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Texas Industrial Radiographer Certification Exam
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
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Texas Industrial Radiographer Certification Exam – Coverage Summary &Exam-Relevant Questions
Based on the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Radiation Control Program rules
under 25 TAC §289.255 (Radiation Safety Requirements and Licensing and Registration Procedures for
Industrial Radiography) , the Industrial Radiographer Certification exam assesses knowledge required for
certification to practice industrial radiography within the State of Texas .
Exam Coverage Summary
The exam is based on Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 289, Subchapter F §289.255,
along with other referenced regulations . The exam assesses knowledge across the following domains:
Domain Key Topics
25 TAC §289.255 (Industrial Radiography), §289.201 (General Provisions), §289.202 (Radiat
Regulatory Framework Protection Standards), §289.231 (Machine-Produced Radiation), §289.203 (Notices/Reports
Workers)
Radiation Physics & Types of radiation (gamma/x-ray), interaction with matter, time/distance/shielding principl
Protection ALARA, inverse square law, half-value layer (HVL)
Survey meter operation (Geiger-Mueller, ion chamber), calibration requirements, battery
Instrumentation
checks, operational checks
Sealed Sources & Gamma radiography sources (Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75), source changers, crank-out devices (con
Exposure Devices cable, guide tube), exposure heads, source stop positions, collimators
Radiographic X-ray machines (tube, generator, control panel), exposure techniques (kVp, mA, time), safe
Equipment interlocks, warning lights
Personnel Radiographer (certified), Radiographer Trainer, Radiographer Trainee roles; personal
Requirements supervision requirements; OJT hour requirements
Area surveys (restricted area boundaries), personnel dosimetry (TLD/OSL), pocket dosimete
Survey & Monitoring
(electronic/alarming rate meters), lock-out surveys
Access Control Restricted area boundaries, barricades, signs, barriers, audible/visual alarms, security of sou
Source retrieval (disconnected source), damaged guide tubes, exposure device failure, sour
Emergency Procedures
transport accidents, notification requirements
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities, annual refresher training, utilization logs,
Safety & Operations
inventory requirements
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Domain Key Topics
"Caution-Radioactive Materials" signage, Notice to Employees (Form RC 203-1), posting
Notice & Posting
requirements
Regulatory Framework (Questions 1-15)
Question 1: Under 25 TAC §289.255, what is the primary purpose of the industrial radiography
regulations?
A) To certify welding inspectors
B) To establish radiation safety requirements for using sources of radiation for industrial radiography
C) To regulate the disposal of radiographic film
D) To license x-ray machine manufacturers
Answer: B
*§289.255(a) states the purpose is to establish radiation safety requirements and licensing/registration
procedures for using sources of radiation for industrial radiography and certification of industrial
radiographers .*
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Question 2: A radiographer in Texas performs industrial radiography using both gamma and x-ray
sources. Which sections of the Texas Administrative Code must they be familiar with?
A) Only §289.255
B) §289.255, §289.201, §289.202, and §289.231
C) Only §289.202
D) Only federal 10 CFR regulations
Answer: B
§289.255(g)(2)(A) requires knowledge of §289.255, §289.201, §289.202, and §289.231. Texas
regulations incorporate applicable federal standards but are enforced through the Texas Administrative
Code .
Question 3: According to 25 TAC §289.255, which individual is responsible for ensuring radiographic
personnel comply with department regulations?
A) The client
B) The radiation safety officer (RSO)
C) The radiographer trainer
D) The licensee or registrant
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Answer: D
§289.255(a)(4) states that each licensee and registrant is responsible for ensuring radiographic personnel
performing activities under a license or registration comply with the chapter .
Question 4: What is the non-refundable application fee for the Texas industrial radiographer
certification examination?
A) $50
B) $100
C) $120
D) $150
Answer: C
*§289.255(g)(1)(B) specifies the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee for examination is
$120 .*
Question 5: A candidate fails the Texas industrial radiographer exam. How long must they wait before
retaking a new examination?
A) No waiting period
Texas Industrial Radiographer Certification Exam
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED
Texas Industrial Radiographer Certification Exam – Coverage Summary &Exam-Relevant Questions
Based on the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Radiation Control Program rules
under 25 TAC §289.255 (Radiation Safety Requirements and Licensing and Registration Procedures for
Industrial Radiography) , the Industrial Radiographer Certification exam assesses knowledge required for
certification to practice industrial radiography within the State of Texas .
Exam Coverage Summary
The exam is based on Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 289, Subchapter F §289.255,
along with other referenced regulations . The exam assesses knowledge across the following domains:
Domain Key Topics
25 TAC §289.255 (Industrial Radiography), §289.201 (General Provisions), §289.202 (Radiat
Regulatory Framework Protection Standards), §289.231 (Machine-Produced Radiation), §289.203 (Notices/Reports
Workers)
Radiation Physics & Types of radiation (gamma/x-ray), interaction with matter, time/distance/shielding principl
Protection ALARA, inverse square law, half-value layer (HVL)
Survey meter operation (Geiger-Mueller, ion chamber), calibration requirements, battery
Instrumentation
checks, operational checks
Sealed Sources & Gamma radiography sources (Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75), source changers, crank-out devices (con
Exposure Devices cable, guide tube), exposure heads, source stop positions, collimators
Radiographic X-ray machines (tube, generator, control panel), exposure techniques (kVp, mA, time), safe
Equipment interlocks, warning lights
Personnel Radiographer (certified), Radiographer Trainer, Radiographer Trainee roles; personal
Requirements supervision requirements; OJT hour requirements
Area surveys (restricted area boundaries), personnel dosimetry (TLD/OSL), pocket dosimete
Survey & Monitoring
(electronic/alarming rate meters), lock-out surveys
Access Control Restricted area boundaries, barricades, signs, barriers, audible/visual alarms, security of sou
Source retrieval (disconnected source), damaged guide tubes, exposure device failure, sour
Emergency Procedures
transport accidents, notification requirements
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities, annual refresher training, utilization logs,
Safety & Operations
inventory requirements
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Domain Key Topics
"Caution-Radioactive Materials" signage, Notice to Employees (Form RC 203-1), posting
Notice & Posting
requirements
Regulatory Framework (Questions 1-15)
Question 1: Under 25 TAC §289.255, what is the primary purpose of the industrial radiography
regulations?
A) To certify welding inspectors
B) To establish radiation safety requirements for using sources of radiation for industrial radiography
C) To regulate the disposal of radiographic film
D) To license x-ray machine manufacturers
Answer: B
*§289.255(a) states the purpose is to establish radiation safety requirements and licensing/registration
procedures for using sources of radiation for industrial radiography and certification of industrial
radiographers .*
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Question 2: A radiographer in Texas performs industrial radiography using both gamma and x-ray
sources. Which sections of the Texas Administrative Code must they be familiar with?
A) Only §289.255
B) §289.255, §289.201, §289.202, and §289.231
C) Only §289.202
D) Only federal 10 CFR regulations
Answer: B
§289.255(g)(2)(A) requires knowledge of §289.255, §289.201, §289.202, and §289.231. Texas
regulations incorporate applicable federal standards but are enforced through the Texas Administrative
Code .
Question 3: According to 25 TAC §289.255, which individual is responsible for ensuring radiographic
personnel comply with department regulations?
A) The client
B) The radiation safety officer (RSO)
C) The radiographer trainer
D) The licensee or registrant
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Answer: D
§289.255(a)(4) states that each licensee and registrant is responsible for ensuring radiographic personnel
performing activities under a license or registration comply with the chapter .
Question 4: What is the non-refundable application fee for the Texas industrial radiographer
certification examination?
A) $50
B) $100
C) $120
D) $150
Answer: C
*§289.255(g)(1)(B) specifies the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee for examination is
$120 .*
Question 5: A candidate fails the Texas industrial radiographer exam. How long must they wait before
retaking a new examination?
A) No waiting period
