A new unit associated with the activity of non-ionizing radiation.
 A unit which indicates the strength or intensity of a radioactive source.
 A new unit related to tissue damage.
Ans: c

216. Gamma rays are:


 Similar to X-rays with regard to their effect on body tissue.
 Completely stopped by shielding.
 Always emitted at the same energy level.
 Only damaging above energy of 400 Kev.
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217. Which of the following best describes a ‘Radiation area’?


 Any area where a source in excess of 20 Ci is to be used.
 Any area where the dose rate exceeds 0.25mR/hr.
 Any area where it is possible to receive a dose a dose rate in excess of 100mR/hr.
 An area where special dosimeter in addition to a TLD is required.
Ans: b

218. What is Becquerel?


 The disintegration of 3,700 million atom every minutes.
 The disintegration of 3,700 million atoms every seconds.
 The number of grams in 1 Ci of Radium.
 Disintegration per second.
Ans: d

219. Which of the forms of electromagnetic radiation?


 X-rays.
 Gamma rays.
 Bremsstrahlung.
 a,b,c correct.
Ans: d

220. Radioactivity results from:


 An imbalance of protons and neutrons in the orbital shells.
 An excess of electrons.
 Too many positive ions.
 An imbalance of protons and neutron in the nucleus.
Ans: d

221. Which of the following is a source of man-made radiation?


 Cosmic radiation.
 Radiations from Uranium ore.
 Radioactivity in the body.
 Radioactive waste.
Ans: d

222. What does ALARA means?


 A low-level radioactive area.
 As low as reasonably achievable.
 All laboratories are radiation areas.
 A linearly attenuated radioactive absorber.
Ans: b

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223. If a worker always wears the general purpose film badge attached to his shirt pocket:
 He will be protected from receiving a radiation overexposure.
 It will be suitable to detect the dose he receives if he works with alpha emitting nuclides.
 He cannot receive more than 5mR/year.
 The badge will detect radiations from Beta, X and Gamma radiations.
Ans: d

224. What are three basic means of providing protection from radiation?
 Time, distance and age.
 Distance, source strength and shielding.
 Time, distance and shielding.
 Attitude, cross section of exposure and size of source.
Ans: c

225. What is the time it takes for one-half of radioactive materials ingested to be passed
from the body as waste called?
 Biological half life.
 Radioactive half life.
 Effective half life.
 Ingestion passing time.
Ans: a

226. Co-60 and Ir-192 Radiographic Crews consists of:


 C0-60 – Four technicians, Ir-192 – Three technicians.
 Ir-192 – two technicians, C0-60 – four technicians.
 Ir-192 – four technicians and Co-60 – two technicians.
 Co-60 – two technicians, Ir-192 – two technicians.
Ans: b

227. What is TLD stands for:


 Thermo luminescent dosimeter.
 Thermo luminous detector.
 Threshold limit detector.
 Transient level device.
Ans: a

228. Direct reading dosimeters measure dose in:


 mR/hr.
 mR.
 Rem.
 Rad.
Ans: b

229. Ionizing radiation can cause damage to:


 Genetic

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 Blood cells.
 Concrete and lead walls.
 a, b above
Ans: d

230. After use and prior to transporting a field radiography source such as Ir-192:
 Survey must be done to ensure that the source has turned to its shielded / secure position.
 The source must be leak tested.
 Both a and b are correct.
 None of the above corrects.
Ans: a

231. Gamma and X radiation damage human body tissue by a process known as:
 Ionization.
 Scattering.
 Genetic effects.
 Dose rate.
Ans: a

232. When a body tissue cell is damage by radiation:


 The cell may lose its ability to reproduce.
 The cell may die.
 Damage is caused by knocking an electron out of the orbit of its parent atom.
 All of the above.
Ans: d

233. The basis difference between X-rays and gamma rays is:
 Their RBE.
 Their origin.
 Their ability to damage cells of human tissue.
 Those gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation.

Ans: b

234. Radiation hazard to human exist from:


 Natural radiation.
 Primary and scattered radiations.
 Primary beams only.
 All types of radiation except electromagnetic radiations.
Ans: b

235. The primary hazard in radiography comes from:


 Internal radiation.
 Gamma rays and alpha particles.
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 Beta particles.
 External radiation.
Ans: d

236. The radiation hazard that exists when radioactive materials get inside the body is
called:
 A genetic hazard.
 An internal hazard.
 A whole body dose.
 An external hazard.
Ans: b

237. An X-ray machine present as an internal radiation hazard:


 True.
 False.
Ans: a

238. The most penetrating radiation from radioisotopes is:


 Beta particle.
 Gamma rays.
 Alpha particles.
 X-rays.
Ans: b

239. Radioactive half life is:


 The time it takes one-half of the atoms of a radioisotopes to disintegrate.
 The time it takes one-half of a radioactive material to be passed from the body as waste
materials.
 The time needed to rid the body of one-half of a radioactive material by a combination of
biological elimination and radioactive decay.
Ans: a

240: Biological half-life is:


 The time it takes one-half of the atoms of a radioisotopes to disintegrate.
 The time it takes one-half of a radioactive material to be passed from the body as waste
materials.
 The time needed to rid the body of one-half of a radioactive material by a combination of
biological elimination and radioactive decay.
Ans: b

241. Effective Half-life is:


 The time it takes one-half of the atoms of a radioisotopes to disintegrate.
 The time it takes one-half of a radioactive material to be passed from the body as waste
materials.
 The time needed to rid the body of one-half of a radioactive material by a combination of
biological elimination and radioactive decay.
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Ans: c

242. In radiography “RBE” stands for:


 Radiation being emitted.
 Relative biological effectiveness.
 A unit of absorbed dose.
 Radiographic barrier energy.
Ans: b

243. An exposure of 1 Roentgen of gamma radiation equals an absorbed of 1 Rad:


 True.
 False.
Ans: a

244. The unit expresses the biological dose produced in humans by any type of radiation
is the:
 Rem.
 Rad.
 Roentgen.
 RBE.
Ans: a

245. A given radiation dose will cause less damage if it is received over a very short period
of time if it received over a long period of time:
 True.
 False.
Ans: b

246. A person who is 10 years old would be subject to greater radiation damage from a
given exposure than a person age of 27:
 True.
 False.
Ans: a

247. Allowed to work in a radiation area a person would be a minimum age:


 15 years old.
 21 years old.
 18 years old.
 5(N-18) years old.
Ans: c

248. Some body cells are more radio sensitive than others:
 True.
 False.
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249. Which of the following does not influence the effect that radiation doses have
individuals?
 The part of the body exposed.
 The age of the individual exposed.
 The time span over which a dose is received.
 The amount of alpha particle exposed.
Ans: d

250. The earliest indication of radiation damage may be detected in the:


 Nerves cell.
 Skin cells.
 Bone cells.
 Blood cells.
Ans: d

251. Is it possible to receive a dose considerably above the regulatory limits without
showing detectable radiation effects?
 True.
 False.
Ans: a

252. MLD stands for:


 Mild.
 Measured legal dose.
 Moderate limit dose.
 Median lethal dose. (This causes 50% of those exposed to die).
Ans: d

253. Radiation measuring devices operate on the principle of Ionization:


 True.
 False.
Ans: a

254. Personnel monitoring devices provide cumulative reading of radiation exposure:


exposure:
 True.
 False.
Ans: a

255. Survey meters provide:


 Cumulative reading.
 Radiation exposure rate.
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 Only readings of gamma radiations.


 Reading which must be checked on a separated reading device.
Ans: b

256. The indication in pocket dosimeters depends upon a:


 G-M tube.
 Battery to provide electrical power.
 Quartz fiber electroscope.
 Theory that like charges attract and unlike charge repel.
Ans: c

257. The film badge operates on the principle that:


 Light exposes the film.
 Heat exposes film.
 Ionizing radiation exposes film.
 Alpha particle exposes film.
Ans: c

258. The pocket dosimeter has the advantage of:


 Being more accurate than the film badge.
 Providing a permanent record of radiation exposure.
 Providing an immediate of radiation exposure.
 All of the above.
Ans: c

259. When wearing a pocket dosimeter and no need to wear a film badge at the same time:
 True.
 False.
Ans: b

260. The principle of G-M counter is:


 Slow down the ion flow to make detection easier.
 Provide electrical power for operation of the meter.
 To amplify the effects of the radiation entering the tube.
 To read extremely high levels of radiation.
Ans: c

261. When reading the low level radiation, which is more effective?
 Ionization chamber.
 G-M counter.
 Gas proportional counter.
 None of the above.
Ans: b
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262. A complete survey means:


 360º to the projector and full length of guide tube.
 180º to the projector.
 180º to the projector and full length of guide tube.
 360º to the projector and full length of the crank unit, guide tube.
Ans: a

263. When the distance is doubled from radiation source:


 Radiation will be reduced 25%.
 Radiation will be reduced 50%.
 Radiation will be 2 mR/hr At 19 meters Away from the source.
 None of the above.
Ans: a

264.Personnel
264.Personnel Utilizing, Transporting, handling, storage Ionizing radiation sources shall
comply with:
 IATA
 SAEP-1141
 KACST
 ISO 9001-2000
Ans: b.

265. According to Saudi Aramco, which document covers the maintenance of Radiographic
exposure devices?
 SAEP – 1141.
 OID-N-RS-02.
 OID-N-RS-03.
 OID-N-RS-04
Ans: b.

266. Radiographic Exposure Device – Wipe Test, which document covers this procedure
according to Saudi Aramco?
 SAEP – 1141.
 OID-N-RS-02
 OID-N-RS-04
 GI 2.100
Ans: c.

267. Pre-Calculated Intensity for an unshielded source is:


 2 mR.
 2 mR /hr.
 0.75 mR.
 0.75 mR /hr.
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Ans: d.

268. Minimum number of personnel during Radiography is :


 Three persons.
 Four persons.
 Two persons.
 One persons.
Ans: c.

269.Minimum
269.Minimum number of personnel during X-ray (>350 KV) is:
 Two technicians.
 Four technicians.
 Three technicians.
 Minimum Four technicians.
Ans: d.

270. Gamma Ray using C0-60, the minimum number of personnel is:
 Two persons.
 Three persons.
 One persons.
 Four persons.
Ans: d.

271. Radiographer’s work permit validity according to Saudi Aramco procedure is:
 Three years.
 One years.
 Two years.
 Four years.

Ans: c.

272. According to Saudi Aramco procedures, which department issues the temporary
storage facilities?
 EPD/ RPU.
 ID – RPO.
 Loss Prevention.
 Producing Engineering.
Ans: b.

273. The design of Radioactive storage facilities must be approved by:


 ID-RPO
 EPD/ RPU.
 Loss Prevention.

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Ans: b.

274. Temporary Storage Pit validity is:


 One year.
 Two year.
 Six month.
 Three month.
Ans: c.

275.
275. The maximum allowable source strength in off-shore facilities is:
 35 Ci.
 45 Ci.
 55 Ci.
 40 Ci.
Ans: a.

276. Where you be wear the Thermolumeniscence Dosimeter:


 At the pant pockets.
 In the vehicle.
 In the radiographic storage pit.
 At the chest level.
Ans: d.

277. There is no radiation activities, so, where you will keep the TLD badges?
 At the chest level.
 At the pit.
 At the office.
 At the room.
 At the radiation free location.

Ans: e.

278. Which log radiographer daily maintain themselves?


 Pit log.
 Pocket dosimeter log.
 Film badge log.
 Daily joint log.
Ans: b.

279. Electronic Pocket Dosimeter Calibrated at the interval of:


 One year.
 Two year.
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 Three year.
 Four year.
Ans: a.

280. The threshold limit of ‘Personnel Radiation Alarm’ is:


 2 mSv/ hr.
 200 mRem.
 2 mR/ hr.
 2 mSv.
Ans; a.

281. The range of survey instruments is:


 2µSv/ hr – 1000 mRem / hr.
 0.2 mRem/ hr – 1000 mSv/ hr.
 2µSv/ hr – 10 mRem / hr.
 2µSv/ hr – 100 mRem / hr.
Ans: a.

282.What
282.What is ‘Functional Test’?
 It is testing of TLD dosimeter.
 It is a battery check of survey meter.
 It is testing of gamma ray source.
 It is testing of film badge.
Ans: b

283. If for any reason, one survey meter is inoperable or considered to be malfunctioning
what you will do?
 Continue with other survey meter.
 Inform to loss prevention.
 Cease job immediately and get the calibrated survey meter.
 Inform to supervisor and continue the job.
Ans: c.

284. If all the survey meters are inoperable or considered to be malfunctioning, what you
will do?
 Inform to loss prevention.
 Cease job immediately.
 Inform to supervisor and continue the job.
 Controlled area to be maintained until a working survey meter can be obtained.
Ans: d.

285. The calibration period for survey meter is:


 Three months.
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 Six months.
 One year.
 Two years.
Ans: b.

286. Calibration label contained:


 Name, calibration date.
 Calibration date, record of calibration.
 Calibration agency, date and record of calibration.
 Name of the operator, calibration agency.
Ans: c.

287. OID-N-RS-02 procedure “Radiographic Exposure Device Maintenance” covers:


 Personnel protection equipments (PPE).
 Projectors, controls, guide/ extension tubes.
 Film badge, survey meters, dosimeters inspection, calibration and maintenance.
 Techops, Amersham, Amertest, 660B, 880 Delta, Sigma radiographic projectors
maintenance.
Ans: b.

288. The intervals of “Exposure Device Maintenance” is:


 Not exceeding two years.
 Not exceeding one years or sluggish operation or functioning improperly.
 Not exceeding three years.
 Not exceeding six month or sluggish operation or functioning improperly.
Ans: b.

289. Radiographic personnel particularly responsible for:


 To conduct safe radiography.
 Inspect and service of projectors, controls and guide/ extension tubes.
 Survey meter, film badge, TLD dosimeter.
 Calculate and monitor for Time, distance, shielding.
Ans: b.

290. Annual whole body limit for occupational worker is:


 20 Rem.
 2 mSv.
 50 Rem
 20 mSv.
Ans: d.

291. Investing level dose is:

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 Daily dose exceeding 500 µSv.


 Daily dose exceeding 500 mSv.
 Daily dose exceeding 500 mR.
 Daily dose exceeding 50 mSv.
Ans: a.

292. Annual limit for non-occupational workers whole body limit is:
 20 mSv.
 2 mSv.
 1 mSv.
 100 mSv.
Ans: c.

293. What is “Supervised Area”?


 Estimated distance dose limit 2.5 mSv/ hr.
 Estimated distance dose limit 2.5 µSv/ hr.
 Estimated distance dose limit 25 µSv/ hr.
 Estimated distance dose limit 25 mSv/ hr.
Ans. b.

294. If any unauthorized person enters the radiation area:


 Continue the job.
 Source will be retracted.
 No exposures made until the area is cleared.
 B & c above.
Ans: d

295. The maximum transport index while transporting radiographic source is:
 Yellow label I (5 mRem/ hr at the surface).
 Yellow label II (5 mRem/ hr at the surface).
 Yellow label III (50 mRem/ hr at the surface).
 Yellow label II (50 mRem/ hr at the surface).
Ans: d.

296. The radiation level at the vehicle storage component at one meter is:
 0.01 mRem/ hr.
 0.01 mSv/ hr.
 10 mRem/ hr.
 0.1 mRem/ hr.
Ans: c.

297. The dose level at exterior surface of the vehicle is:


 0.75 mRem/ hr.
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 0.75 µSv/ hr.


 0.75 mSv/ hr.
 0.75 Sv/ hr.
Ans: c.

298. Transporting radioactive sources, the “Danger Radiation” signs shall be affixed at:
 Back and side.
 Side and front.
 Back and front.
 Front and side.
Ans: c.

299. The maximum permissible speed for vehicles transport of radiographic projectors is:
 90 km/ hr.
 60 km/hr.
 40 km/hr.
 100 km/hr.
Ans: a.

300. Bulk Radioactive source Transport index dose limit is:


 Yellow Label II.
 Yellow label III.
 Yellow label I.
 Yellow label IV.
Ans: b.

301. On-Site radioactive sources transfer is acceptable?


 Not acceptable.
 Approved by ID-RSO.
 Acceptable.
 Not acceptable if it is may be accept by client.
 a and b above.
Ans: e.

302. According to Saudi Aramco procedure, which material can be used as a collimator?
 lead.
 Sil0ver.
 Uranium.
 Tungsten.
Ans: d.

303. The radiation level at the exterior surface of radiographic projector is:
 2 mR/ hr.
 2mSv/ hr.
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 200 mSv/ hr.


 20 µSv/ hr.
Ans: b.

304. The radiation level at one meter from the radiographic projector is:
 1 mR/ hr.
 0.1 mSv/ hr.
 100 mSv/ hr.
 20 µSv/ hr.
Ans: b.

305. Radiographic Incident reporting means:


 Inform ID-RPO via telephone at week time and EPD/ RPU via telephone at week time.
 Inform Radiation safety officer immediately.
 Inform ID-RPO via telephone at week time and EPD/ RPU via telephone at any time.
 Inform ID-RPO via telephone at any time and EPD/ RPU via telephone at week time.
Ans: d.

306. Radiographic sources and devices Records shall be maintained:


 10 years.
 20 years.
 15 years.
 25 years.
Ans: a.

307. Dose record shall be maintained at;


 10 years.
 20 years.
 30 years.
 40 years.
Ans: c.

308. Equipment and calibration data is maintained at:


 10 years.
 20 years.
 30 years.
 40 years.
Ans: a.

309. High radiation area:


 Radiation level is below 1mSv/ hr.

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 Radiation level is above 1mSv/ hr.


 Radiation level is above 1mR/ hr.
 Radiation level is below 1mR/ hr.
Ans: b.

310. 1 Ci =
 37 x 10¹º Becquerel.
 3.7 x 10¹¹ Becquerel.
 3.7 x 10¹º Becquerel.
 37 x 10¹¹ Becquerel.
Ans: c.

311. 1 Grey =
 1 Rad.
 10 Rad.
 100 Rad.
 100 Rem.
Ans: c.

312. Who has conduct Radiation safety training?


 A company level III.
 A company RSO.
 A technical manager.
 Company managing director.
Ans: b.

313. Collection and distribution of personnel dosimeter devices whose responsibilities:


 A company level III.
 A company RSO.
 A technical manager.
 Company managing director.
Ans: b.

314. Inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure device and associated


equipment whose responsibilities?
 A company level III.
 A company RSO.
 A technical manager.
 Company managing director.
Ans: b.

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315. The maximum allowable source strength at the temporary storage pit is:
 30 Ci.
 40 Ci.
 50 Ci.
 200 Ci.
Ans: a.

316. If you are conducting radiography at the multi storage building, the cordon off will be:
 The bottom level whole building.
 Wherever accessible at the top and each bottom level.
 The bottom level of radiography level.
 The top bottom level of radiography level.
Ans: b.

317. Gamma and X-radiation damage human body tissue by a process known as:
 ionization.
 Scattering.
 Genetic effects.
 Dose rate.
Ans: a.

318. When a body tissue cell is damage by radiation?


radiation?
 The cell may lose its ability to reproduce.
 The cell may die.
 Damage is caused by knocking an electron out of its parent atom.
 All of the above.
Ans: d.

319. Radiation hazard to humans exists from:


 Natural radiation.
 Primary and scattered radiation.
 Primary beams only.
 All types of radiation except electromagnetic radiation.
Ans: b.

320. A persons who becomes contaminated with radioactive material can spread
contamination to other persons:
 True.
 False.
 Non of the above.
 All of the above.
Ans: b.

321. The primary hazard in radiography comes from:


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 Internal radiation.
 Gamma rays and alpha particles.
 Beta particles.
 External radiation.
Ans: d.

322. An exposure of 1 Roentgen of gamma radiation equals an absorbed dose of 1 Rad:


 True.
 False.
 Non of the above.
 All of the above.
Ans: a.

323. The radiation hazard that exists when radioactive materials get inside the body is
called:
 A genetic hazard.
 An internal hazard.
 A whole body dose.
 An external hazard.
Ans: b.

324. An X-Ray machine present an internal radiation hazard:


 True.
 False.
 Non of the above.
 All of the above.
Ans: b.

325. The most penetrating radiation from radioisotopes is:


 Beta particle.
 Gamma ray.
 Alpha particles.
 X-Rays.
Ans: b.

326. The basic unit of measure used to express Gamma, X-Radiation exposure is to;
 Rem.
 Rad.
 Roentgen.
 RBE.
Ans: c.
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