SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR RADIATION TECHNOLOGIST EXAM (SET-1)

10 EACH FROM MATHEMATICS,GK& ENGLISH

70 FROM RADIOLOGY

English Questions (10)

1. Which of the following is a synonym for "abundant"? 

A) Scarce

B) Plentiful

C) Rare

D) Insufficient

2. Choose the correct sentence: 

A) She don’t like to swim.

B) She doesn’t likes to swim.

C) She doesn’t like to swim.

D) She not like to swim.

3. What is the antonym of "permanent"? 

A) Lasting

B) Temporary

C) Durable

D) Enduring

4. Which word is spelled correctly? 

A) Accomodate

B) Acommodate

C) Accommodate

D) Acomodate

5. Choose the sentence that uses "their" correctly: A) Their going to the store.

B) They’re going to the store.

C) There going to the store.

D) Their going to stores.

6. What does the word "inevitable" mean? 

A) Uncertain

B) Unavoidable

C) Optional

D) Rare

7. Identify the adjective in the sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

 A) Jumps

B) Over

C) Quick

D) Fox

8. Which of the following sentences is correct? 

A) He has less friends than she does.

B) He has fewer friends than she does.

C) He has few friends than she does.

D) He has the least friends than she does.

9. What is the main idea of a text?

 A) The conclusion

B) The primary point

C) The details

D) The summary

10. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession? 

A) Comma

B) Period

C) Apostrophe

D) Semicolon

Mathematics Questions(10)

1. What is 15% of 200? 

A) 25

B) 30

C) 35

D) 40

2. Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 15.

 A) 5

B) 10

C) 7.5

D) 8

3. If the area of a rectangle is 60 square meters and the length is 12 meters, what is the width?

 A) 3 m

B) 5 m

C) 6 m

D) 7 m

4. What is the value of π (pi) to two decimal places?

 A) 3.12

B) 3.14

C) 3.16

D) 3.18

5. A car travels 60 km in 1 hour. How far will it travel in 2.5 hours? 

A) 120 km

B) 150 km

C) 180 km

D) 200 km

6. If a triangle has a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its area? 

A) 20 cm²

B) 30 cm²

C) 40 cm²

D) 50 cm²

7. What is the square root of 144?

 A) 10

B) 11

C) 12

D) 13

8. Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 0.75?

 A) 1/2

B) 3/4

C) 2/3

D) 5/6

9. What is the sum of angles in a triangle? 

A) 180°

B) 90°

C) 360°

D) 270°

10. If a bottle holds 1.5 liters of water, how many milliliters does it hold? 

A) 150 ml

B) 1500 ml

C) 1000 ml

D) 500 ml

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE(10)

1. What is the capital of France? 

A) Berlin

B) Madrid

C) Paris

D) Rome

2. Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"? 

A) Charles Dickens

B) Mark Twain

C) William Shakespeare

D) Jane Austen

3. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"? 

A) Earth

B) Venus

C) Mars

D) Jupiter

4. What is the largest ocean on Earth? 

A) Atlantic Ocean

B) Indian Ocean

C) Arctic Ocean

D) Pacific Ocean

5. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? A) Yuri Gagarin

B) Neil Armstrong

C) Buzz Aldrin

D) John Glenn

6. What is the currency used in Japan? 

A) Yen

B) Won

C) Peso

D) Dollar

7. In which year did World War II end? 

A) 1939

B) 1945

C) 1950

D) 1960

8. What is the chemical symbol for gold? 

A) Ag

B) Au

C) Pb

D) Fe

9. Which organ is responsible for pumping blood in the human body? 

A) Brain

B) Liver

C) Lungs

D) Heart

10. What is the largest continent by a

rea? 

A) Africa

B) Asia

C) North America

D) South America

RADIOLOGY (70)

1. What does MRI stand for?

 A) Magnetic Resonance Imaging

B) Medical Radiology Imaging

C) Multiple Radiographic Imaging

D) Magnetic Radiographic Imaging

2. Which of the following is the primary imaging modality used for soft tissue? 

A) X-ray

B) CT scan

C) MRI

D) Ultrasound

3. What is the unit of measurement for radiation dose?

 A) Joules

B) Sieverts

C) Pascals

D) Decibels

4. What type of radiation is primarily used in X-ray imaging? 

A) Alpha particles

B) Beta particles

C) Gamma rays

D) X-rays

5. Which contrast agent is commonly used in CT scans? 

A) Barium sulfate

B) Iodine-based contrast

C) Gadolinium

D) Air

6. What is the purpose of a grid in X-ray imaging? A) To increase exposure time

B) To reduce scatter radiation

C) To enhance color

D) To improve patient comfort

7. Which body part is primarily imaged using fluoroscopy? 

A) Brain

B) Abdomen

C) Joints

D) Bones

8. What does CT stand for in medical imaging?

 A) Computed Tomography

B) Computerized Technique

C) Cardiac Tomography

D) Central Tomography

9. In which imaging technique is an ultrasound transducer used? 

A) MRI

B) CT

C) Ultrasound

D) X-ray

10. Which of the following is a contraindication for MRI? 

A) Pacemaker

B) Pregnancy

C) Asthma

D) Diabetes

11. What is the primary purpose of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine? 

A) Pain relief

B) Diagnosis and treatment

C) Surgical intervention

D) Blood transfusion

12. Which imaging modality uses ionizing radiation? 

A) MRI

B) Ultrasound

C) X-ray

D) All of the above

13. What is the ALARA principle? 

A) As Low As Reasonably Achievable

B) As Low As Required Available

C) As Low As Radiation Allowed

D) As Low As Regularly Achieved

14. Which organ is particularly sensitive to radiation exposure?

 A) Skin

B) Liver

C) Thyroid

D) Lungs

15. In which imaging technique is barium commonly used? 

A) CT

B) MRI

C) X-ray

D) Ultrasound

16. What is a common use of ultrasound imaging? 

A) Brain imaging

B) Cardiac assessment

C) Bone fractures

D) All of the above

17. What type of imaging uses a rotating X-ray device? 

A) Conventional X-ray

B) CT scan

C) MRI

D) Fluoroscopy

18. Which type of MRI sequence is best for evaluating soft tissues? 

A) T1-weighted

B) T2-weighted

C) Diffusion-weighted

D) Gradient-echo

19. What is the function of the collimator in an X-ray machine?

 A) To increase image contrast

B) To reduce radiation dose

C) To shape and direct the X-ray beam

D) To enhance image resolution

20. Which radiological technique is best for visualizing blood vessels? 

A) X-ray

B) CT angiography

C) MRI

D) Ultrasound

21. What is the most common type of X-ray? 

A) Digital X-ray

B) Film X-ray

C) Fluoroscopic X-ray

D) Contrast X-ray

22. What does the term "radiopacity" refer to? 

A) The ability to absorb radiation

B) The ability to transmit sound waves

C) The ability to emit light

D) The ability to reflect X-rays

23. Which of the following is NOT a function of a radiologic technologist

 A) Administering medications

B) Positioning patients for imaging

C) Ensuring safety protocols

D) Operating imaging equipment

24. What is the recommended maximum annual dose limit for radiation workers? 

A) 1 mSv

B) 20 mSv

C) 50 mSv

D) 100 mSv

25. Which imaging modality is best for assessing bone density? 

A) X-ray

B) CT

C) DEXA scan

D) MRI

26. In ultrasound, what does "Doppler effect" measure? 

A) Frequency changes of sound waves

B) Speed of light

C) Image resolution

D) Depth of tissues

27. What is the primary risk associated with ionizing radiation? 

A) Infection

B) Tissue damage

C) Allergic reaction

D) Nausea

28. What does "radiation safety" primarily focus on? 

A) Improving image quality

B) Reducing exposure to patients and staff

C) Enhancing patient comfort

D) Speeding up procedures

29. Which imaging technique is often used in trauma cases?

 A) MRI

B) Ultrasound

C) X-ray

D) PET scan

30. What is the purpose of a quality assurance program in radiology?

 A) To ensure correct billing

B) To maintain imaging equipment

C) To improve patient satisfaction

D) To manage staff schedules

31. In which position is the patient typically placed for a chest X-ray? 

A) Supine

B) Prone

C) Upright

D) Lateral

32. What is a common indication for performing a CT scan? 

A) Routine check-up

B) Soft tissue imaging

C) Evaluation of fractures

D) All of the above

33. Which type of imaging is least likely to involve ionizing radiation?

 A) X-ray

B) CT scan

C) MRI

D) Nuclear medicine

34. What is the main advantage of digital radiography over traditional film? 

A) Lower cost

B) Faster processing time

C) Increased radiation dose

D) More complex equipment

35. Which imaging technique uses a radioactive tracer? 

A) MRI

B) CT

C) PET scan

D) Ultrasound

36. What does the term "pixel" refer to in digital imaging? 

A) The smallest unit of a digital image

B) The color depth of an image

C) The size of the imaging detector

D) The resolution of the image

37. What is the typical duration of an MRI scan? A) 5-10 minutes

B) 30-60 minutes

C) 1-2 hours

D) 2-3 hours

38. Which type of radiation is used in mammography? 

A) High-energy X-rays

B) Low-energy X-rays

C) Gamma rays

D) Beta particles

39. What is the purpose of a dose-area product (DAP) meter? 

A) To measure patient weight

B) To calculate radiation dose

C) To monitor equipment performance

D) To assess image quality

40. In X-ray imaging, what does the term "kVp" stand for? 

A) Kilovolt peak

B) Kilogram volume peak

C) Kilohertz voltage peak

D) Kilowatt potential peak

41. Which of the following is a characteristic of non-ionizing radiation? 

A) High energy

B) Can cause ionization

C) Does not produce harmful effects

D) Requires shielding

42. What type of CT scan is commonly used for detecting pulmonary embolism?

 A) Brain CT

B) Abdominal CT

C) Chest CT angiography

D) Pelvic CT

43. Which of the following conditions is NOT typically evaluated with an ultrasound? 

A) Gallstones

B) Appendicitis

C) Fractures

D) Ovarian cysts

44. What is a common use of fluoroscopy? 

A) Viewing static images

B) Real-time imaging of moving structures

C) Bone density assessment

D) Soft tissue imaging

45. What does "T1" and "T2" refer to in MRI?

 A) Types of X-rays

B) Types of tissues

C) Relaxation times of protons

D) Thickness of slices

46. In which type of radiological examination is a "contrast media" used? 

A) MRI

B) X-ray

C) Ultrasound

D) Both A and B

47. Which of the following is a primary role of a radiographer? 

A) Diagnose medical conditions

B) Provide patient education

C) Interpret radiographs

D) Perform surgeries

48. Which imaging technique is most sensitive for detecting soft tissue tumors? 

A) CT scan

B) Ultrasound

C) MRI

D) X-ray

49. What is the purpose of a radiation protection apron?

A) To enhance image quality

B) To reduce radiation exposure to the body

C) To provide patient comfort

D) To assist in positioning

50. What is a common complication of using iodinated contrast media?

A) Allergic reaction

B) Dehydration

C) Nausea

D) Fever

51. Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism?

A) Chest X-ray

B) CT pulmonary angiography

C) MRI

D) Ultrasound

52. What type of imaging uses high-frequency sound waves?

A) MRI

B) CT

C) Ultrasound

D) X-ray

53. Which term describes the ability of a tissue to absorb X-rays?

A) Radiopacity

B) Radiolucency

C) Radiographic density

D) Radiological imaging

54. What is the typical range for kVp settings in a general X-ray?

A) 20-30 kVp

B) 50-100 kVp

C) 100-150 kVp

D) 150-200 kVp

55. Which part of the X-ray machine produces the X-rays?

A) Tube housing

B) Collimator

C) Detector

D) Grid

56. What type of scan is performed to evaluate a patient’s brain function?

A) CT scan

B) MRI

C) PET scan

D) Ultrasound

57. Which imaging modality is most effective for assessing joint injuries?

A) MRI

B) X-ray

C) CT

D) Ultrasound

58. What does a high signal intensity on an MRI indicate?

A) Presence of fluid

B) Presence of air

C) Presence of bone

D) Absence of pathology

59. In which scenario would a "portable X-ray" be utilized?

A) Routine screening

B) Bedside imaging for critically ill patients

C) Outpatient clinic

D) Surgical suite

60. What type of radiation is emitted by PET scans?

A) Alpha particles

B) Beta particles

C) Positron emissions

D) Gamma rays

61. What does the term "image receptor" refer to in radiology?

A) The source of radiation

B) The device that captures the image

C) The contrast agent used

D) The patient

62. Which imaging technique is commonly used to assess cardiac function?

A) CT

B) MRI

C) Echocardiography

D) X-ray

63. What does the term "radiographic contrast" refer to?

A) The differences in density between structures

B) The quality of the image

C) The speed of the imaging process

D) The patient's comfort

64. What is the primary function of a PACS system in radiology?

A) To perform imaging procedures

B) To store and manage digital images

C) To administer contrast agents

D) To schedule appointments

65. What is the typical duration of a CT scan?

A) 5-15 minutes

B) 30-45 minutes

C) 60-90 minutes

D) 2-3 hours

66. Which structure is typically evaluated using a mammogram?

A) Lungs

B) Heart

C) Breasts

D) Abdomen

67. What does the "window width" in CT imaging control?

A) The slice thickness

B) The contrast of the image

C) The amount of radiation used

D) The exposure time

68. Which of the following imaging techniques provides real-time moving images of internal structures?

A) CT

B) MRI

C) Fluoroscopy

D) X-ray

69. What is the most appropriate imaging technique for assessing abdominal pain?

A) X-ray

B) MRI

C) CT scan

D) Ultrasound

70. Which of the following can be a res

ult of excessive radiation exposure?

A) Improved image quality

B) Acute radiation syndrome

C) Enhanced diagnostic accuracy

D) Reduced imaging costs

ANSWERS 

Answers to English Questions

1. B) Plentiful

2. C) She doesn’t like to swim.

3. B) Temporary

4. C) Accommodate

5. B) They’re going to the store.

6. B) Unavoidable

7. C) Quick

8. B) He has fewer friends than she does.

9. B) The primary point

10. C) Apostrophe

Answers to General Knowledge Questions

1. C) Paris

2. C) William Shakespeare

3. C) Mars

4. D) Pacific Ocean

5. B) Neil Armstrong

6. A) Yen

7. B) 1945

8. B) Au

9. D) Heart

10. B) Asia

Answers to Mathematics Questions

1. A) 30

2. B) 5

3. A) 5M

4. D) 3.14

5. B) 150KM

6. C) 20 cm²

7. A) 12

8. A) 3/4

9. C) 180°

10. B) 1500ml

Answers to Radiology Questions

1. A) Magnetic Resonance Imaging

2. C) MRI

3. B) Sieverts

4. D) X-rays

5. B) Iodine-based contrast

6. B) To reduce scatter radiation

7. B) Abdomen

8. A) Computed Tomography

9. C) Ultrasound

10. A) Pacemaker

11. B) Diagnosis and treatment

12. C) X-ray

13. A) As Low As Reasonably Achievable

14. C) Thyroid

15. C) X-ray

16. B) Cardiac assessment

17. B) CT scan

18. B) T2-weighted

19. C) To shape and direct the X-ray beam

20. B) CT angiography

21. A) Digital X-ray

22. A) The ability to absorb radiation

23. A) Administering medications

24. C) 50 mSv

25. C) DEXA scan

26. A) Frequency changes of sound waves

27. B) Tissue damage

28. B) Reducing exposure to patients and staff

29. C) X-ray

30. B) To maintain imaging equipment

31. C) Upright

32. D) All of the above

33. C) MRI

34. B) Faster processing time

35. C) PET scan

36. A) The smallest unit of a digital image

37. B) 30-60 minutes

38. B) Low-energy X-rays

39. B) To calculate radiation dose

40. A) Kilovolt peak

41. C) Does not produce harmful effects

42. C) Chest CT angiography

43. C) Fractures

44. B) Real-time imaging of moving structures

45. C) Relaxation times of protons

46. D) Both A and B

47. B) Provide patient education

48. C) MRI

49. B) To reduce radiation exposure to the body

50. A) Allergic reaction

51. B) CT pulmonary angiography

52. C) Ultrasound

53. A) Radiopacity

54. B) 50-100 kVp

55. A) Tube housing

56. B) MRI

57. A) MRI

58. A) Presence of fluid

59. B) Bedside imaging for critically ill patients

60. C) Positron emissions

61. B) The device that captures the image

62. C) Echocardiography

63. A) The differences in density between structures

64. B) To store and manage digital images

65. A) 5-15 minutes

66. C) Breasts

67. B) The contrast of the image

68. C) Fluoroscopy

69. C) CT scan

70. B) Acute radiation syndrome

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