RADIO GRAPHER GR II-NCA-OX – HEALTH SERVICES

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 79/2016/OL
Category Code: 137/2016
Exam: Radiographer Gr II NCA
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 21-11-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-The Greek Ambassador who visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya
A:-Megasthenese
B:-Fahien
C:-Marcopolo
D:-Ibun Batutta
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The religious order introduced by Akbar
A:-Wahabi
B:-Mansabdari
C:-Din Ilahi
D:-Jaziya
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Who introduced ‘Saka era’ in India ?
A:-Chandragupta
B:-Bindusara
C:-Rudradama
D:-Kanishka
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Name the founder ‘Servants of India Society’.
A:-Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B:-V.D. Savarkar
C:-Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D:-Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-The Partition of India was accepted on the basis of
A:-Cabinet Mission
B:-Mountbatten Plan
C:-Cripps Proposal
D:-Simon Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-The historical Jewish copper plate was issued by
A:-Vikramaditya Varaguna
B:-Karunandadakan
C:-Bhaskara Ravi Varman
D:-Ayyan Atikal Tiruvatikal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-The forced labour existed in Medieval Kerala
A:-Uzhiyam
B:-Vishti
C:-Kacham
D:-Swarupam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-The first foreign travelered who referred to Matrilineal system existed in Kerala ?
A:-Ptolemy
B:-Rabbi Benjamin
C:-Al Biruni
D:-Friar Jordanus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-The most important port of ancient Kerala
A:-Urayur
B:-Maziris
C:-Arikamedu
D:-Kaveripatanam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-The British parliament passed Indian Independence Act in
A:-August 1947
B:-June 1947
C:-March 1947
D:-July 1947
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-The founder of ‘Samatwa Samajam’
A:-Chattampi Swamikal
B:-Vagbhatananda
C:-Vaikunta Swami
D:-Pandit Karuppan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Gandhiji described which incident as a ‘Miracle of modern times’ ?
A:-Vaikkom Satyagraha
B:-Quit India Movement
C:-Abstention Movement
D:-Temple entry proclamation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Give the title of the book written by Brahmananda Sivayogi
A:-Mokshapradipam
B:-Yogakshema
C:-Mitavadi
D:-Vedadhikara Nirupanam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Who popularised the idea of interdining ?
A:-C. Krishnan
B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
C:-V.T. Bhattathiripad
D:-Vakkom Moulavi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The volunteer captain of Guruvayur Satyagraha
A:-Mannath Padmanabhan
B:-K. Kelappan
C:-P. Krishna Pillai
D:-A.K. Gopalan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Which state becomes the first state to make voting compulsory in local bodies election ?
A:-Rajastan
B:-Gujarat
C:-Tamil Nadu
D:-Maharashtra
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-The first country in the world to legalise same sex marriage
A:-Newzealand
B:-France
C:-Ireland
D:-Norway
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-The International Yoga Day is observed on
A:-June 20
B:-June 23
C:-June 22
D:-June 21
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Name the Chairman of the `14^(th)` Finance Commission.
A:-Y.V. Reddy
B:-C. Rangarajan
C:-Ashok Bhushan
D:-Aravind Subramanian
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Which Indian historian was selected for Japan’s Fukuoka Prize 2015 ?
A:-Ranajit Guha
B:-Ramachandra Guha
C:-Romila Thapar
D:-Irfan Habib
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Who invented CT scan ?
A:-Madam Curie
B:-W.C. Roentgen
C:-G.N. Hounsfield
D:-Isaac Newton
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Which metal is commonly used as target in X-ray tubes ?
A:-Lead
B:-Cobalt
C:-Radium
D:-Tungsten
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-The recommended total filtration for a diagnostic unit of >70 Kvp is
A:-2.5 mm Al
B:-1.5 mm Al
C:-4.4 mm Al
D:-0.5 mm Al
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-What is NOT done by grids ?
A:-Remove scattered radiation
B:-Increase patient radiation
C:-Produce film with better contrast
D:-Decrease patient dose
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-As speed of intensifying screen increases, the exposure required
A:-Increases
B:-Decreases
C:-Will not change
D:-Doubles
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Which chemical is commonly used as fixing agent ?
A:-Hydroquinone
B:-Sodium thio sulphate
C:-Sodium sulphite
D:-Potassium bromide
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Safe light in dark rooms are
A:-Red & < 15 watts B:-Yellow & < 15 watts C:-Red & > 15 watts
D:-Yellow & > 15 watts
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-In an automatic processor which step is NOT required, when compared to manual processing
A:-Developing
B:-Fixing
C:-Rincing
D:-Drying
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The CT numbers of air and water are as follows
A:-+ 100, – 1000
B:-0, + 10
C:-+ 1000, + 10
D:-= 1000, 0
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-What is the pixel size in a CT scanner if FOV is 25 cm and matrix size is 512 & 512 ?
A:-0.5 mm
B:-0.1 mm
C:-5 mm
D:-10 mm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-What is NOT a feature of mammography system ?
A:-Low Kvp technique
B:-High Kvp technique
C:-Molybdenum anode
D:-Small focal spot
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Any radiological examination of lower abdomen and pelvis of woman of reproductive age should be conduced
within ____________ days from the onset of menstruation.
A:-6
B:-7
C:-15
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-In radiography subject contrast is increased by all EXCEPT
A:-Low Kvp
B:-Contrast media
C:-Scattered radiation
D:-Collimation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-How many carpal bones are there in hand and which one is more prone for avascular necrosis ?
A:-7, lunate
B:-10, capitate
C:-8, scaphoid
D:-6, pisiform
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Swimmers view is taken for which region ?
A:-Cervico thoracic region
B:-Thoracolumbar region
C:-Shoulder
D:-Scapula
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Which is the name of the view taken for visualisation of petrous temporal bone and IAM ?
A:-Strykers view
B:-Stenvers view
C:-Skyline view
D:-Townes view
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-In an IVU what is the name of the X-ray taken immediately after giving contrast ?
A:-Nephrogram
B:-Scout film
C:-KUB film
D:-Pyelogram
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-If a patient came for barium swallow and barium meal which investigation to be performed first ?
A:-Barium swallow
B:-Both together
C:-Barium meal
D:-Either of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-What is the atomic number of barium ?
A:-70
B:-65
C:-42
D:-56
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-In suspected perforation what is the contrast media used for evaluation of GIT ?
A:-Barium sulphate
B:-Gastrograffin
C:-Urograffin
D:-Water
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Which is NOT a part of small bowel ?
A:-Duodenum
B:-Ileum
C:-Jejunum
D:-Stomach
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Barium enema includes investigation of
A:-Oesophagus
B:-Small bowel
C:-Large bowel
D:-Stomach
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Paranasal sinuses includes all EXCEPT
A:-Mastoid
B:-Frontal
C:-Maxillary
D:-Sphenoid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-Caldwell view is
A:-PA with 15 degree caudal angulation
B:-AP with 15 degree caudal angulation
C:-Lateral
D:-Lateral oblique
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The continued emission of light from a substance even after cessation of exposure is known as
A:-Luminescence
B:-Fluorescence
C:-Phosphorescence
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-All of the following given below are properties of X-rays EXCEPT one
A:-Highly penetrating and invisible
B:-Can be focused by lens
C:-Electrically neutral
D:-Liberate minute amounts of heat on passing through matter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-The exposure rate of X-ray beam may be altered by all EXCEPT
A:-Tube current
B:-Tube potential
C:-Distance
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-The most prevalent material used in TLD badge is
A:-Sodium
B:-Lithium
C:-Aluminium
D:-Cadmium
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Maximum sensitivity of human foetus occur during ______ day of gestation.
A:-60 – 80
B:-11 – 41
C:-71 – 91
D:-90 – 125
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-The thickness of protective apron in fluoroscopy is
A:-1 mm lead equivalent
B:-1.5 mm lead equivalent
C:-0.5 mm lead equivalent
D:-0.75 mm lead equivalent
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Importance factors that reduce patient exposure during radiography includes all EXCEPT
A:-Low Kvp
B:-Beam filtration
C:-Beam collimation
D:-High speed film screen system
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-X-ray receptors in a CR (Computer Radiography) system contains
A:-Silver bromide
B:-Calcium tungstate
C:-Zinc cadmium sulphide
D:-Europium doped barium fluro halide
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-The advantages of CR system are all EXCEPT
A:-Better image quality
B:-Faster and better post processing
C:-Cassette less department
D:-Significant reduction in exposure
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Super conducting magnets are EXCEPT
A:-Super cooled
B:-Weight 5-10 tons
C:-Magnetic field always on
D:-High SNR and homogenicity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-The stray magnetic field outside the bore of magnetic is called
A:-Shimming
B:-Precession
C:-Resonance
D:-Fringe field
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-The processional frequency of hydrogen for field strength 1.5 Tesla is
A:-21.3 MHz
B:-42.6 MHz
C:-6.39 MHz
D:-63.9 MHz
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-In `T_(1)` weighted images parameters are
A:-Short TR and short TE
B:-Short TR and long TE
C:-Long TE and long TR
D:-Long TR and short TE
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The technology used in DR (Digital Radiography) are all EXCEPT
A:-Photo stimulated phosphor based system
B:-Charged couple device
C:-FPD – Amorphous silicon based
D:-FPD – Amorphous selinium based
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-The CT artefacts produced due to heterogeneous X-ray beam are called
A:-Motion artefacts
B:-Beam hardening artefacts
C:-Streak artefacts
D:-Ring artefacts
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-The input fluorescent screen in newer image intensifier is made up of
A:-Calcium tungstate
B:-Cesium iodide
C:-Cadmium sulphate
D:-Zinc sulphate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-In an image intensifier if the flux gain is 50 and minification is 80, what is brightness gain ?
A:-4000
B:-130
C:-30
D:-1.6
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-If height of lead stripes is 2 mm and the distance between lead stripes is 0.25 mm, what is the grid ratio ?
A:-0.5
B:-8
C:-10
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Hip joint is a _____ type of joint.
A:-Saddle
B:-Hinge
C:-Ball and socket
D:-Gliding
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-What among the following is a malignant bone tumour ?
A:-Osteochondroma
B:-Enchondroma
C:-Chondroblastoma
D:-Osteosarcoma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-The type of pathological calcification seen in normal tissues is
A:-Dystrophic calcification
B:-Neoplastic calcification
C:-Heterotrophic calcification
D:-Metastatic calcification
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Heart is covered by
A:-Peritoneum
B:-Pleura
C:-Pericardium
D:-Synovium
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-How many lobes are there in right lung ?
A:-4
B:-3
C:-2
D:-5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Intra cavitary radiation is used in the treatment of which cancer ?
A:-Cervix
B:-Thyroid
C:-Lung
D:-Brain
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Occupation effective dose equivalent dose for whole body is
A:-5 msv/year
B:-50 msv/year
C:-15 msv/year
D:-50 msv/year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-Half life of Cobalt-60 is
A:-6 years
B:-5.26 years
C:-7 years
D:-4 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Craniospinal radiation is given in which condition ?
A:-Carcinoma colon
B:-Carcinoma lung
C:-Carcinoma lung
D:-Medulloblastoma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Dmax of Cobalt-60 is
A:-1 cm
B:-2 cm
C:-5 cm
D:-0.5 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Radio resistant phase of cell cycle
A:-S
B:-`G_(1)`
C:-M
D:-`G_(0)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Spinal cord tolerance dose
A:-45GY
B:-40GY
C:-50GY
D:-55GY
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Mantle field is used in the treatment of which disease ?
A:-Carcinoma lung
B:-Carcinoma prostate
C:-Lymphoma
D:-Hepatocellular carcinoma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Among the following which is used in the treatment of prostatic malignancy ?
A:-Cobalt – 60
B:-Iodine – 130
C:-Cesium – 131
D:-Technetium – 99
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Which radioactive material is used in the treatment of carcinoma thyroid and what is its half life ?
A:-Iodine – 131; 8.02 days
B:-Cobalt – 60; 120 days
C:-Technicum – 99; 62 days
D:-Cesium – 131; 15 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Which technology is used in Linear accelerator to accelerate electrons ?
A:-Laser
B:-Electric current
C:-Magnet
D:-Microwave
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-What percentage of X-ray beam is contributed by characteristic radiation ?
A:-30 – 48
B:-10 – 28
C:-8 – 15
D:-55 – 65
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Which is the type of interaction between X-rays and matter that do not produce ionisation ?
A:-Pair production
B:-Photoelectric effect
C:-Coherent scattering
D:-Compton scattering
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-Among the following, which is NOT the end product of photoelectric effect ?
A:-Photo electron
B:-Characteristic radiation
C:-Positive ion
D:-Proton
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-One gray is ____ rads.
A:-1000
B:-10000
C:-10
D:-100
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Permanent sterility for men occur at what range of exposure to radiation ?
A:-9 – 10 GY
B:-10 – 15 GY
C:-5 – 8 GY
D:-15 – 20 GY
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-To provide adequate radiation protection what should be he thickness of the wall of X-ray room ?
A:-25 cm brick with plaster
B:-15 cm brick with plaster
C:-10 cm concrete
D:-4 mm lead equivalent
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-All of the following are MR angiography techniques EXCEPT
A:-Time of flight
B:-Diffusion
C:-Phase contrast
D:-Contrast enhanced MRI
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-MCU is an investigation for visualisation of
A:-Uterus and fallopian tubes
B:-Bladder and urethra
C:-Oesophagus
D:-Kidneys and ureter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-In double contrast barium enema when will be introduce air
A:-When barium column reaches rectum
B:-When barium column reaches hepatic flexure
C:-When barium column reaches splenic flexure
D:-When barium column reaches ascending colon
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-All of the following are on ionic contrast media EXCEPT
A:-Iopamidol
B:-Iohexol
C:-Urograffin
D:-Iopromide
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-What is the effective radiation dose to adult from a CT scan head ?
A:-2 msv
B:-4 msv
C:-0.2 msv
D:-6 msv
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Grid controlled X-ray tubes means
A:-Hooded anode
B:-Rotating anode
C:-Target other than tungston
D:-`3^(rd)` electrode
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Effective energy of an X-ray beam is
A:-E max
B:-E max divided by 2
C:-E max divided by 3
D:-E max divided by 2.3
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-The energy of the characteristic X-ray produced depends on
A:-Effective energy of the X-ray beam
B:-Kvp
C:-mas
D:-Atomic number of the target
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Heavy metal filter (k edge filter) is
A:-Gadolinium
B:-Iodine
C:-Copper
D:-Barium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Unit of dose equivalent is
A:-Sv
B:-Gy
C:-Roentgen
D:-J.kg
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-The average life of a radioactive materials is
A:-0.693/T
B:-0.693/T `1/2`
C:-1.44 T `1/2`
D:-1.44/T `1/2`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Amorphous selenium is a
A:-Photo conductor
B:-Photocathode
C:-Semiconductor
D:-Thermoluminescent material
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-What is ball catchers (Norgaard projection) view ?
A:-Hand lateral
B:-Wrist lateral
C:-Hand AP
D:-Posterior oblique view of both hands
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-One of the interactions of ultrasound with matter – reflection depends on
A:-Frequency of sound
B:-Viscosity of the conducting medium
C:-Relaxation time of the medium
D:-Acoustic impedance of the tissue
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Reducing agent used in developer is
A:-Sodium thiosulfate
B:-Hydroquinone
C:-Sodium hydroxide
D:-Sodium carbonate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Skyline view is for visualisation of what structure
A:-Patella
B:-Scapula
C:-Scaphoid
D:-Lunate
Correct Answer:- Option-A