Quiz 8

Question 1

The terms Standard Alignment, Bench Alignment and Truing all mean the same thing.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In accomplishing standard alignment, the dispenser should begin with the bridge, go to the temples, and work with the endpieces last.

Answer 2

False: Bridge, Endpieces, Temples.

Question 3

Frames that have been stepped on, run over or damaged in some other way should not be put into standard alignment prior to adjustment so as not to create further pressure and risk breaking the frames.

Answer 3

False: you always put them into standard alignment first.

Question 4

When the optical looks for an “X” on the side profile of the eyewire, s/he is looking for:

Answer 4

x-ing

Question 5

A rotated lens will cause a frame to be out of horizontal alignment.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The “four point touch” test is to check for vertical alignment

Answer 6

True

Question 7

If one lens appears to be higher than the other, the frame is said to be out of vertical alignment

Answer 7

False: this is an example of a skewed bridge

Question 8

A frame in standard alignment is ready to be dispensed without further adjustment.

Answer 8

False: you must always adjust it to the patient before dispensing

Question 9

A rotated lens is a vertical misalignment

Answer 9

False: it is a horizontal misalignment

Question 10

If the wearer complains that the glasses feel snug but still slip, one likely cause is that:

Answer 10

the open temple angle is too small

Question 11

examples of horizontal misalignment

Answer 11

Rotated Lens

Skewed Bridge

Question 12

examples of vertical misalignment

Answer 12

Four Point Touch
Face Form
x-ing
Varient Planes (co-planar) (lenses are stacked)