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RAD 121 Unit 1 Test

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The speed of an object

a)

Amplitude

b)

Radiation

c)

Photon

d)

Velocity

2.

The intensity of the wave

a)

Frequency

b)

Wavelength

c)

Amplitude

d)

mA

3.

The energy of the x-ray beam is referred to as

a)

kV

b)

Radiation

c)

mA

d)

Photon

4.

Energy emitted and transferred through matter

a)

Frequency

b)

Wavelength

c)

Radiation

d)

kV

5.

This symbol "f" represents

a)

Frequency

b)

Velocity

c)

Photon

d)

Wavelength

6.

X-ray current is referred to as

a)

Velocity

b)

mA

c)

Photon

d)

Radiation

7.

A small bundle of energy traveling through space at the speed of light

a)

Photon

b)

Velocity

c)

Wavelength

d)

Frequency

8.

The distance between each crest

a)

mA

b)

Radiation

c)

Frequency

d)

Wavelength

9.

This symbol "λ" represents

a)


Amplitude

b)

Wavelength

c)

Frequency

d)

kV

10.

Determine the number of electrons

(a)  

11.

Determine the atomic number

(a)  

12.

Determine the number of neutrons

(a)  

13.

The study of electrons in motion

a)

Electrodynamics

b)

Electrostatic

14.

The study of electrons at rest

a)

Electrodynamics

b)

Electrostatic

15.

like repels, unlike attracts

a)

Attraction

b)

Charge distribution

c)

Charge concentration

d)

Movement

e)

Coulomb's

16.

the conductor allows flow of electrons

a)

Attraction

b)

Charge distribution

c)

Charge concentration

d)

Movement

e)

Coulomb's

17.

electrons are dense at the sharpest curvature of a conductor

a)

Attraction

b)

Charge distribution

c)

Charge concentration

d)

Movement

e)

Coulomb's

18.

only electrons can move along a conductor

a)

Attraction

b)

Charge distribution

c)

Charge concentration

d)

Movement

e)

Coulomb's

19.

the closer to an object the stronger the attraction

a)

Attraction

b)

Charge distribution

c)

Charge concentration

d)

Movement

e)

Coulomb's

20.

If there is a break in the pathway there is no alternate flow

a)

Series

b)

Parallel

21.

It has an alternate pathway for the flow of electrons

a)

Series

b)

Parallel

22.

The sum of voltage across each circuit element is equal to the the total circuit voltage

a)

Series

b)

Parallel

23.

The sum of the current through each circuit element is equal to the total circuit current

a)

Series

b)

Parallel

24.

Which grounding symbol is above

a)

Earth

b)

Chassis

c)

Signal

25.

Which grounding symbol is above

a)

Earth

b)

Chassis

c)

Signal

26.

Which grounding symbol is above

a)

Earth

b)

Chassis

c)

Signal

27.

An atom that gains or loses a proton.

a)

Isotope

b)

Nucleons

c)

Ion

d)

Atom

28.

What "(Z)'" represent?

a)

Isotope

b)

Atomic number

c)

Atomic Mass

d)

Quarks

29.

An atom that loses an electron

a)

Nucleons

b)

Isotope

c)

Ion

d)

Nucleons

30.

What's "(A)" represent?

a)

Isotope

b)

Atomic Number

c)

Atomic Mass

d)

Ion

31.

the smallest unit of an element

a)

Atom

b)

Ion

c)

Isotope

d)

Quarks

32.

proton and neutrons together

a)

Atomic Number

b)

Atomic Mass

c)

Quarks

d)

Nucleons

33.

Hertz is the unit of measurement

a)

Wavelength

b)

Frequency

c)

Amplitude

34.

Measured in angstroms

a)

Wavelength

b)

Frequency

c)

Amplitude

35.

Greek symbol lambda

a)

Wavelength

b)

Frequency

c)

Amplitude

36.

cps

a)

Wavelength

b)

Frequency

c)

Amplitude

37.

Measured from crest to crest

a)

Wavelength

b)

Frequency

c)

Amplitude

38.

What represent letter "C"

a)

Amplitude

b)

Crest

c)

Wavelength

39.

What represent letter "D"

a)

Amplitude

b)

Crest

c)

Wavelength

40.

What represent letter "B"

a)

Amplitude

b)

Crest

c)

Wavelength

41.

A change in the number of protons of an atom will cause the atom to:

a)


become unstable

b)

become a nucleon

c)

become an ion

d)

change the identity of the element

42.

The binding energy of an electron is greatest in which of the following shells?

a)

N

b)

P

c)

Q

d)

K

43.

400 mA x .2 sec = _____________________ mAs

a)

8

b)

800

c)

80

44.

An exposure of 310 mR is detected at 20”. What is the new exposure if the distance is changed to 60”?

a)

27mR

b)

34mR

45.

The smallest part of an element is referred to as a(n):

a)

Electron

b)

Atom

c)

Proton

d)

Neutron

46.

The nucleus of an atom contains _______ and _______.

a)


photons, neutrons

b)

neutrons, protons

c)

electrons, neutrons

d)

protons, electrons

47.

Electrons have a _______ charge.

a)

no charge

b)

positive

c)

negative

d)

neutral

48.

A change in the number of protons results in:

a)

ionization

b)

new element

c)

isotope

d)

ion pair

49.

In a stable atom, the number of protons equals the number of:

a)

electrons

b)

Photons

c)

Atomic mass

d)

neutrons

50.

Which of the following shells is considered to be level 3?

a)

M

b)

K

c)

N

d)

O

51.

How many electrons can occupy the Q shell?

a)

32

b)

108

c)

98

d)

18

52.

Protons have a _______ charge.

a)

neutral

b)

no charge

c)

positive

d)

negative

53.

An atom that gains or loses an electron is said to have undergone:

a)


ionization

b)

a classical interaction

c)

photodisintergration

d)


a nuclear reaction

54.

Electrons in the N shell will:

a)

never exceed 32 electrons

b)

have higher binding energies than electrons in the L-shell

c)

never have more than 18 electrons

d)

orbit around the nucleus faster than electrons in the K-shell

55.

Elements in period two on the Periodic Table of Elements:

a)

have the M-shell as the outermost shell

b)

have the same atomic number

c)

have two electron shells

d)

have two electron in the outermost shell

56.

_________________________________ is measured in amperage or milliamperage

a)

Power

b)

Resistance

c)

Current

d)

Electricity

57.

If a current of 0.8 amps passes through a conductor that has a resistance of 7 ohms, what is the voltage across the conductor?

a)

5.6 V

b)

8.75 V

c)

.11 V

58.

A radio draws a current of 3.5 A. If the voltage is 120 V, what is the electric resistance of the radio?

a)

34 ohms

b)

.02 ohms

c)

420 ohms

59.

A portable x-ray machine that draws  a current of 90 A is supplied with 210 V. What is the power consumed?

a)

18900W

b)

.42 W

c)

2.3 W

60.

The study of electrons in motion is termed:

a)

Electromagnetism

b)

Electrostatics

c)

Electrification

d)

Electrodynamics

61.

Current is measured in:

a)

volts

b)

amps

c)

ohms

d)

kilovolts

62.

A(n) ______________________ allows electricity to flow through it

a)

resister

b)

inhibitor

c)

insulator

d)

conductor

63.

The method of electrification whereby objects do not touch is referred to as:

a)

electrostatics

b)

magnetism

c)

induction

d)

friction

64.

Potential Difference is another term for:

a)

amperage

b)

current

c)

resistance

d)

voltage

65.

This type of circuit consists of resistors that are not connected in a continuous line.

a)

parallel

b)

perpendicular

c)

induction

d)

series

66.

Resistance is measured in:

a)

volts

b)

ohms

c)

amps

d)

watts

67.

Electrons can be transferred from one object to another. This process is referred to as:

a)

Electromagnetism

b)

electrification

c)

electrostatics

d)

electrodynamics

68.

A toaster is supplied with a current of 4.0. If the voltage is 110, what is the resistance?

a)

no correct answer

b)

440

c)

27.5

d)

.036

69.

An x-ray machine is supplied with a current of 60 and 220 V.  What is the power in kilowatts?

a)

132

b)

13.2

c)

13,200

d)

13,200,000

70.

Which of the following is/are laws of electrostatics?

      1. Coulomb’s Law

      2. charge concentration

      3. current flows in one direction

      4. unlike charges attract

a)

1 and 4

b)

1, 2, and 4

c)

2 and 3

d)

2, 3, and 4

71.

Providing a path for excessive electrical charges is the definition for:

a)

friction

b)

static electricity

c)

electrodynamics

d)

grounding

72.

A coil wrapped around an iron core is referred to as a(n);

a)

natural magnet

b)

electromagnet

c)

artificial permanent magnet

d)

no correct answer

73.

The force of attraction surrounding a magnet is referred to as:

a)

magnetic domain

b)

bipolar

c)

magnetic field

d)

magnetic induction

74.

Lodestone is an example of what type of magnet?

a)

natural magnet

b)

electromagnet

c)

artificial permanent magnet

d)

no correct answer

75.

If a magnet is split in half, what happens to the poles?

      1. one magnet will have two north poles

      2. both magnets will have a north pole and a south pole

      3. one magnet will have two south poles

      4. it is impossible to split a magnet

a)

2 only

b)

1 and 3

c)

4 only

76.

A coil of wire that carries a current is referred to as a(n):

a)

solenoid

b)

autotransformer

c)

electromagnet

d)

generator

77.

Electric current that is produced by placing stationary magnets around a stationary coil is occurs by:

a)

mutual induction

b)

rectification

c)

self induction

d)

electrodynamics

78.

This individual who determined that magnetic fields could generate electricity.

a)

Lenz

b)

Faraday

c)

Fleming

d)

Oersted

79.

This device transforms AC to DC

a)

rectifier

b)

electric motor

c)

generator

d)

transformer

80.

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

a)

rectifier

b)

generator

c)

transformer

d)

electric motor

81.

The rotor and stator of an x-ray tube operate due to:

a)

electrodynamics

b)

electromagnetism

c)

rectification

d)

self induction

82.

This device can increase or decrease the intensity of current or voltage.

a)

transformer

b)

generator

c)

electric motor

d)

rectifier

83.

Which of the following is referred to as an induction motor?

a)

rectifier

b)

transformer

c)

rotating anode

d)

generator

84.

A change in the number of protons results in:

a)

ion pair

b)

new element

c)

isotope

d)

ionization

85.

The Greek letter lambda (l) represents:

a)

speed of light

b)

photon energy

c)

frequency

d)

wavelength

86.

Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency and shortest wavelength?

a)

radiowaves

b)

microwaves

c)

x-rays

d)

ultraviolet

87.

Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation can we see?

a)

radiowaves

b)

x-rays

c)

white lights

d)

microwaves

88.

X-rays have

a)

low frequency, long wavelength

b)


high frequency, short wave length

c)

high frequency, long wavelength

d)

low frequency, long wavelength

89.

The Hertz (Hz) is the unit of measurement for:

a)

frequency

b)

photon velocity

c)

wavelength

d)

speed of light

90.

What is the relationship between photon frequency and energy?

a)

indirect

b)

no relationship

c)

direct

d)

sometimes direct, sometimes indirect

91.

X-rays travel through space at the speed of light which is:

a)

3x108 meters/second

b)

186,400 meters/second

c)

186,000 meters/second

d)

2n2

92.

The distance from the crest of one wave to another is termed:

a)

photon velocity

b)

meters

c)

frequency

d)

wavelength

93.

How many electrons can occupy the Q shell?

a)

32

b)

108

c)

18

d)

98

94.

What is the name of the area around the magnet

a)

Bipolar

b)

magnetic domain

c)

Tesla

d)

Magnetic field

95.

_____ is an electrical and magnetic disturbance that travels through space at the speed of light.

a)

ionizing radiation

b)

electromagnetic radiation

c)

radiation

d)

visible light

96.

The distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of another is called:

a)

velocity

b)

amplitude

c)

wavelength

d)

frequency

97.

Wavelength and frequency are _____ related

a)

sometimes

b)

inversely

c)

directly

d)

not

98.

Another term for an x-ray photon is:

a)

quantum

b)

amplitude

c)

radiation

d)

wavelength

99.

Consider the following types of radiation that are found in the electromagnetic spectrum. Which one has the highest frequency?

a)

microwaves

b)

visible light

c)

x-rays

d)

radio waves

100.

The letter “Z” represents:

a)

the number of neutron

b)

the number of electrons

c)

the number of protons

d)

the number of atoms

101.

X-rays exist at the speed of light or not at all. What is the speed of light?

a)

180,000 meters/second

b)

3 X 10 meters/second

c)

18,000 miles/second

d)

3 X 108 meters/second

102.

The small dense center of the atom is referred to as the _____________

a)

neutron

b)

electron

c)

nucleus

d)

proton

103.

When determining the number of electrons a shell can hold, the "M" shell can hold how many electrons?

a)

18

b)

12

c)

32

d)

6

104.

Elements are listed on the Periodic Table in ascending order based on the _______

a)

Atomic mass

b)

total number of electrons

c)

total number of electrons in the outermost shell

d)

Atomic number

105.

An element that is said to have 3 electrons in the outermost shell has a valence of

a)

+5

b)

-5

c)

-3

d)

+3

106.

An element that has six electrons in the outermost shell is said to have a valence of

a)

+6

b)

+2

c)

-6

d)

-2

107.

The typical wave of an x-ray is

a)

.1- 1.1 Angstroms

b)

1-2 Angstroms

c)

.1 - 1 Angstroms

d)

.1 - 2 Angstroms

108.

_____ is an electrical and magnetic disturbance that travels through space at the speed of light.

a)

ionizing radiation

b)

electromagnetic radiation

c)

radiation

d)

visible light

109.

The atomic number is the number of neutrons in the nucleus

a)

True

b)

False

110.

The atomic mass is represented by the letter "m"

a)

True

b)

False

111.

The atomic mass is the number of protons plus the number of electrons

a)

True

b)

False

112.

There is a transfer of energy when an atom is ionized

a)

True

b)

False

113.

The less humid the air, the more likely static electricity will occur

a)

True

b)

False

114.

During the electrification process, friction occurs by touching a metal door knob

a)

True

b)

False

115.

An increase in resistance will result in an increase in current

a)

True

b)

False

116.

A conductor is any substance through which electrons flow easily

a)

True

b)

False

117.

An insulator is any substance through which electrons flow easily

a)

True

b)

False

118.

All matter is composed of fundamental building blocks called atoms

a)

True

b)

False

119.

All matter is composed of fundamental building blocks called atoms

a)

True

b)

False

120.

The center of the atom is referred to as the nucleus

a)

True

b)

False

121.

A stable atom is said to have the same number of proton and neutrons

a)

True

b)

False

122.

A stable atom is said to have the same number of proton and neutrons

a)

True

b)

False

123.

The protons of an atom are the same as the atomic number

a)

True

b)

False

124.

The protons and the neutrons equal the atomic number

a)

True

b)

False

125.

Electrons at rest are capable of producing magnetic fields.

a)

True

b)

False

126.

All matter is electrically neutral

a)

True

b)

False

127.

An increase in the humidity with increase the chance of static occuring

a)

True

b)

False

128.

Radiation is a term that only refers to x-rays

a)

True

b)

False

129.

Electrons circle around an atom and they have a positive charge

a)

True

b)

False

130.

The binding energy of electrons is measured in keV.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

An element that loses an electron undergoes ionization.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

The shorter the wavelength the higher the frequency.

a)

True

b)

False