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Key Facts: AHPC Radiography QE Exam
200 MCQs
Single-best-answer questions in 3 parts, each worth 1 mark
Singapore Institute of Technology - Qualifying Examination
3 hours
Time allowed for the full Diagnostic Radiography QE paper
Singapore Institute of Technology - Qualifying Examination
All 3 parts
Candidates must pass every part to obtain an overall pass
Singapore Institute of Technology - Qualifying Examination
About S$2,180
Examination fee including GST per sitting, payable to SIT
Allied Health Professions Council - Qualifying Examinations
4 to 6 weeks
Time taken for AHPC QE results to be released after the exam
Allied Health Professions Council - Qualifying Examinations
AHPC
The Allied Health Professions Council registers radiographers to practise in Singapore
Allied Health Professions Council - Requirements for registration
SIT
Singapore Institute of Technology administers the QE for the AHPC
Singapore Institute of Technology - Qualifying Examination
100
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The AHPC Diagnostic Radiography Qualifying Examination is the registration exam for foreign-trained radiographers seeking to practise in Singapore. It is a single 3-hour written paper of 200 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions in 3 parts covering radiation protection, radiobiology, patient care, general radiography, radiation sciences, radiological anatomy, imaging and instrumentation, special modalities, medical informatics and pathology. Candidates must pass all 3 parts to obtain an overall pass, and the fee is about S$2,180 including GST per sitting. The examination is administered by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) on behalf of the AHPC, with results released about 4 to 6 weeks later. This 100-question bank provides original multiple-choice practice modelled on the official scope.
Sample AHPC Radiography QE Practice Questions
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1Which three fundamental principles of radiation protection are set out by the ICRP?
2The ALARA principle in radiation protection stands for keeping doses:
3The SI unit of absorbed dose is the:
4Effective dose is expressed in sieverts because it accounts for:
5According to the inverse square law, if the distance from a point X-ray source is doubled, the radiation intensity becomes:
6Which three practical methods most directly reduce occupational radiation dose to staff?
7X-rays are produced in the X-ray tube when high-speed electrons strike the:
8Increasing the kilovoltage peak (kVp) applied to an X-ray tube primarily increases the:
9The quantity of X-ray photons produced in an exposure is controlled mainly by the:
10Added filtration (for example aluminium) is placed in the X-ray beam primarily to:
About the AHPC Radiography QE Exam
The AHPC Diagnostic Radiography Qualifying Examination (QE) certifies that a foreign-trained diagnostic radiographer meets the standard required for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) to practise in Singapore. It is taken by applicants whose qualifications are not on the AHPC List of Recognised Qualifications and who have received an In-Principle Approval letter. The examination is a single 3-hour written paper of 200 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions arranged in 3 parts: Parts 1 and 2 cover radiation protection, radiobiology, patient care, general radiography and radiation sciences, while Part 3 covers radiological anatomy, imaging and instrumentation, special modalities such as CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, angiography and fluoroscopy, plus medical informatics and pathology. Candidates must pass all 3 parts to obtain an overall pass. The QE is administered by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) on behalf of the AHPC.
Assessment
One written paper of 200 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions in 3 parts. Parts 1 and 2 cover radiation protection, radiobiology, patient care, general radiography and radiation sciences; Part 3 covers radiological anatomy, imaging and instrumentation, special modalities (CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, angiography, fluoroscopy), medical informatics and pathology.
Time Limit
3 hours for the full 200-question paper.
Passing Score
Candidates must pass all 3 parts to obtain an overall pass. Results are released about 4 to 6 weeks after the examination and are final, with no appeals entertained.
Exam Fee
S$2,000 before GST (about S$2,180 including GST) per sitting, payable to the examination provider, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). (Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), with the examination administered by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).)
AHPC Radiography QE Exam Content Outline
Radiation Protection, Radiobiology and Radiation Sciences
ICRP principles of justification, optimisation and dose limitation, ALARA, dose quantities and units (absorbed, equivalent and effective dose), inverse square law, shielding and protective equipment, X-ray production and tube physics, photon interactions with matter, radiobiology, and deterministic versus stochastic effects.
General Radiography, Technique and Image Production
Radiographic positioning, projections and centring points, exposure factors (kVp, mAs, source-to-image distance), image receptors, computed and digital radiography, grids and scatter control, image quality including contrast, spatial resolution and noise, artefacts, and quality control of equipment.
Patient Care, Professional Practice and Singapore Regulation
Patient identification, assessment and communication, infection prevention and control, contrast media and management of reactions, informed consent, the Allied Health Professions Act and AHPC registration and scope of practice, and professional ethics and accountability.
Imaging Modalities, Anatomy, Instrumentation and Pathology
Computed tomography, MRI principles and safety zones, fluoroscopy and angiography, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, equipment and instrumentation, radiological and cross-sectional anatomy, medical informatics including PACS and DICOM, and recognition of common pathology on imaging.
How to Pass the AHPC Radiography QE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Candidates must pass all 3 parts to obtain an overall pass. Results are released about 4 to 6 weeks after the examination and are final, with no appeals entertained.
- Assessment: One written paper of 200 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions in 3 parts. Parts 1 and 2 cover radiation protection, radiobiology, patient care, general radiography and radiation sciences; Part 3 covers radiological anatomy, imaging and instrumentation, special modalities (CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, angiography, fluoroscopy), medical informatics and pathology.
- Time limit: 3 hours for the full 200-question paper.
- Exam fee: S$2,000 before GST (about S$2,180 including GST) per sitting, payable to the examination provider, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the AHPC Diagnostic Radiography Qualifying Examination?
The paper has 200 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions divided into 3 parts, each question worth 1 mark, completed within a single 3-hour sitting.
Who administers the AHPC Diagnostic Radiography Qualifying Examination?
The examination is set under the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and administered by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), an AHPC-approved higher education institution, on the Council's behalf.
What does the Qualifying Examination cover?
Parts 1 and 2 cover radiation protection, radiobiology, patient care, general radiography and radiation sciences. Part 3 covers radiological anatomy, imaging and instrumentation, special modalities such as CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, angiography and fluoroscopy, plus medical informatics and pathology.
How is the Qualifying Examination passed?
Candidates must pass all 3 parts of the paper to obtain an overall pass. Results are released about 4 to 6 weeks after the examination and are final, with no appeals entertained.
Who needs to sit the Qualifying Examination?
Foreign-trained diagnostic radiographers whose qualifications are not on the AHPC List of Recognised Qualifications, and who have obtained an In-Principle Approval letter from the AHPC, sit the QE as part of registration to practise in Singapore.
Are these official AHPC or SIT practice questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the published examination scope. The AHPC and SIT provide official guidance and application details separately on their own websites.