ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry Spectacle Dispensing Procedures 2

Question 1

When adjusting temple length for a patient, which measurement indicates the correct fit?

Accepted Answer

Temple tip rests gently on or just behind the ear with even pressure

Answer

Temple extends 5 mm past the ear

Answer

Temple bends sharply at the top of the ear

Answer

Temple end piece touches the cheekbone

Question 2

A patient complains the bridge pinches the nose after one hour of wear. The most appropriate first adjustment is:

Accepted Answer

Widen the nose pad spread by angling the pad arms outward

Answer

Replace the nose pads with a larger size

Answer

Tighten the screws on the pad arms

Answer

Adjust the pantoscopic tilt

Question 3

Which pupillary distance (PD) measurement is required when dispensing single-vision lenses?

Accepted Answer

Monocular distance PD for each eye

Answer

Near PD only

Answer

Distance PD only

Answer

Both monocular distance and near PD

Question 4

A frame with a 52-18-140 designation has a bridge size of:

Accepted Answer

18 mm

Answer

52 mm

Answer

140 mm

Answer

34 mm

Question 5

To correct a frame that sits too low on the patient's face, the optician should:

Accepted Answer

Raise the nose pads by angling the pad arms downward

Answer

Increase the pantoscopic tilt

Answer

Flatten the frame front

Answer

Extend the temple length

Question 6

When dispensing progressive addition lenses, the fitting cross should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Directly over the pupil center in primary gaze

Answer

At the lower lid margin

Answer

4 mm below the pupil center in primary gaze

Answer

2 mm above the pupil center in primary gaze

Question 7

Which tool is used to measure the segment height for a bifocal lens?

Accepted Answer

Millimeter ruler or segometer held while the patient wears the frame

Answer

Distometer

Answer

Pupillometer

Answer

Lensmeter