Digital Pathology MCQs
- What is the primary purpose of digital pathology?
- A. To replace traditional microscopes
- B. To digitize and analyze histopathological slides ✅
- C. To develop new staining techniques
- D. To reduce laboratory workload
- Which tool is commonly used to scan slides for digital pathology?
- A. Fluorescent microscope
- B. Whole slide scanner ✅
- C. Spectrophotometer
- D. Flow cytometer
- What is a key advantage of digital pathology?
- A. Faster tissue processing
- B. Improved remote collaboration ✅
- C. Eliminates the need for staining
- D. Direct interaction with tissue samples
- What format is typically used for storing digital pathology images?
- A. PDF
- B. DICOM ✅
- C. JPEG
- D. TIFF
- Which of the following is a challenge associated with digital pathology?
- A. High storage requirements ✅
- B. Limited image resolution
- C. Low compatibility with existing systems
- D. Reduced accuracy in diagnoses
- What technology often enhances digital pathology analysis?
- A. Artificial intelligence (AI) ✅
- B. Electron microscopy
- C. DNA sequencing
- D. Manual data entry
- What is a common use of digital pathology in education?
- A. Real-time slide analysis
- B. Creating digital slide libraries ✅
- C. Automating diagnosis
- D. Virtual reality training
- How does digital pathology contribute to research?
- A. By speeding up slide preparation
- B. By enabling large-scale image analysis ✅
- C. By reducing the need for tissue samples
- D. By automating patient interviews
- What is the main role of machine learning in digital pathology?
- A. Capturing slide images
- B. Automating complex image analysis ✅
- C. Storing digital files
- D. Managing laboratory data
- Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud storage in digital pathology?
- A. Faster staining of slides
- B. Improved data sharing and access ✅
- C. Elimination of hardware costs
- D. Enhanced tissue quality
- Which is a regulatory concern in digital pathology?
- A. Lack of diagnostic tools
- B. Data security and privacy ✅
- C. High error rates
- D. Slow image processing
- What is the role of a pathologist in digital pathology?
- A. Only scanning slides
- B. Reviewing and interpreting digital images ✅
- C. Automating all diagnoses
- D. Eliminating the need for AI
- Which system integrates digital pathology into laboratory workflows?
- A. PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) ✅
- B. LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- C. EHR (Electronic Health Record)
- D. LIS (Laboratory Information System)
- What is the primary focus of digital pathology automation?
- A. Enhancing staining efficiency
- B. Improving diagnostic accuracy ✅
- C. Replacing laboratory personnel
- D. Eliminating manual reporting
- Which of the following technologies assists in whole-slide imaging?
- A. Confocal microscopy
- B. Robotic scanning ✅
- C. DNA microarrays
- D. Flow cytometry
