API Exam API-577 Topic 4 Question 2 Discussion

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Question #: 2
Topic #: 4

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What is the purpose of the IQI?

ADetermining that the required sensitivity of the radiograph is achieved

BMarking the radiographs with a definite identifying characteristic

CAscertaining how much radiation the source has penetrated the material

DEstablishing the depth that the radiation source penetrates

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by Shalon at Jan 13, 2025, 11:16 PM

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Paola

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the IQI is used to determine the required sensitivity of the radiograph. Option A is the way to go, no doubt about it.

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Ronnie

5 months ago

Wait, isn't the IQI used to establish the depth that the radiation source penetrates? Option D seems like the logical answer.

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Maddie

4 months ago

Yes, the purpose of the IQI is to establish the depth that the radiation source penetrates.

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Tambra

4 months ago

I think you're right, option D does seem like the most logical answer.

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Tonette

5 months ago

I believe the purpose of the IQI is also to establish the depth that the radiation source penetrates.

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Vesta

5 months ago

Haha, the IQI is definitely not for marking the radiographs with a definite identifying characteristic. That's just silly! Option B is way off.

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Erin

4 months ago

D) Establishing the depth that the radiation source penetrates

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Vi

4 months ago

C) Ascertaining how much radiation the source has penetrated the material

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Nan

4 months ago

A) Determining that the required sensitivity of the radiograph is achieved

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Cherrie

5 months ago

I agree with Jess. It's important to ensure the radiograph meets the necessary standards.

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Jacqueline

5 months ago

I think the purpose of the IQI is to ascertain how much radiation the source has penetrated the material. Option C looks like the right choice to me.

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Nickole

4 months ago

No problem! It can be confusing with all the options. Good to know the correct purpose of the IQI now.

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Nilsa

4 months ago

Oh, I see. I thought it was about how much radiation the source has penetrated the material. Thanks for clarifying.

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Paul

5 months ago

Actually, the purpose of the IQI is determining that the required sensitivity of the radiograph is achieved. Option A is the correct answer.

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Shelton

5 months ago

I think the purpose of the IQI is to ascertain how much radiation the source has penetrated the material. Option C looks like the right choice to me.

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Jess

5 months ago

I think the purpose of the IQI is to determine the required sensitivity of the radiograph.

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Dominga

5 months ago

The IQI is used to determine the sensitivity of the radiograph, not the depth of penetration. Option A is the correct answer.

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Sheron

4 months ago

So, the answer is A) Determining that the required sensitivity of the radiograph is achieved.

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Taryn

4 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It's important for ensuring the quality of the radiograph.

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Temeka

5 months ago

I think the purpose of the IQI is to determine if the required sensitivity of the radiograph is achieved.

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