Radiation Safety Quiz

What is one of the objectives related to radiation hazards?

• Determine hazards associated with radiation

• Study the benefits of radiation exposure

• Learn about the history of radiation accidents

• Explore the uses of radiation in medicine

Which of the following is an example of ionizing radiation?

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Microwave

• Radio

Which type of radiation is associated with long wavelengths?

• High energy radiation

• Ionizing radiation

• Non-ionizing radiation

• Short wavelength radiation

Which type of radiation can penetrate paper but is stopped by plastic?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma and X-rays

• Neutron

Which type of radiation can penetrate both paper and plastic?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma and X-rays

• Neutron

Which type of radiation is effectively stopped by plastic but not by paper?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma and X-rays

• Neutron

Which type of radiation is stopped by the least dense material?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma and X-rays

• Neutron

What is radioactive material?

• Material that emits radiation (energy)

• Material that absorbs radiation

• Material that reflects light

• Material that conducts electricity

What does exposure mean in terms of radiation?

• An object being subjected to ionizing radiation

• An object being shielded from radiation

• An object being cooled down

• An object being heated up

How is the half-life of a radioactive isotope defined?

• The time for the isotope to become completely stable

• The time for half of the isotope to emit energy

• The time for half of the atoms to decay

• The time for the isotope to double in mass