Exercise 2
1. The Co-60 has atomic number of 27 and mass number of 60. The number of
electrons of C0-60 will be:
a) 27
b) 33
c) 87
2. The isotopes are atoms with the different number of protons and different number
of neutrons.
a) True
b) False
3. The alpha particle is relatively massive and has an electrical charge of +2.
a) True.
b) False.
4. The ionization is the process resulting in the removal of an electron from an atom,
leaving the atom with a net negative charge.
a) True.
b) False.
5. The outputs of gamma sources described in terms of the dose rate at 1 cm.
a) True.
b) False.
6. The DNA is the chemical compound from which chromosomes made.
a) True.
b) False.
7. The acute dose is a high dose received over a long period.
a) True.
b) False
8. ALARA stands for: American Law of Atomic Research Activities.
a) True.
b) False.
9. Along term stochastic effect of radiation exposure is:
a) Redding of the skin.
b) Loss of hair.
c) Blood count depression.
d) The induction of cancer.
10.An acute dose of 5 Sv to the whole body may result in:
a) Significant blood count depression.
b) Temporary hair loss.
c) Erythema.
d) All of the above.
11.An exposure to 1 mGy of gamma radiation,10 mGy of beta particles, and 5 mGy
of neutron would give an individual a dose equivalent of:
a) 16 MBq.
b) 16 Ci.
c) 111mSv.
d) 111mGy.
