ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What is the frequency of ACR Accredidation? -
correct answer ✅Every 3 yrs.
The material used for the exit port of the mammography tube us
necessary because -
correct answer ✅Regular glass would harden the emerging beam
The intensity of the x-ray beam from the cathode side of the tube is
generally higher because -
correct answer ✅the heel effect causes variation in the intensity of
the x-ray beam
The design of the lip of the compression paddle (height + angle
along the chest wall) affects all of the following EXECPT -
correct answer ✅it ensures higher compression of the anterior
breast tissue
The PRIMARY goal of compression is to -
correct answer ✅allow uniform penetration of structures within
the breast
,ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What features of the high-transmission cellular (HTC) grid allow
these grids to maintain equal or less radiation dose to the patient
compared with linear grids? -
correct answer ✅They have copper as the strips and air as the
interspace material
The gird ratio can vary in modern mammography units. A common
grid ratio used is -
correct answer ✅5:1
The chest wall edge of the compression paddle should be aligned
just beyond the chest wall edge of the detector to -
correct answer ✅avoid projecting the chest wall edge of the
paddle on the mammogram
Which of the following affects focal spot size? -
correct answer ✅Angle of the anode
Which of the following is the commonly used focal spot size for
routine work in mammography? -
correct answer ✅0.3mm
,ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Which of the following mammography quality control tests is
performed as needed? -
correct answer ✅Repeat Analysis
The general criteria to pass the new American College of Radiology-
Digital Mammography (ACR DM) phantom require a minimum of
_________ masses. -
correct answer ✅2
What is the compression thickness indicator test? -
correct answer ✅A check to ensure that the indicated
compression thickness is within normal range
What is the name given to the test to determine whether the unit
has consistent detector signal-to-noise level for all breast
thickness? -
correct answer ✅Visual checklist
A technologist test that is performed semiannually is -
correct answer ✅compression force test
, ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Repeats are -
correct answer ✅images that involve unnecessary exposure to the
patient
To get a meaningful analysis, the repeat analysis needs a patient
volume of at least ___ patients. -
correct answer ✅250
Mammography facilities can receive certification from -
correct answer ✅FDA + States as Certifiers (SACs)
Aluminum filtration is likely to be matched with ____ targets. -
correct answer ✅tungsten
Which of the following visual checklist tests must be performed
before clinical use? -
correct answer ✅Paddles/ face shield must not be cracked
What tool is used to evaluate for artifacts? -
correct answer ✅Phantom
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What is the frequency of ACR Accredidation? -
correct answer ✅Every 3 yrs.
The material used for the exit port of the mammography tube us
necessary because -
correct answer ✅Regular glass would harden the emerging beam
The intensity of the x-ray beam from the cathode side of the tube is
generally higher because -
correct answer ✅the heel effect causes variation in the intensity of
the x-ray beam
The design of the lip of the compression paddle (height + angle
along the chest wall) affects all of the following EXECPT -
correct answer ✅it ensures higher compression of the anterior
breast tissue
The PRIMARY goal of compression is to -
correct answer ✅allow uniform penetration of structures within
the breast
,ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What features of the high-transmission cellular (HTC) grid allow
these grids to maintain equal or less radiation dose to the patient
compared with linear grids? -
correct answer ✅They have copper as the strips and air as the
interspace material
The gird ratio can vary in modern mammography units. A common
grid ratio used is -
correct answer ✅5:1
The chest wall edge of the compression paddle should be aligned
just beyond the chest wall edge of the detector to -
correct answer ✅avoid projecting the chest wall edge of the
paddle on the mammogram
Which of the following affects focal spot size? -
correct answer ✅Angle of the anode
Which of the following is the commonly used focal spot size for
routine work in mammography? -
correct answer ✅0.3mm
,ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Which of the following mammography quality control tests is
performed as needed? -
correct answer ✅Repeat Analysis
The general criteria to pass the new American College of Radiology-
Digital Mammography (ACR DM) phantom require a minimum of
_________ masses. -
correct answer ✅2
What is the compression thickness indicator test? -
correct answer ✅A check to ensure that the indicated
compression thickness is within normal range
What is the name given to the test to determine whether the unit
has consistent detector signal-to-noise level for all breast
thickness? -
correct answer ✅Visual checklist
A technologist test that is performed semiannually is -
correct answer ✅compression force test
, ARRT Mammography Boards Study
Guide Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Repeats are -
correct answer ✅images that involve unnecessary exposure to the
patient
To get a meaningful analysis, the repeat analysis needs a patient
volume of at least ___ patients. -
correct answer ✅250
Mammography facilities can receive certification from -
correct answer ✅FDA + States as Certifiers (SACs)
Aluminum filtration is likely to be matched with ____ targets. -
correct answer ✅tungsten
Which of the following visual checklist tests must be performed
before clinical use? -
correct answer ✅Paddles/ face shield must not be cracked
What tool is used to evaluate for artifacts? -
correct answer ✅Phantom
