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Key Facts: Taiwan Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensing Examination Exam

6 subjects / 480 questions

Six 80-question CBT papers completed over 360 minutes total testing time.

MOEX Medical Care Personnel Examination Rules, Article 8

60% average pass threshold

Requires an overall average of 60 points with no zero score on any subject paper.

Medical Care Personnel Examination Regulations, Article 12

20 mSv/yr limit

Occupational effective dose limit averaged over 5 consecutive years.

Taiwan Ionizing Radiation Protection Act & Safety Standards

NTD 2,500

Standard CBT exam registration fee for national healthcare licensure.

MOEX Examination Fee Standards, fee appendix effective September 1, 2025 (FL044192)

Independent English-language study adaptation covering all six tested subjects of Taiwan's Medical Radiologic Technologist CBT licensing examination.

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1Which cranial aperture in the middle cranial fossa transmits the mandibular nerve (CN V3) and the accessory meningeal artery?
A.Foramen ovale
B.Foramen rotundum
C.Foramen spinosum
D.Superior orbital fissure
Explanation: The foramen ovale is located in the greater wing of the sphenoid bone within the middle cranial fossa. It transmits the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3), the accessory meningeal artery, the lesser petrosal nerve, and an emissary vein. Recognizing this landmark on skull radiographs and axial CT scans is essential for evaluating skull base lesions.
2On digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the cerebral circulation, which arterial vessel directly arises from the terminal bifurcation of the basilar artery?
A.Posterior communicating artery (PCoA)
B.Posterior cerebral artery (PCA)
C.Superior cerebellar artery (SCA)
D.Anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA)
Explanation: The basilar artery ascends along the ventral surface of the pons and terminates at the pontomesencephalic junction by bifurcating into the paired posterior cerebral arteries (PCAs). The PCAs form the posterior arch of the arterial circle of Willis. Identifying this junction is critical when evaluating basilar tip aneurysms on CTA, MRA, and cerebral DSA.
3At which vertebral level is the tracheal bifurcation (carina tracheae) typically identified on standard upright posteroanterior (PA) chest radiographs of normal adults?
A.C6–C7
B.T2–T3
C.T4–T5
D.T8–T9
Explanation: The trachea divides into the right and left main bronchi at the carina, located at the sternal angle of Louis anteriorly and the T4–T5 intervertebral disc space posteriorly. This horizontal plane separates the superior mediastinum from the inferior mediastinum. On an upright inspiratory PA chest radiograph, the carina is routinely projected between T4 and T5.
4In the Couinaud liver segmentation scheme widely used in abdominal CT and MRI, which vascular structure defines the boundary separating the right anterior sector (Segments V and VIII) from the right posterior sector (Segments VI and VII)?
A.Middle hepatic vein
B.Left hepatic vein
C.Main portal vein trunk
D.Right hepatic vein
Explanation: In Couinaud hepatic anatomy, the three major hepatic veins serve as vertical scissurae. The right hepatic vein courses within the right intersegmental fissure and divides the liver into the right anterior sector (Segments V and VIII) and the right posterior sector (Segments VI and VII). The middle hepatic vein separates the right anterior sector from the left medial sector (Segment IV).
5What is the typical anterior-to-posterior anatomical relationship of the major structures at the renal hilum on cross-sectional abdominal CT imaging?
A.Renal vein, renal artery, renal pelvis
B.Renal artery, renal vein, renal pelvis
C.Renal pelvis, renal artery, renal vein
D.Renal artery, renal pelvis, renal vein
Explanation: At the renal hilum, the major structures from anterior to posterior follow the sequence: Renal Vein (most anterior), Renal Artery (intermediate), and Renal Pelvis/ureter (most posterior). Remembering the acronym 'V-A-P' (Vein, Artery, Pelvis) from front to back is fundamental for cross-sectional CT interpretation and vascular angiography.
6A fracture across the waist of the scaphoid bone is particularly vulnerable to delayed union and avascular necrosis (AVN) of which portion, and why?
A.Distal pole, because arterial blood supply enters proximally and flows anterograde
B.Proximal pole, because arterial blood supply enters distally and flows retrograde
C.Tubercle, because of avulsion of the flexor carpi radialis tendon
D.Proximal pole, because of compression by the posterior interosseous nerve
Explanation: The scaphoid receives approximately 70% to 80% of its blood supply via retrograde branches of the radial artery that enter the bone through its distal ridge and dorsal ridge. A transverse fracture across the scaphoid waist interrupts this retrograde intraosseous arterial flow to the proximal pole, predisposing the proximal fragment to ischemic avascular necrosis and nonunion.
7On axial brain MRI, the corticospinal (pyramidal) motor tract descends through which specific region of the internal capsule?
A.Anterior limb
B.Genu
C.Posterior limb
D.Retrolenticular limb
Explanation: The corticospinal tract descends through the anterior two-thirds of the posterior limb of the internal capsule (PLIC), bordered laterally by the lentiform nucleus and medially by the thalamus. The genu carries corticobulbar fibers, while the anterior limb transmits frontopontine and thalamocortical fibers. Infarctions involving the posterior limb cause contralateral hemiparesis.
8Which anatomical structure serves as the anatomical landmark dividing the upper gastrointestinal tract from the lower gastrointestinal tract, suspending the duodenojejunal flexure?
A.Hepatoduodenal ligament
B.Phrenicocolic ligament
C.Gastrocolic ligament
D.Ligament of Treitz (suspensory muscle of duodenum)
Explanation: The ligament of Treitz (suspensory ligament/muscle of the duodenum) arises from the right crus of the diaphragm and inserts onto the third and fourth parts of the duodenum at the duodenojejunal junction. In clinical radiography and fluoroscopic upper GI examinations, it fixes the position of the duodenojejunal flexure and demarcates the upper GI tract from the lower GI tract.
9On axial pelvic CT and MRI scans in male patients, what is the anatomical relationship of the seminal vesicles to the urinary bladder and rectum?
A.Posterior to the bladder base and anterior to the rectum
B.Anterior to the bladder dome and posterior to the pubic symphysis
C.Inferior to the prostate gland and superior to the perineal membrane
D.Lateral to the external iliac vessels and anterior to the psoas muscle
Explanation: In male pelvic sectional anatomy, the paired seminal vesicles are coiled tubular glands situated between the posterior surface (base/fundus) of the urinary bladder and the anterior wall of the rectum, separated from the rectum by Denonvilliers' fascia. They lie superior to the prostate gland and lateral to the ampullae of the vas deferens.
10On high-resolution chest computed tomography (HRCT), which pair of structures is located at the center of the secondary pulmonary lobule?
A.Pulmonary venule and lymphatic vessel
B.Centrilobular bronchiole and pulmonary arteriole
C.Centrilobular bronchiole and bronchial vein
D.Interlobular septum and pulmonary vein
Explanation: The secondary pulmonary lobule (Miller's lobule) is the fundamental anatomic unit of pulmonary parenchyma (1–2.5 cm). At its core (centrilobular region) run the terminal/respiratory bronchiole and its accompanying pulmonary arteriole branch. Pulmonary veins and lymphatic vessels run peripherally within the interlobular septa.

About the Taiwan Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensing Examination Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for 專門職業及技術人員高等考試醫事人員考試醫事放射師考試. MOEX administers the official CBT in Traditional Chinese. This bank is not an official translation, a full exam-format simulation, or a substitute for supervised imaging and practical training.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Examination (考選部 / MOEX). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-based testing (CBT) covering 基礎醫學 (80 items, 60 min), 醫學物理學與輻射安全 (80 items, 60 min), 放射線器材學 (80 items, 60 min), 放射線診斷原理與技術學 (80 items, 60 min), 放射線治療原理與技術學 (80 items, 60 min), and 核子醫學診療原理與技術學 (80 items, 60 min).

Time Limit

360 minutes (60 minutes per subject paper across 6 subjects).

Passing Score

Average score of 60/100 across all six subjects, with no subject scoring zero.

Exam / Certification Fees

NTD 2,500 standard computerized examination registration fee.

Exam sponsor website

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

17 study questions; one of six official exam papers

Basic Medical Sciences in Radiology (基礎醫學)

Radiological anatomy of the skeletal, vascular, respiratory, and nervous systems; cross-sectional CT/MRI anatomy; and imaging signs of major pathologies.

17 study questions; one of six official exam papers

Medical Physics and Radiation Safety (醫學物理學與輻射安全)

Photon interactions (Photoelectric, Compton, Pair Production), SI radiation units (Gy, Sv, Bq), shielding HVL/TVL equations, ALARA, and Taiwan legal dose limits.

17 study questions; one of six official exam papers

Radiologic Equipment (放射線器材學)

Rotating anode X-ray tubes, high-frequency generators, indirect and direct flat-panel detectors (FPD), image intensifiers, multi-slice CT, MRI coils and gradients, and ultrasound transducers.

17 study questions; one of six official exam papers

Diagnostic Radiography Principles and Techniques (放射線診斷原理與技術學)

Standard projection positioning, technique selection (kVp/mAs), image contrast and spatial resolution optimization, iodinated contrast protocols, CT contrast phases, and mammographic views.

16 study questions; one of six official exam papers

Radiation Therapy Principles and Techniques (放射線治療原理與技術學)

Linear accelerator waveguide and treatment head components, MLC characteristics, monitor unit calculations, 3D-CRT and IMRT/VMAT planning, electron beam depth doses, and HDR brachytherapy.

16 study questions; one of six official exam papers

Nuclear Medicine Principles and Techniques (核子醫學診療原理與技術學)

Radionuclide generators (Mo-99/Tc-99m), PET radiotracers (F-18 FDG), Anger gamma cameras, collimator selection, SPECT/CT reconstruction, thyroid uptake, and radiation safety in the radiopharmacy.

Preparing for the Taiwan Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensing Examination Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Average score of 60/100 across all six subjects, with no subject scoring zero.
  • Assessment: Computer-based testing (CBT) covering 基礎醫學 (80 items, 60 min), 醫學物理學與輻射安全 (80 items, 60 min), 放射線器材學 (80 items, 60 min), 放射線診斷原理與技術學 (80 items, 60 min), 放射線治療原理與技術學 (80 items, 60 min), and 核子醫學診療原理與技術學 (80 items, 60 min).
  • Time limit: 360 minutes (60 minutes per subject paper across 6 subjects).
  • Exam / certification fees: NTD 2,500 standard computerized examination registration fee. Official sources

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Taiwan Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensing Examination: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize statutory radiation dose limits, half-value layer (HVL) calculations, and Tenth-Value Layer (TVL) relationships for concrete, lead, and steel.
2Review cross-sectional anatomy across standard CT levels (e.g., aortic arch, carina, renal veins) and MRI pulse sequence signal intensities (T1, T2, FLAIR, STIR).
3Master the operational physics of flat-panel detectors (CsI/a-Si vs. a-Se) and quality control parameters such as MTF, DQE, and SNR.
4Thoroughly understand radioactive decay equations, gamma camera scintillation crystal properties (NaI:Tl), and photpeak energy windows for Tc-99m, I-131, and F-18.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the structure and passing rule of the Taiwan Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensing Examination?

The examination consists of six computer-based testing (CBT) papers with 80 multiple-choice questions each, totaling 480 questions. Candidates must achieve an overall arithmetic mean score of at least 60 out of 100 across all six papers, provided that no single subject receives a score of zero.

Who is eligible to sit for the examination under Taiwan regulations?

Article 6 and the eligibility appendix require a qualifying radiological technology degree and satisfactory completion of the prescribed clinical internship. Foreign degrees require applicable recognition and any additional requirements in the regulations. The written CBT has no separate oral examination or submitted assignment; this bank does not replace clinical internship practice.

What language is the official examination conducted in?

The official MOEX CBT examination is conducted entirely in Traditional Chinese, although standard English medical and technical terms or acronyms (such as CT, MRI, mAs, Gy, ALARA, and PET) frequently appear in stems and response options. This OpenExamPrep resource is an independent English-language adaptation designed for conceptual study.

How are radiation protection standards defined in Taiwan's examination?

Taiwan's radiation safety regulations follow the Ionizing Radiation Protection Act, overseen by the Nuclear Safety Commission (formerly AEC). Key statutory dose limits include an effective dose limit of 20 mSv per year averaged over 5 consecutive years (not exceeding 50 mSv in any single year) for occupational workers, and 1 mSv per year for members of the general public.