Which of the Following Late Effects Caused by Exposure to Ionizing

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following late effects caused by exposure to ionizing radiation is considered to be most important?

• A)Cataract formation
• B)Embryologic or birth defects
• C)Cancer
• D)None;all are considered to be of equal importance.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Annual Depreciation

The amount of an asset's cost that is allocated as expense across one year of its useful life, reflecting the asset's loss of value over time.

Double-declining-balance Method

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the straight-line depreciation rate, applying it against the un-depreciated balance each year.

Depreciation Schedule

A table detailing the periodic depreciation expense for an asset over its useful life.