CE Test Questions
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Exam Questions
1. As the frame size increases the thickness will:

    A. Remain the same
    B. Decrease
    C. Increase
    D. None of the above
2. The Effective Diameter is equal to:

    A. The A box measurement plus the DBL
    B. The diagonal of the shape
    C. 2 times the longest radius of that shape
    D. The diagonal of the shape minus the DBL
3. To find the best E.D. value:

    A. Consult "Frame Facts"
    B. Call the lab
    C. Read it off of the temple
    D. Measure the diagonal
4. Which of the following elements does not effect finished thickness?

    A. Decentration
    B. Index of Refraction
    C. Frame Size
    D. Lens Color
5. Decentration on a minus lens will:

    A. Increase center thickness
    B. Decrease edge thickness
    C. Increase edge thickness
    D. Decrease center thickness
6. Increasing frame size on a plus lens will :

    A. Increase center thickness
    B. Decrease edge thickness
    C. Increase edge thickness
    D. Decrease center thickness
7. All things being equal, lens thickness will decrease as:

    A. Frame size increases
    B. Index of refraction increases
    C. Decentration increases
    D. Center thickness increase
8. Reducing the center thickness of a minus lens by .5 mm will:

    A. Have no effect on edge thickness
    B. Reduce the edge by more than .5 mm
    C. Reduce the edge by the same .5 mm
    D. None of the above
9. Sagittal Value refers to the thickness of a minus lens with:

    A. Power above 6 diopters
    B. A zero center thickness
    C. A zero edge thickness
    D. A 1.5 mm center
10. The smallest diameter blank from which a job will cut from is determined by:

    A. Calling the lab
    B. Doubling the decentration and adding it to the E.D.
    C. Subtracting the eye size from the frame pd.
    D. Multiplying the DBL times the Index of refraction minus one
11. The Sag Lens Formula:

    A. Does not apply to lenses with spherical curves.
    B. Only applies to lenses with spherical curves
    C. Only applies to lenses with aspheric curves
    D. All of the above.
12. In a cylinder lens if the strongest meridian does not run exactly through the E.D. meridian the lens thickness computation will:

    A. Predict lens thickness to be slightly thicker than actual
    B. Be of no value what so ever
    C. Predict lens to be slightly thinner than actual
    D. Predict the thickness exactly.
13. If the computed thickness is greater than the patient would accept the dispenser should:

    A. Apologize for wasting the patient's time
    B. Refer them back to the doctor
    C. Rework the variables to achieve a different outcome
    D. Select a larger frame
14. The sagittal value of a lens assumes a zero center or edge thickness and records the distance from

    A. The front tangent of the lens to the back tangent of the lens
    B. The pupil to the front of the lens
    C. The pupil to the back of the lens
    D. The top of the b box to the midpoint of the a box.
15. In the sag formula, the value “n” refers to the

    A. Abbe value
    B. Specific gravity
    C. Index of refraction
    D. Lens power
16. In the sag formula, the value of the “radius” is derived from a circle that is derived from computing :

    A. 2 times the decentration plus the effective diameter
    B. the index of refraction plus the center thickness
    C. decentration plus the center thickness minus a constant of 2000
    D. abbe value plus the specific gravity of the material
17. Which of the following wearers will receive the greatest cosmetic benefit from aspheric lenses?

    A. Astigmatic wearers
    B. High minus wearers
    C. High plus wearers
    D. IOL wearers
18. The index of refraction of polycarbonate is

    A. 1.59
    B. 1.53
    C. 1.50
    D. 1.39
19. The index of refraction of CR-39 plastic is

    A. 1.59
    B. 1.53
    C. 1.50
    D. 1.39
20. The Sag value and final center thickness of a CR lens for the following values is Rx +4.00D sph, A 50, B 32, DBL 17, ED 52, PD 61, Edge thickness 2.2mm

    A. 3.4mm, 4.9mm
    B. 3.4mm, 5.6mm
    C. 3.0mm, 5.0mm
    D. 2.9mm, 5.6mm

Evaluation Questions

21. In questions 21-24 please rate the effectiveness of how well each course met the stated learning objectives: Met the stated learning objectives?

    A. Excellent
    B. Very Good
    C. Good
    D. Fair
    E. Poor
22. Avoided commercial bias/influence?

    A. Excellent
    B. Very Good
    C. Good
    D. Fair
    E. Poor
23. How would you rate the overall quality of the material presented?

    A. Excellent
    B. Very Good
    C. Good
    D. Fair
    E. Poor
24. How were you directed to this course?

    A. 2020mag.com
    B. OAA Website
    C. NYSSO Website
    D. Ohio Opticians Website
    E. Other
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