X RAY TECHNICIAN – HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGES

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 19/2016/OL
Category Code: 333/2013
Exam: X ray Technician
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 29-01-2016
Alphacode A
Question1:-The Andaman Islands consist of how many small Islands ?
A:-120
B:-204
C:-319
D:-572
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Iron-ore mine in Karnataka
A:-Karimnaga
B:-Bailadilla
C:-Kadappa
D:-Kudhrimukh
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-The year in which the first textile mill in Bombay was started ?
A:-1814
B:-1834
C:-1853
D:-1874
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Jewahar Rozgar Yojana gave importance to
A:-Rural development
B:-Urban development
C:-Social development
D:-Formation of corporation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Commercial Capital of India
A:-Chennai
B:-Kolkatta
C:-Delhi
D:-Mumbai
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-The newspaper “common wheel” was edited by
A:-Balgangadar Tilak
B:-Mahatma Gandhi
C:-Annie Besant
D:-Gokhale
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-“Kudhai Kitmatgar” an army was formed by
A:-Subash Chandra Bose
B:-Khan Abdul Gaffer Khan
C:-V.D. Savarkkar
D:-Bhagath Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-The Act of 1935 was a “Machine with strong break but no engine” says whom ?
A:-Rabindranath Tagore
B:-Rajendra Prasad
C:-Arabind Gosh
D:-Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-The first coir village in Kerala
A:-Kuttanad
B:-Cherthala
C:-Vaylar
D:-Punnapra
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Anna Purna Scheme aims at providing food for
A:-Senior citizens
B:-Poor people
C:-Women
D:-Children
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Mannathu Padmanabhan was honoured with which of the following title ?
A:-Kerala Gandhi
B:-Kerala Scott
C:-Kerala Isban
D:-Bharatha Kesari
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-“Political Father” of the Ezhavas
A:-Sree Narayana Guru
B:-Dr. Palpu
C:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
D:-Kumaranasan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-“Sthree Vidhyaposhini” is the work of
A:-V.T. Battathiripad
B:-Kumara Guru
C:-Chattampi Swamikal
D:-Brahmananda Shivayogi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-In 1917 Atmavidhya Sangam was organised due to the work of
A:-Ayyankali
B:-Shankaracharya
C:-Vakbatananda
D:-E.V. Ramaswami Naikar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-Who fought against the evil custom of “Talikettu Kalyanam” in Kerala society ?
A:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
B:-Kittur Chennamma
C:-K. Kelappan
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Which country defeated Newzeland in the finals of ICC World Cup 2015 ?
A:-West Indies
B:-South Africa
C:-Australia
D:-Srilanka
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Which of the Indian State attained 100 % Implementation of “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana” ?
A:-Gujarat
B:-Meghalaya
C:-Kerala
D:-Rajasthan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-RTE of 2009 provide education to the children between the age limit of
A:-6 and 14
B:-5 and 12
C:-5 and 15
D:-6 and 15
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Vaylar award winner of 2014
A:-M.T. Vasudevan Nair
B:-P.V. Sakkaria
C:-K.R. Meera
D:-Benny Yamin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Present Speaker of Kerala Assembly
A:-Sri. P.P. Thankachan
B:-Sri. T.N. Pratapan
C:-Sri. Thomas Unniyadan
D:-Sri. N. Sakthan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Radioactivity was first described by
A:-Roentgen
B:-Becquerel
C:-Joseph Lister
D:-Khorana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Lymphatic drainage of anal canal is to
A:-Inguinal lymph nodes
B:-External iliac lymph nodes
C:-Internal iliac lymph nodes
D:-Para aortic lymph nodes
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-What is the main mode of heat transfer in rotating anode X-ray tube ?
A:-Conduction
B:-Convention
C:-Radiation
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The plane that divides the body into right and left halves
A:-Median sagittal plane
B:-Coronal plane
C:-Axial plane
D:-Mid-axillary plane
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Half-life of Cobalt-60 is
A:-6.26 years
B:-5.67 years
C:-5.26 years
D:-6.67 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Most common histopathology in head and neck carcinoma is
A:-Squamous cell carcinoma
B:-Adenocarcinoma
C:-Lymphoma
D:-Melanoma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Lymphatics from tonsil drain into
A:-Mediastinal lymph nodes
B:-Jugulodigastric lymph nodes
C:-Submental lymph nodes
D:- Lower deep cervical lymph nodes
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-The original phosphor used in X-ray intensifying screen is
A:-`CuWO_(4)`
B:-` CaSO_(4)`
C:-CsI“
D:-`TiO_(2)`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Most common histopathology of carcinoma breast is
A:-Adenocarcinoma
B:-Infiltrating duct carcinoma
C:-Lobular carcinoma
D:-Squamous cell carcinoma
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-In which projection, is the central ray incident on the position aspect and emerges from the anterior aspect of
the body ?
A:-Posteroanterior projection
B:-Anteroposterior projection
C:-Lateral projection
D:-Oblique projection
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Orthopantomogram is taken to rule out lesion in
A:-Mandible
B:-Maxilla
C:-Facial bone
D:-Skull
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Length or esophagus is
A:-10 cm
B:-15 cm
C:-25 cm
D:-40 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The process by which electrons are emitted from a X-ray cathode filament
A:-Ionization
B:-Photoconduction
C:-Thermo luminescence
D:-Thermionic emission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Superficial X-ray therapy include X-rays of potentials ranging from
A:-5 to 50 kilovolt
B:-50 to 150 kilovolt
C:-100 to 150 kilovolt
D:-150 to 300 kilovolt
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-PET scan is
A:-Positive Emission Tomography
B:-Positron Emission Tomography
C:-Pulsatile Emission Tomography
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-The bed of stomach is NOT formed by ____________ normally.
A:-Left Kidney
B:-Left suprarenal gland
C:-Splenic vein
D:-Tail of pancreas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Unity film speed is
A:-`Gy^(-1)`
B:-`R^(-1)`
C:-`mS^(-1)`
D:-`S^(-1)`
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Maximum dose region in Cobalt-60 teletherapy lies at _________ cm from the surface.
A:-0.1 cm
B:-1 cm
C:-5 cm
D:-0.5 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-The ability to demonstrate closely placed structures in the subject as separate entities in the image is
A:-Resolution
B:-Brightness
C:-Contrast
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-In Cobalt-60 machine, which ray is used for external beam radiotherapy ?
A:-Alpha ray
B:-Beta ray
C:-Gamma ray
D:-Protons
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Lymphatics of breast drain into
A:-Posterior intercostal lymph node
B:-Axillary lymph node
C:-Internal mammary lymph node
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Contrast is more with screen film combination than direct X-ray exposure because
A:-X-ray to light conversion efficiency is more
B:-X-ray absorption efficiency is more
C:-Screen is more sensitive to high energy radiation
D:-Screen is more sensitive to low energy radiation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Most common histopathology in cancer cervix is
A:-Squamous cell carcinoma
B:-Adenocarcinoma
C:-Lymphoma
D:-Melanoma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-Geometric unsharpness can be reduced by
A:-Reducing focal spot size
B:-Increasing object-image distance
C:-Decreasing focus-image distance
D:-Using tube with large focal spot size
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-IMRT refers to
A:-Intensive Modulated Radiotherapy
B:-Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
C:-Image Modulated Radiotherapy
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Most vascular part of bone is
A:-Epiphysis
B:-Metaphysis
C:-Diaphysis
D:-Epiphyseal cartilage
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-`(cd//m2)/(mR//sec)` is
A:-Brightness gain
B:-Minification gain
C:-Conversion factor
D:-Flux gain
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Which interaction of X-rays is the basis of radiographic contrast between bone and soft tissues ?
A:-Photoelectric effect
B:-Contrast scattering
C:-Compton scattering
D:-Pair production
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-The name of invisible image formed as a result of exposure to radiation which later becomes visible during
photographic development
A:-Latent image
B:-Photographic image
C:-Fog
D:-Fixing
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-In conventional radiation therapy, daily fraction dose given will be
A:-1 to 1.5 Gy
B:-1.8 to 2 Gy
C:-2 to 2.8 Gy
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-_________ is the beam modifying device used for tilt of isodose curves from normal position.
A:-Wedge
B:-Diaphragm
C:-Collimator
D:-Cerrobend blocks
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Lymphatics from uterus drain to all except
A:-External iliac lymph nodes
B:-Internal iliac lymph nodes
C:-Inguinal lymph nodes
D:-Mesenteric lymph nodes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Inherent filtration of X-ray tube is equivalent to
A:-<0.5 mm Al B:-0.5-1 mm Al C:-1.5 mm Al D:-2.5 mm Al Correct Answer:- Option-B Question54:-__________ is the cheapest and most commonly used imaging modality in the initial staging of Hodgkin's disease. A:-CT scan B:-MRI scan C:-Ultrasonogram D:-PET scan Correct Answer:- Option-A Question55:-Which of the following layers of the film contain silver halide crystals ? A:-Super coat B:-Base C:-Adhesive layer D:-Emulsion Correct Answer:- Option-D Question56:-Ammonium Triphosphate is used as A:-Developing agent B:-Buffer C:-Hardener D:-Fixing agent Correct Answer:- Option-D Question57:-___________ is a tissue equivalent material placed close to skin surface. A:-Orfit shell B:-Bolus C:-Vaclock D:-Cone Correct Answer:- Option-B Question58:-Cancer cervix staging following is A:-TNM staging B:-GTNM staging C:-FIGO staging D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-C Question59:-The concentration of detectable hydrogen nuclei in a biological tissue is termed as A:-Spin density B:-Electron density C:-Spin echo D:-Gyromagnetic ratio Correct Answer:- Option-A Question60:-Safe light used in dark room is related to film sensitive region of visible light as A:-Low intensity B:-Low volt C:-Low frequency D:-Low wavelength Correct Answer:- Option-C Question61:-The ability of X-ray film or film-screen combination system to define an edge is A:-Resolution B:-Sharpness C:-Speed D:-Radiographic mottle Correct Answer:- Option-B Question62:-Commonest site from which nasopharyngeal carcinoma arises is A:-Torus tubaris B:-Fossa of Rossenmuller C:-Posterior pharyngeal wall D:-Basisphenoid Correct Answer:- Option-B Question63:-Radiation source used in HDR brachytherapy A:-`226_(Ra)` B:-`60_(Co)` C:-`137_(Cs)` D:-`199_(Ir)` Correct Answer:- Option-D Question64:-The process by which exposed silver halide crystals are converted to metallic silver is called A:-Development B:-Fixing C:-Rinsing D:-Drying Correct Answer:- Option-A Question65:-The speed of intensifying screen increases with all the following except A:-Large crystal size B:-Thick phosphor layer C:-Reflective layer D:-Absorptive layer Correct Answer:- Option-D Question66:-Film fog is caused by A:-Increased development of exposed silver halide crystals B:-Reduced development of exposed silver halide crystals C:-Development of unexposed silver halide crystals D:-Removal of unexposed silver halide crystals Correct Answer:- Option-C Question67:-Translate-rotate tube technology with multiple detectors is used in A:-Fourth generation CT scan B:-Third generation CT scan C:-First generation CT scan D:-Second generation CT scan Correct Answer:- Option-D Question68:-Typical effective dose with a chest X-ray postero-anterior view is A:-0.02 millisievert B:-2 millisievert C:-10 millisievert D:-100 millisievert Correct Answer:- Option-A Question69:-Uterus and fallopian tubes are assessed by A:-Micturating cystourethrography B:-Intravenous urethrography C:-Hysterosalpingography D:-Myelography Correct Answer:- Option-C Question70:-Sialogram is used to study A:-Salivary glands B:-Spinal cord C:-Small intestine D:-Blood vessel Correct Answer:- Option-A Question71:-Which of the following is an ionic contrast medium ? A:-Iopamidol B:-Iohexol C:-Iopromide D:-Ioxaglate Correct Answer:- Option-D Question72:-Which is NOT true regarding mammography ? A:-The generator must be able to maintain a very accurate Kvp in the range of 25-35 Kvp B:-The X-ray tube has certain special design features, including a beryllium window and a molybdenum target C:-Focal spot is very large D:-The tube filter is 0.03 mm of molybdenum or 0.5 aluminium equivalent to absorb X-rays below the optimum Kvp range Correct Answer:- Option-C Question73:-Stenver's view is used to assess A:-Sella B:-Mandible C:-Greater tuberosity of humerus D:-Petrous temporal bone Correct Answer:- Option-D Question74:-Xiphisternal joint is at the level of A:-`6^(th)` thoracic vertebra B:-`9^(th)` thoracic vertebra C:-`1^(st)` lumbar vertebra D:-`3^(rd)` lumbar vertebra Correct Answer:- Option-B Question75:-Lordotic view is used to demonstrate A:-Exaggerated lumbar lordosis B:-Para nasal sinuses C:-Lung apices D:-Middle lobe collapse Correct Answer:- Option-D Question76:-In a postero-anterior view (PA view) of chest A:-Cardiac shadow is magnified B:-Scapula is projected over upper lobes C:-Appears more diffusely opaque if overpenetrated D:-Is adequate if 8-10 posterior ribs are seen above diaphragm Correct Answer:- Option-D Question77:-The activator commonly used with rare earth phosphor gadolinium oxysulphide is A:-Terbium B:-Lanthanum C:-Niobium D:-Thulium Correct Answer:- Option-A Question78:-Enteroclysis is used in the evaluation of A:-Hepatobiliary system B:-Fallopian tubes C:-Small bowel D:-Thecal sac Correct Answer:- Option-C Question79:-SI unit of dose equivalent is A:-Roentgens B:-Gray C:-Rad D:-Sievert Correct Answer:- Option-D Question80:-Which of the following is NOT a deterministic effect of radiation ? A:-Skin erythema B:-Sterility C:-Carcinogenesis D:-Fetal abnormality Correct Answer:- Option-C Question81:-Radiation worker's exposure is limited to an annual effective dose equivalent of A:-5 mSv B:-15 mSv C:-50 mSv D:-100 mSv Correct Answer:- Option-C Question82:-Primary radiation barrier materials used include A:-Concrete B:-Lead C:-Steel D:-Any of the above Correct Answer:- Option-D Question83:-Personal monitoring devices include all EXCEPT A:-Geiger Muller counter B:-Film badges C:-TLD badges D:-Pocket dosimeters Correct Answer:- Option-A Question84:-X-ray radiation monitoring instruments include all EXCEPT A:-Ionization chamber B:-Geiger Counter C:-Neutron rem counter D:-Photographic film Correct Answer:- Option-C Question85:-Therapeutic range of electrons is given by depth of ____ depth dose. A:-70% B:-90% C:-80% D:-85% Correct Answer:- Option-B Question86:-Field shaping is done by all EXCEPT A:-Custom blocking B:-Wedge filters C:-Independent jaws D:-Multi leaf collimators Correct Answer:- Option-B Question87:-In linear accelerator, photon beam passes from the source till the exit from gantry head in the order A:-Primary collimator → ion chamber → filter → MLC B:-Primary collimator → filter → ion chamber → MLC C:-Primary collimator → MLC → filter → ion chamber D:-Filter → primary collimator → MLC → ion chamber Correct Answer:- Option-B Question88:-Gating is a newer technique used in the treatment of A:-Ca rectum B:-Ca tongue C:-Ca lung D:-Ca ovary Correct Answer:- Option-C Question89:-Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) in radiotherapy is used for A:-Treatment planning B:-Treatment verification C:-CT simulation D:-Conversional simulation Correct Answer:- Option-B Question90:-All head and neck malignancies have the same nodal staging in TNM system except in __________ cancer. A:-Buccal mucosa B:-Oropharynx C:-Tongue D:-Nasopharynx Correct Answer:- Option-D Question91:-Radiation reactions in head and neck radiation include all EXCEPT A:-Mucositis B:-Skin pigmentation C:-Bleeding per vaginum D:-Dry mouth Correct Answer:- Option-C Question92:-Total external beam radiation dose given in the treatment of cancer cervix stage III is A:-25 Gy B:-35 Gy C:-45 Gy D:-65 Gy Correct Answer:- Option-C Question93:-Which is the oncologic emergency treated with radiation ? A:-Tumour lysis syndrome B:-Superior venacaval obstruction C:-Polymyositis D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-B Question94:-Post mastectomy radiation is given by A:-4 field box technique B:-Tangential fields C:-Lateral parallel pair D:-None of the above Correct Answer:- Option-B Question95:-Radiation treatment is given for the following non-malignant brain condition A:-Astrocytoma B:-Encephalitis C:-Glioblastoma D:-Craniopharyngioma Correct Answer:- Option-D Question96:-The following radiation fields are used in the treatment of lymphoma EXCEPT A:-Mantle field B:-Inverted Y field C:-Dog leg field D:-Pencil beam field Correct Answer:- Option-D Question97:-Craniospinal irradiation is primarily used in the treatment of A:-Craniopharyngioma B:-Vertebral metastasis C:-Medulloblastoma D:-Multiple myeloma Correct Answer:- Option-C Question98:-Scalp hair loss occurs in the following conditions EXCEPT A:-Cranial irradiation B:-Chemotherapy C:-Both 1 & 2 D:-Pelvic irradiation Correct Answer:- Option-D Question99:-Multiple punched-out lesions in skull X-ray is characteristically seen in A:-Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma B:-Hodgkin's disease C:-Soft tissue sarcoma D:-Multiple Myeloma Correct Answer:- Option-D Question100:-The phenomenon in which light continues to emit for sometime even after the radiation exposure has ended is called A:-Fluorescence B:-Quantum mottle C:-Phosphorescence D:-None Correct Answer:- Option-C

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