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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.

19.27 meters.

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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.

19 µSv.

18 µSv.

21 µSv.
Ans: a.

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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?

0.00075 R

0.000375 mR

0.000375 R

0.00375 R
Ans: c

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.

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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. 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.

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.

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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

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.

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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: d.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.
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:

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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.
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.

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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.

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.
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.

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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:

W e can not predict certainly.

W e can predict.

Depends on what type of radiation is received and how much.

Genetic effects.
Ans: a

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.

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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?

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.

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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.

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. Film badge is a

Personal monitor.

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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.
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.

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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. Maximum radiation level from a sealed source storage container from 12” distance.

10 mR.

20 mR.

50 mR.

2 m R.
Ans: b

102. TLD:

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:

W e want safety.

W e want safe distance.

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W e want security.

W e 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.

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

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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:

Call 110 and tell your problem.

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. If you get over dose, a person can’t sit with you:

True.

False.
Ans: b

120. When the source is retracted inside the projector the radiation level outside the
source is:

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Radiation is at zero level.

Sufficiently low to work with the projector.

Should not allow the non-occupational worker.

The radiation is nil at 19 meters away from the source.
Ans: a

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

O m R.

2 m R.

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:

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

127. Radiation can be:

Sensed by human sense.

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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

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

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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.
Ans: b.

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?

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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

W ind-out, guide tube, extension tube

Projector, guide tube, wind-out

W ind-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

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?

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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. 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.

W henever 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

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

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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.

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 γ 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 HV L

3 HV L

3.3 HVL

3.6 HVL
Ans: c

157. Vehicle transporting radioactive source shall have radiation warning sign posted:

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. 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.

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161. X-ray and γ 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:

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.

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0 to 1000 mR.

10 to 20 mR.

0 to 200 mR.
Ans: d

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 m R.
Ans: a

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.

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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.
Ans: b.

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.

W hen 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

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180. The most penetrating radiation from radioisotope is:

Beta particle.

Gamma rays.

X-rays.

Alpha particles.
Ans: b

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. 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.

Ionization counter.

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BF3 Counter.
Ans: a

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

3.7 x 10¹³

37 x 10¹º

3.7 X 10Q


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.

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.

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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.

On the back of the vehicle to the right of the license plate.
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

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200. What is the half life of Iridium 192?

30 days.

74 days.

90 days.

5.2 years.
Ans: b

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.

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 m R.

200 mR.

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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.

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.

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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.
Ans: a

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.

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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

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.

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Thermo luminous detector.

Threshold limit detector.

Transient level device.
Ans: a

228. Direct reading dosimeters measure dose in:

mR/hr.

m R.

Rem.

Rad.
Ans: b

229. Ionizing radiation can cause damage to:

Genetic

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:

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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.

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:

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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: 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:

True.

False.
Ans: a

255. Survey meters provide:

Cumulative reading.

Radiation exposure rate.

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:

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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

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%.

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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 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 m R.

2 mR /hr.

0.75 mR.

0.75 mR /hr.
Ans: d.

268. Minimum number of personnel during Radiography is :

Three persons.

Four persons.

Two persons.

One persons.
Ans: c.

269.Minimum number of personnel during X-ray (>350 KV) is:

Two technicians.

Four technicians.

Three technicians.

Minimum Four technicians.

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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.

Energy and Engineering.
Ans: b.

274. Temporary Storage Pit validity is:

One year.

Two year.

Six month.

Three month.
Ans: c.

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.

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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.

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 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

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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.

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.

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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:

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:

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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.

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.

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303. The radiation level at the exterior surface of radiographic projector is:

2 mR/ hr.

2mSv/ hr.

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.

Radiation level is above 1mSv/ hr.

Radiation level is above 1mR/ hr.

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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.

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:

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The bottom level whole building.

W herever 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?

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:

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.

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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.

327. The radiation level at the location is 6mRem/hr.if the person getting a dose of
2mRem, how much time he may stay here?
• 10 minutes
• 20 minutes
• 60 minutes
• 120 minutes
Ans:b

328.The activity of the Ir-192 Source is 20 Ci.How much radiation will you get
8inches from the source?
• 2705Rem/hr
• 2Rem
• 275mRem/hr
• 275sv/hr
Ans:b

329.20000µ sv
• 200mr
• 2 Rem

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• 100mRem+1Rem
• All the above
Ans:d

330.What will be the survey meter reading show?

• Dose rate
• Dose
• Dose equivalent
• Intensity
Ans:a

331.During transporting radioactive materials, what is the symbol written in

transporting package?
• Danger radioactive Source
• Danger radioactive material
• Caution radioactive material
• Danger radioactive area
Ans:c

332.Whatis the point 8 in the following figure?

• Remote control
crank

• Control cable
• Exposure device
• Locking mechanism
• Shielded source
• Source assembly
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333. Label the following figure?
• Remote control crank

Control cable

• Exposure device
• Locking mechanism
• Shield
• Control cable
• Outlet port
• Source assembly
• Shielded source
• Source guide tube.

334. If the person receives aboveµµ Sv/hr,what will be the dose of the stay there4
hours 55 minutes?
• 673.5mRem
• 673.5µsv 137
• 67.35mRem
• 6735Sv Survey meter
Ans:b

335. Radiographic working in the field and after 1 hour the pocket dosimeter is
showing the above scale.if the radiographer stay 15 minutes more,how much
radiation he will receive?
• 156mRem
• 125mRem
• 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 190
• 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

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• 130µsv
• 156µSv
Ans:a

336. What is the interval for the pocket dosimeter need to do calibration?
• 6 months
• 12 months
• 3 months
• Once in life
Ans:b

327.Beside shielding room at the observe what is the maximum dose a person would
get if he stay 8 hours per day for 1 week(5 working days)
• 100µRem
• 100mRem
• 10Rem
• 10µsv
Ans:c

338. The X-ray and gamma rayare electro magnetic radiation,but there is a
difference,what is the difference between Gammma and X-ray?
• There origin
• There penetration
• There energy
• All the above
Ans:a

339. What is the relation between Radiation Radiation intensity and time?
• Radiation is increasing by time
• Radiation is decreasing by time
• Radiation is increasing with distance
• Radiation is increasing by
Ans:a

340. Dosimeter shows 100mRem after aradiographer working for 45 minutes,what

could be the radiation intensity the radiographer was working?
• 100 mREm
• 133. 3mRem
• 1000µ Sv
• 1000 mRem
Ans:b

341. At the radiography field ,at least how many warning stands are required?
• 6 nos
• 5 nos
• 4 nos
• No quantity

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342. Leak test are required on all radioactive source in use at maximum?
• Every quarter
• Every six month
• Every three months
• Yearly
Ans:b

343. If radiation violation occurs at any area ,what should to do promptly?

• The manager will inform to ARAMCO
• RSO will inform to ARAMCO
• A radiographer should inform to ARAMCO
• RPO will inform to ARAMCO
Ans;c

344.Genetic effect depends upon

• How much radiation you received
• The radiation type
• All of above
• None of above
Ans:c

345. Label the figure?

• Outlet prt guide tube connector
• Deplected uranium shield
• Titanium’s
Tube

• Protective plastic jacket with plastic handle

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• Welded shielder container
• Source assembly
• Locking mechanism
• Plunger lock
• Remote control mconnector
• Ans:b

346. When setting up an exposure device the first step should be to /

• Survey the device
• Remove the lock up
• Inspect the survey instruments to verify proper operation
• Hook up the source tube
Ans:c

347. Who is the responsible person for over expose of general public?
• The radiographer
• RSO
• ARAMCO
General public
Ans:a

348. What is the annual allowed dose limit for general public whole body exposure?
• 20 mRem
• 10 Rem
• 20 mSv
• mSv
Ans:d

339 .Radiation effect can be sensed by

• Smell
• Mouth
• Sight
• None of above
Ans:d

350. The distance, shielding concept used only in Saudi ARAMCO

• True
• False
Ans:b

351. how will check the projector after exposure completed?

• Check the guide tube front sid and both side the camera by using survey meter
• Check the guide tube tip
• Check the crank unit
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Ans:a

352. I your company asking you to go radiographic work then how many survey
meter you should required?
• One survey meter
• Two survey meter
• Two one person and every one should have one personal survey meter
• Survey meter is not required
Ans:c

353. the transport index refers to?

• The radiation level at the surface of the package
• The dose rate in the drivers compartment of the truck
• The dose rate at 1 meter from the package
The radiation level at the surface of the truck
Ans:c

354. if your dosimeter is showing 25mRem on the scales and if you performed the
radiography for 15 minutes,what is the intensity at the area where you have
performed the radiography?
• 100 mRem/hr
• 100 mRem
• 100µ Sv/hr
• 100µ Sv/hr
Ans:a

355. for lr-192 half life is 75 days, if the exposure caring 2-1 minutes after five
months,how much exposure time will be increased?
• 4.2 minutes
• 16.8 minutes
• 8.4 minutes
• Will be same
Ans:c

356. diffeence in radiation due to distance is calculated by using?

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

357. weld which has been radio graphed will

• Be radioactive
• Be slightly radioactive if camera is left near weld for few minutes
• not be radioactive
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358. which of the followingis the SI unit of the exposure?
• Coulomb kg
• Roentgen
• RAD
• Joule/kg
• Sievert
Ans:a

359. the rengten is

• A unit of a absorbed dose and is equivalent to 2.58x10^ _4coloumb/kg
• A unit of a exposure and is equivalent to 2.58x10 ^_4coloumb/kg of matter
• A unit of a exposure and is equivalent to 2.58x10^ _4coloumb/kg of air
• A unit of a equivqlent dose and is equivalent to 2.58x10^ _4coloumb/kg of air
Ans:c

360. 250mCi is equql to

• 9.25 GBq
• 9250 MGB
• 0.00925 TBq
• 9250000 KBq
• All the above
Ans:e

361. portable radiation detection instruments should be recalibrated

• After changing of batteries
• Every six months or after modification alteration or changing batteries
• Every six months
• Not exceed six months and after instruments surveying
• Annually or after modification ,alteration or changing batteries
Ans:d

362. the dose rate arising from an Ir-192 gamma ray point source of 80 Ci activity at
0.5 meter from the exposed source is about
• 107Sv/hr
• 0.11Sv/hr
• 39Sv/hr
• 0.39Sv/hr
• 7.7Sv/hr
Ans:a

363. the”s” tube inside the depleted uranium shield is made of

• Lead
• Titanium
• Heavy steel
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364. radiography source should be tested for leaks al least -------mnths and if the
measured contamination on the swab exceed ------Bq the equipment must be
withdrawn from used an decontaminated?
• One month-185Bq
• Three month -185Bq
• Six month- 185Bq
• One year- 185Bq
Ans:c

365. mSv is equal to?

• 1.5 mRem
• 150 mRem
• 15 Rem
• 1.5Rem
• 150 Rem
Ans:d

366. in the radiography projector “S” tube is used for

• Radiography source capsule going out and coming back only
• Used for maintaining the safety and shielding
• Used for nothing
• All the above
Ans:b

367. pocket dosimeter reading you have received 150mRem at 75 minutes in 15

minutes how much dose you will receive :
• 30mRem
• 0.3mSv
• 300µ
Ans:a

368. if you found your survey meter is in wet condition while performing the job
then may cause?
• Reading will be in zero level
• Reading will be shown more
• Wait up to dry and restart your job
• All the above
Ans:d

369. what are the most important or mandatory items for the radiography?
• TLD film badge,Dosi meter,Alarm rate meter
• Survey meter,TLD,Collimater
• Survey meter,crank and guide tube
• None of the eabove
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370. TLD maxi,um can be used
• 1 month
• 3 month
• 6 month
• 4 month
Ans:b

371. if fire accident near the source ,first inform to

• Your manager
• Your supervisor RSO
• Fire fighting department of Saudi ARAMCO
none of the above
Ans:b

372. cordonind and observed distance you have to maintain at the level of dose rate?
• 0.75mRem/hr to 0.5mRem/hr
• 7.5µ Sv/hr to 0.5µ Sv/hr
• 7.5µ Sv/hr to 2.5 µSv/hr
• All the above
Ans:c

373. if you used the cobalt 60 radioactive isotope in the field and you are using the
0.98 inch lead sheet as shielding ,how many HVL you will find with the above
thickness lead sheet?
• 2 HVL
• 1 HVL
• 3 HVL
• 0 HVL
Ans:a

374. if you are using a100Ci cobalt-60 radioactive source ,after2.1 years ,how much
activity you will get?
• 5 Ci
• 10 Ci
• 4 Ci
• 25 Ci
Ans:a

375.see the following figure and required marked places

1-source assembly connector
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3-source assembly cabel

4-capsule
5-weld

376. while transporting the source at 1 meter from any surface of the source
container is not more than 1 mRem/hr what is the required label you have to
fix ion the container?
• White-1(0) zero
• Yellow-11>0<1
• Yellow 111>1≤10
• Yellow 111exclusive>10
Ans:b

377. the effective shielding is accomplished by

• Using a collimator
• Using a shooting booth
• Transporting and shooting radiographic devices in shielded container
• All the above
Ans:d

378. before using a survey meter at the beginning of the what should be done?
• Survey meter batteries should be checked
• Survey meter should be checked for physical damage
• It should be tested to makr sure it detects radiation
• All the above
Ans:d

379. what are the responsibilities of radiographer regarding survey meter?

• To ensure tat the calibration date on the survey meter is current
• The survey meter is operable or not
• Reading and understanding manufacturer’s manual
• All the above
Ans:d

380. if equipments fails the daily inspection?

• It must be reported to RSO immediately
• It must be taken out of service
• The problem must be repaired and recorded
• The problem must repaired and kept on file for three years
• All of the above
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381. in order to perform a leak test ,the person must be authorized or approved by
• The NCR
• An agreement start
• The license
• A or B is correct
Ans:d

382. normally Ir-192 crank- out devices weigh and most have ability to hold?
• 20-23kg ;100-200Ci
• 23-25kg ;100-150Ci
• 25-28kg ;50-100Ci
• 25-30kg ;100-1201Ci
Ans:b

383. the survey meter must stay with the radiographer wherever radiography is
performed and should not be left to the exposure device or near the end of the
source tube?
• True
• False
Ans:a

384. .spending less time near a source is accomplished by

• Cranking the source into and out of the camera as quickly as possible
• Cranking the exposure device to the job site quickly
• Spending down time away from the device
• Connecting and disconnecting the source tube to and from the device as fast as
possible
• All the above
Ans:e

385. .staying as far away from the source as possible is accomplished by

• Using asset of control that can be moved a sufficient distance from the source
• Moving away from the controls and farther from the source when possible during
the exposure time
• No sitting near the device during idle time
• No transporting a loaded device in the cab of the truck ;and using a lower strength
source
• All the above
Ans:e

386. sources used in the radiography are considered to be?

• Normal form of radioactive materials
• Special form of radioactive materials
• abnormal form of radioactive materials
• none of the above
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387. you are the radiographer assistance on the job and the source is truck in the
exposed position which of the following should not to be of immediate concern
to you?
• Notifying the proper person of an accident
• Perfirming a source recovery
• Minimizing exposure to the public
• Maintain surveillance of the restricted area
Ans:b

388. when setting up an exposure device the first step should be to?
• Survey the device
• Remove the lock cap
• Inspect the survey instrument of verify proper operation
• Hook up the source tube
Ans:c

389.radiation form Ir-192 better than co-60 for use in radiography because?
• It has a shorter exposure time for the same thickness of material
• Distance and shielding is lower for Ir-192
• Ir-192 provides greater penetration than co-60
• Ir-192 has higher radiation intensity
Ans:b

390. generic is ateam that is used to describe the effect of radiation

• On geological survey
• On generators
• On generation
• On geographic analysis
Ans:c

391. TLD or film badge?

• Measures the user ‘s radiation exposure
• Measure the highest permissible radiation dose
• Shield the radiographer from radiation
• Provide the legal records of dose
Ans:a

392. if the radiographer notice malfunction in the equipment be should?

• Attempt to correct the problem and proceed with the work
• Attempt to wind in the source and if successful ,continue with next exposure
• Attempt to wind in the source and then call for help
• Immediately leave the area and call for help
Ans:d

393. A dose rate of 234 mRem/hr will result in dose of-----when exposed for 45
seconds
• 2.92mRem/hr

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• 29.2mRem/hr
• 2.92mRem
• 29.2mRem
Ans:c

394. if you have an 88Ci of Ir-192 source, what is the strength in 148 days?
• 22 Ci
• 44 Ci
• 5.5 CI
• 11 Ci
Ans:a

395. personal that use radioactive material on Saudi ARAMCO property must
comply with ?
• OLD-N-RS-1141 and G1-150-.003
• IATA regulation
• ICRP-1143
• Health and safety exclusive directive
Ans:a

396. it is----t o wear dosimetry whole transporting radioactive materials from the
staorage site to transport vehicle?
• Seldom necessary
• Mandatory
• Non mandatory
• Recommended
Ans:b

397. reading of pocket dosimeter should be checked?

• Frequently
• Monthly
• At the end of the working days
• Hourly
Ans:a

398. what is the whole body exposure dose limit for one year for occupational
radiographer working in Saudi ARAMCO?
• 20000mRem
• 2000mRem/hr200 Sv/hr
• 2000µSv/hr
• 20000µ Sv
Ans:d
399. .source is returned to the projector
• Check the radiation level by survey meter
• Radiation low enough to meet LATA type B(u)certification for projector license
• There is no radiation
• Radiation low enough to meet NACE type B(u)certification for license

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400. radiation warning for controlled area includes?

• A minimum of 4 sign boards barrio tape and flashing lights
• Sign and barrier tapes but are not adequate without the attention of the
radiography techniques
• A minimum of 4 signs
• A minimum of 4 signs and barrier tape
Ans:a

401. 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

402. radiation warning sign?

• Are used when using ionizing radiation
• Prevent general public from entering the exposure area
• Are not required in radiation area
• Are not required when radiography in remote field
Ans:b

403. which of the following state ment is correct/

• Dose rate of 90mRem/hr at 1 meter reduce to 11.25 mRem/hr at 2 meter
• Dose rate of 90mRem/hr at 1 meter reduce to 22.5 mRem/hr at 2 meter
• Dose rate of 90mRem/hr at 1 meter reduce to 45.00 mRem/hr at 2 meter
• Dose rate of 90mRem/hr at 1 meter reduce to 9.0mRem/hr at 2 meter
Ans:b

404.a weld which has been radiographed will?

• Be radioactive
• Be sightly radioactive if camera is left near weld for a few minutes
• Not be radioactive
• Be radioactive only after exposure
Ans:c

405. radiation level at location is 12 mRem/hr if the person getting 3mRem,how

much time he will stay here
• 45 minutes
• 15minutes
• 60 minutes
• None of the above
Ans:b

406. the activity of Ir-192 camera is 30 Ci,what will be the radiation intensity
14”from the source?

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• 135 mSv
• 135 mRem
• 135 Rem
• All of the above
Ans:c

407. 30000µ Sv equql to?

• 30 mRem
• 3 Rem
• 2000 mRem+1 Rem
• 300 mSv
Ans:b

408. 200mRem equal to?

• 200000 µRem
• 2mSv
• 2000 Sv
• 1000µµ Sv+1mSv
• All of the above
Ans:e

409. if the above the survey meter reading is in SV,what will be dose after 5 hours
23 seconds?

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• 904.4µµ Sv
• 904.4 µSv/hr
• 904.4mRem/hr
• None of the above
Ans:d

410. besides shielding room at the observed area, what is the maximum dose a
person should get if he stays 8 hours per day for a period of 1 week(5 working
days)?
• 100µRem
• 100mRem
• 10mRem
• 10µSv
Ans:c

411. what is the annual allowed dose limit for the occupational whole body
exposure?
• 20mRem
• 10Rem

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• 20mSv
• 2mSv
Ans:c

412. Each radiographer working for radiographic testing shall have possession?
• TLD
• EPD
• Pocket dosimeter
• Survey meter
• All the above
Ans:e

413. pocket dosimeter is required to be checked for performance assessment at the

interval of --------------acceptable dosimeter must read in----?
• 6 months ,±20%
• 12 months,±20%
• 12 months,±20%
• 3 months ,±20%
Ana:b

414. during working radiographic testing it is observed that one of the survey
meters is malfunctioning the prompt action of the radiographer is ?
• Continue work since one more survey meter available
• Try to repair the survey meter and start the work
• Cease the work immediately,work shall not start till received other survey meter
• None of the above
Ans:c

415. for occupational personal allowed annual dose for hands, forearms, feet, ankles
are ?
• 50Rem
• 500mSv
• 2 Rem
• Only a & b
Ans:d

416. the supervised area is based on an estimated distance where the lose level
averaged over one hour will not exceed?
• 7.5µSv/hr
• 0.75mRem/hr
• 0.25mRem/hr
• Only a & b
Ans:c

417. radiation level measured at a location was 10mRem/hr.how much with aperson
spend at this area if getting 50*SV/
• 30 seconds
• 3 minutes

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• 30 minutes
• 5 hours
Ans:c

418. if the radiographer ‘s dosimeter shows 50mRem after he working in

radiographic location for 45 minutes ,what could be radiation intensity at that
location?
• 6.66mSv/hr
• 66.6mRem
• 666.6µSv/hr
• 66.6mSv/hr
Ans:c

419. Ir-192 half life is radiographer expose for today taken 1 minute and 55 seconds
then what could be exposure time after 7.5 minutes/
• 15 hours and 20 minutes
• 15 minutes and 20 seconds
• 920 seconds
• B &C only
Ans:

420. a radiographic testing was carried out by using Ir-192 source with 30 Ci
activity,A 20:1 collimator used to reduce the radiation intensity.how much
distance required for cardon the area by using this collimator?
• 33 feet
• 102 feet
• 456 feet
• None of the above
Ans;d

421. the half life cobart-60?

• 192 days
• 75 days
• 5.3 years
• 60 years
Ans:c

422. pocket dosimeter reading will shown in?

• Radiation intensity
• Dose rate
• Accumulated dose
• All of the above
• None of the above
Ans:c

423. ionization chamber used in detection instrument is more suitable for measuring
low energy X-Ray?
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• False
Ans:a

424. radiographers should leave survey meter next to the exposure device in order
to observe if the source returned to the shielded position after each exposure /
• True
• False
Ans:b

425. cancer is considered to be aprompt effect of an exposure to radiation?

• True
• False
Ans:b

426. the sun can cause tissue damage to the skin ,but radiation from a radiographic
device can cause damage much deeper in the human body/
• True
• False
Ans:a

427. securing the source once it is returned to the fully shielded position requires a
deliberate operation by the radiographer?
• True
• False
Ans:b

428. over exposure to radiation, even a brief exposure cause burn that immediately
noticeable?
• True
• False
Ans:b

429. X-Ray and Gamma rays are physical identical ,but they are produced in
different ways?
• True
• False
Ans:a

430. an Ir-192 source is currently 3 Tbq (80Ci),how many Becquerel (curies) will
the source have at th end of the three half life?
• 0.98Tbq(26.6Ci)
• 0.7TBq(20Ci)
• 0.4TBq(10Ci)
• You cannot have three half lives
Ans:c

431. in the radiography projector S-tube is used for?

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• Radioactive source capsule going out and coming back only
• Used for maintaining the safety and shielding
• Used for nothing
• All of the above
Ans:b

432. pocket dosimeter reading you have received 150mR at 75 minutes .

in
15 minutes how much dose you will receive?
• ------mR
• ------mSv
• -------µSv
Ans:

433. For occupational dose is allowed in a year?

• 2Rem-----2mSv
• 2mRem-----20mSv
• 2mSv-----20Rem
• 2Rem-----20mSv
Ans:d

434. if you found your survey meter is wet condition while performing
the job then may cause?

• Reading will be zero level

• Reading will be shown more
• Wait up to try and restart your job
• All of the above
Ans:

435. what are the most important or mandatory items for the
radiography?
• TLD/film badge, dosimeter ,alarm rate meter
• Survey meter, TLD, Collimator
• Survey meter, crank and guide tube
• None of the above
Ans:a

436. if fire accident near the source first inform to ?

• Your manager
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• Fire fighting department of Saudi ARAMCO
none of the above
Ans:

437. if you use the c0-60radioactive isotope in the field and you are using
the 0.98 inch lead sheet as shielding . how many HVL you will find
with the above thickness lead sheet?
• 2 HVL
• 1HVL
• 3HVL
• 0HVL
Ans:

438. your dose meter shows3.08mSv, after 42 minutes how much dose
you will get?
Ans:

439. which of the following has the high specific activity 6gm of 20 CIi/6
gm 0f 60 Ci?
Ans: same

440. X-rays and Gamma rays travel in a straight line?

Ans: true

440. which cells in the human body is the most effected by radiation?
Ans: reproductive cells

441. who should give information to KAST and to ARAMCO about an

incident?
Ans:RSO

442.why leak test is necessary?

AnsL: to check the contamination

442. dosimeter that you are wearing ?

Ans: To check recived dose

443. essential part of radiographic sysem?

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444. controlled and observed area are----mR and ---- mR?

Ans:

445. material with thin HVL thickness is----------effective than the

material with hick HVL?
Ans:

446.out of the following which does not help to reduce the exposure at
an emergency?

• Run away
• Dot be panic, stop and think
• Try to retract the source
Ans:

447. Radiation level at 2.5 meter is 2 grey. what

is the distance for 25 grey?
Ans:

448. 100 Ci Ir-192 source at foot is 5.2R.what is the cordoning distance?

Ans:

449. a dosimeter shows 150 mR at certain distance for 1 hour. if

continue there 15 minutes more what will be the readings?
Ans:

450. all Gamma isotopes having?

• No mass or weight
• Mass with weight
• same mass different weight
Ans:a

451. all X-ray equipment having?

• Fixed energy
• Variable energy
• Fixed energy and Variable energy
Ans:b

452. how much radiation dose for foots and ankles?

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• 5 Rem
• 15Rem
• 50Rem
• 500mR
Ans:c

453.the isotope 0f co-60 after 5 half life period It was reduced to 205Ci,
what is the initial activity?
• 40Ci
• 80Ci
• 20Ci
• 10Ci
Ans:b

454. 60 minutes work in a days of week permissible dose rate 2m/hr

how much dose was received in a week?

• 10mR
• 20mR
• 40mR
• 5mr
Ans:a

455. what is the measuring radiation distance from the projector

surface?
• 1-feet
• meter
• 18-inch
Ans:a

456. 10mSv + 2Rem + 500mR is equal to?

• 35 R
• 3500mR
• 0.35R
• 350mr
Ans:b

457.who will give approval to make a new temporary isotope pit?

• EPD
• KAST
• RSO

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Ans:a

458.A person setback 10 feet to 20 feet from a radiation source the

radiation source the radiation level will be?

• 1/3
• ¼
• 4 times
• 2 times
Ans:b

459. Biological half life is ?

Ans: the time is taken one half life of a radioactive material to be placed
from the body as waste material

460.dosimeter range is ?
• 0-200 mR
• 0-200µSv
• 0-2000mR
Ans:a

461. The alarm rate meter calibration due is every?

• 1 year
• 6 months
• 3 months
• 9 months
Ans:b

462. when you exposing 4780 mCi the cordoning diatance permissible
dose is 7.5 µSv,what is the cordoning distance?

59 meter
• 62 meter
• 58 meter
• 68 meter
Ans:a

462. Co-60 camera a carrying transport ?

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• 3 person ,2 vehicle
• 2 person ,1 vehicle
• 2 person ,2 vehicle
Ans:a

463. during the night time radiography?

• Required red & yellow flashing light
• Required red & yellow flashing light and warning sign board
• One flash light is enough
Ans:b

464. during the exposure time after 80 minutes your dosimeter showing
11mR, if you stay another 20 minutes how many mR will appear on
your dosimeter?
• 150 mR
• 144 mR
• 140 mR
• 155 mr
Ans:b

465. survey meter is showing 25µSv,how many mR will be show after 3

hours & 30 minutes?
• 10 mR
• 12 mR
• 8.75 mR
• 705 mR
• None of the above
ANs:e

466. which is the most sensitive cells?

• Blood cells
• Internal organ
• Eye lens
• skin
Ans:b

467.when performing leak test ?

• Use cotton clothes
• Use tissue paper
• Rough paper
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468. the initial activity of Ir 192 is 10 Ci after 225 days it is reduce to ?

• 5 Ci
• 2.5 Ci
• 1.25 Ci
• 1 Ci
Ans:c

469. long time effective In individual expose is?

• Genetic
• Somatic effect
• Latent effective
Ans:a

470. during radiography the radiation level of safety distance controlled

by?
• RSO
• Radiographer
• IP
• RPO
Ans:b

471. when will you check the dosimeter ?

• Before starting the work ,after completion work
• Before starting the work
• Only after completion work
Ans:a

472.what is the penetrating thickness range of co-60?

• 2 inches of shell
• 7 inches of shell
• 5 inches of shell
• 3 inches of shell
Ans:b

473. during the radiography work you lost your TLD badge what will
you do?

• Stop the work and go to office get new TLD

• Continue the work
• Not necessary ,dosimeter enough

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474. the radiography projector us Is locked position, the source is in?

• Guide tube or exposure
• Center at S-tube
Ansb

475. whole body exposure dose limit in one year accupational is?
• 2000 mR
• 200 R
• 20 mSv/hr
• 20 µSv
Ans:a

476. when you transporting with radio active source your vehicle speed
shall not exceed?

• 60 kmph
• 90 kmph
• 70 kmph
• 100 kmph
Ans:b

477. One person has excessive radiation received , the same time
another person will sit near to him?

• True
• false
Ans:a

478. find th ethickness of lead (HVL0.19”) to be reduce the intensity

from 32 mR for Ir 192 source?

• 0.19”
• 0.38”
• 0.79”
• 0.57”
Ans:c

479. how many survey meter are required at radiographic site?

• 2 survey meter

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• 3 survey meter
• 4 survey meter
Ans:a

480.what material will be used for sheldin?

• Lead
• Uranium
• Tungstand
• All of the above
Ans: d

481. colimeter made of ?

• Lead
• Titanium
• Tungstant
• None of the above
Ans:c

482. annual dose for public(one year)/

• 1/100 20 mSv-- radiographer
• 1/20 1 mSv—general public
• 1/10
• 1/40
Ans:

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