ASNT Study Guide Industrial
Radiography Radiation Safety Chapter 1
A radiographer had several avenues to seek guidance and counsel. The first person he or
she can turn to is? - correct answer-b. thier program's radiation safety officer (RSO)
Alpha particles were discovered by - correct answer-c. Ernest Ruthford
Historically, it has been proven that the predominant cause of overexposures is: - correct
answer-d. all of the above
In the early years of radiography from 1920-1930 the maximum thickness that could be
inspected via X-radiation was ____________of steel? - correct answer-c. 3 in (7.62cm)
In the early years of radiography, what caused the personnel to be overexposed? - correct
answer-d. all of the above
In what year did Maria Curie discover radium? - correct answer-d. The late of 1898
Regulations from one state to the next are essentially the same for radioactive materials. -
correct answer-a. True
The first medical X-ray was conducted at: - correct answer-d. Massachusetts General
The origins of industrial radiography can be attributed to: - correct answer-b. Wilhelm
Rontgen
The responsibility to adhere to the regulations, license conditions and company policies falls
to: - correct answer-a. radiographer
Who coined the term radioactivity? - correct answer-a. Marie and Pierre Curie
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