System Operation & Components

Computed Tomography, or CT has also been commonly referred to as what?
1. Computed Axial Tomography
2. CAT
3. Neither A or B
4. Both A & B
T/F: The electronic signals sent to the table, gantry and high voltage generator must be converted into analog waveform.
1. True
2. False
Where Does the Technologist initiate instructional commands?
1. At the Gantry
2. Into the PACS Server
3. From the CT System Console
4. Standing on the patients right side
The Scan Controler is responsible for the timing and operation of what?
1. Patient Table
2. Gantry
3. High Voltage Generator
4. All the above
What type of information can be entered at the CT Console?
1. Imaging Parameters
2. Post-Processing Techniques
3. Filming & Archiving instructions
4. All of the above
Each command is shuttled through the _____________, as it is ___________ into the system's machine language.
1. gantry, placed
2. host computer, translated
3. ER Doctor, checked
4. Hospital, translated
Where is each command sent to after it is translated into the system's machine language?
1. The Scan Controller
2. The A-to-D converter
3. The High Voltage Generator
4. The D-to-A converter
What is another name for "Analog" waveform?
1. RF Waveform
2. Continuous Waveform
3. Invisible Waveform
4. Digital Waveform
The Gantry contains some of the most important components of the scanner including...
1. The CT x-ray tube
2. The Detectors
3. The Scan Controller
4. A & B only
T/F: The conversion of electronic signal output from the scan controller into analog waveform is carried out by the A-to-D Converter.
1. True
2. False

System Operation & Components

Multiple Choice