Question

total x - ray beam quality is numerically represented by the
kev.
sod.
mas.
hvl.
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the factors that directly affect x - ray quality are
kvp and beam filtration.
mas and distance.
filtration and mas.
focal spot size and anode angle.

Explanation:

1. The half - value layer (HVL) numerically represents the total x - ray beam quality as it indicates the thickness of a material required to reduce the x - ray intensity to half of its original value.
2. kVp (kilovoltage peak) and beam filtration directly affect x - ray quality. kVp determines the energy of the x - ray photons, and beam filtration removes low - energy photons, thus altering the quality of the x - ray beam.

Answer:

1. D. HVL
2. A. kVp and beam filtration