Why Was Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)originally Developed

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why was automatic exposure control (AEC) originally developed?

• A) To decrease the need for technique charts
• B) To make the radiographer more of a "button pusher"
• C) To reduce repeats and improve image quality
• D) To increase productivity and patient dose

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value, a method for assessing the worth of a project or investment by applying a discount rate to future cash flows to ascertain their current value.

Crossover Rate

The rate at which two projects have the same net present value, used in capital budgeting to compare the attractiveness of different projects.

Mutually Exclusive

Mutually exclusive projects or events are those that cannot occur simultaneously; choosing one option means the other cannot be selected.

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project.