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- Materials that are exposed to thermal neutron beams:
(A) must not be handled for at least 3 minutes after exposure has ceased.
(B) must be stored in a lead-lined room.
(C) may be radioactive after exposure to neutrons has ceased.
(D) should be monitored by means of a neutron counter.
(E) present no particular problems since they cannot be radioactive.
(C) may be radioactive after exposure to neutrons has ceased.
- Lead is:
(A) a good neutron shield.
(B) corroded by neutron exposures.
(C) a relatively poor neutron absorber.
(D) an efficient conversion screen.
(C) a relatively poor neutron absorber.
- If 2 mm (0.08 in.) of plastic attenuates a thermal neutron beam by a factor of 2 then 2 cm (0.8 in.) will attenuate it by approximately a factor of:
(A) 10.
(B) 20.
(C) 100.
(D) 200.
(E) 1 000.
(E) 1 000.
- Materials in common usage for moderation of fast-neutron sources include:
(A) aluminum magnesium and tin.
(B) water plastic paraffin and graphite.
(C) neon argon and xenon.
(D) tungsten cesium antimony and columbium.
(B) water plastic paraffin and graphite.
- The main reason for using neutron radiography in place of X-radiography is:
(A) a lower cost.
(B) higher resolution.
(C) the ability to image objects and materials not possible with X-rays.
(D) a simpler radiographic procedure required than X-radiography.
(C) the ability to image objects and materials not possible with X-rays.
- A photographic record produced by the passage of neutrons through a specimen onto a film is called:
(A) a fluoroscopic image.
(B) a radiograph.
(C) an isotopic reproduction.
(D) a track-etch photograph.
(B) a radiograph.
- Many of the absorption differences between neutrons and X-rays indicate that the two techniques:
(A) cause radiation problems.
(B) complement each other.
(C) can be used interchangeably.
(D) can both be used to image hydrogenous materials equally well.(E) are in no manner related.
(B) complement each other.
- The penetrating ability of a thermal neutron beam is governed by:
(A) attenuating characteristics of the material being penetrated.
(B) exposure time.
(C) source-to-film distance.
(D) all of the above.
(A) attenuating characteristics of the material being penetrated.
- The transfer exposure method is used because:
(A) it is not influenced by gamma radiation in the primary beam.
(B) it produces greater radiographic sensitivity than the direct exposure using gadolinium.
(C) it is faster than the direct exposure method.
(D) the screens used in this method emit only internal conversion electrons of about 70 keV.
(A) it is not influenced by gamma radiation in the primary beam.
- Higher resolution can be achieved in direct neutron radiography by:
(A) placing a lead intensifying screen between a gadolinium screen and film.
(B) increasing the L/D ratio of the collimation system.
(C) increasing the exposure time.
(D) increasing the distance between the object and the film cassette.
(B) increasing the L/D ratio of the collimation system.
- The primary advantage of using a Cf-252 source for neutron radiography is its:
(A) portability.
(B) low cost per unit neutron flux compared to other neutron radiographic sources.
(C) high resolution.
(D) long useful life.
(A) portability.
- Quality of the results from a neutron radiographic exposure is best determined by:
(A) reference standards.
(B) image quality indicators.
(C) neutron flux measurement.
(D) densitometer readings.
(B) image quality indicators.
- The radiographic image of flaws in the imaging screens can be separated from actual flaws in a part being radiographed by:
(A) producing a photographic copy of the original neutron radiograph using X-ray duplicating film.
(B) comparing a neutron radiograph of the parts to a blank neutron radiograph of the same imaging screen with no parts in place.
(C) increasing the exposure time of the radiograph.
(D) decreasing the temperature of the developer solution.
(B) comparing a neutron radiograph of the parts to a blank neutron radiograph of the same imaging screen with no parts in place.
- For inspection of radioactive objects or those that emit gamma radiation when bombarded with neutrons a preferable detection technique is the:
(A) direct exposure technique.
(B) transfer technique.
(C) isotopic reproduction technique.
(D) electrostatic-belt generator technique.
(E) lead screen technique.
(B) transfer technique.
- Neutron radiography is an excellent tool for determining:
(A) the coating thickness of aluminum oxide on anodized aluminum.
(B) the size of voids in thick steel castings.
(C) the integrity of thin plastic material within a steel housing.
(D) none of the above.
(C) the integrity of thin plastic material within a steel housing.
- Neutron radiography extends radiographic capability for detecting cracks in small cylinders of:
(A) aluminum.
(B) iron.
(C) magnesium.
(D) plutonium.
(E) bronze.
(D) plutonium.
- Which of the following is not a preferred application of neutron radiography?
(A) Detecting the presence or absence of explosive material contained within a metal device.
(B) Detecting the presence of water in the cells of stainless steel honeycomb.
(C) Detecting the proper alignment of a rubber seal in a small steel valve assembly.
(D) Detecting the presence of a lead rupture diaphragm in a small aluminum safety valve assembly.
(D) Detecting the presence of a lead rupture diaphragm in a small aluminum safety valve assembly.
- The penetrating ability of an X-ray beam is governed by:
(A) kilovoltage or wavelength.
(B) time.
(C) milliamperage.
(D) source-to-film distance.
(A) kilovoltage or wavelength.
- Two X-ray machines operating at the same nominal kilovoltage and milliamperage settings:
(A) will produce the same intensities and energies of radiation.
(B) will produce the same intensities but may produce different energies of radiation.
(C) will produce the same energies but may produce different intensities of radiation.
(D) may give not only different intensities but also different energies of radiation.
(D) may give not only different intensities but also different energies of radiation.
- Which of the following X-ray generators would produce the narrowest cone of X-radiation?
(A) 10 MeV.
(B) 15MeV.
(C) 25 MeV.
(D) 1 MeV.
(E) Co-60.
(C) 25 MeV.
- Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation produced during the disintegration of nuclei of radioactive substances is called:
(A) X-radiation.
(B) gamma radiation.
(C) scatter radiation.
(D) backscatter radiation.
(E) beta radiation.
(B) gamma radiation.
- Almost all gamma radiography is performed with:
(A) natural isotopes.
(B) artificially produced isotopes.
(C) Radium.
(D) Tm-170.
(E) Co-60.
(B) artificially produced isotopes.
- The energy of gamma rays is expressed by which of the following units of measurement?
(A) Curie.
(B) Roentgen.
(C) half-life.
(D) Kiloelectron volts (keV) or Millions of electron volts (MeV).
(E) None of the above.
(D) K iloelectron volts (keV) or Millions of electron volts (MeV).
- Of the following the source providing the most penetrating radiation is:
(A) electrons from IR-192.
(B) Co-60.
(C) 220 kVp X-ray tube.
(D) 15 MeV betatron.
(D) 15 MeV betatron.