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Regarding quality assurance in mammography: 

a. Small-field digital tests need to be carried out on a daily basis 

b. Testing the automatic exposure control (AEC) consistency with thickness variation is performed daily 

c. The function of the compression device should be checked monthly 

d. kV accuracy can be checked monthly 

e. Image quality should be checked weekly

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a. True. These are the main tests that might be performed on a daily basis: 

  • Automatic exposure control (AEC) consistency 
  • Film processor sensitometry 
  • Small-field digital tests 
  • Cassette cleaning 
  • Inspection of breast support table and associated equipment 

b. False. These are the main tests that might be performed weekly: 

  • AEC consistency with thickness variation 
  • Image quality 
  • Stereotactic localizing device 

c. True. These are the main tests that might be performed monthly: 

  • Mechanical safety and function of the compression device 
  • Densitometer calibration 

d. False. The following should be tested every 6 months: 

  • kV accuracy 
  • X-ray output 
  • Filtration and half-value layer (HVL) 
  • Focal spot size

e. True.

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