Which component provides display capability for studies at reading stations?

• A. Archive servers
• B. Quality management devices
• C. Display workstations
• D. Imaging equipment

Answer: (C)

Reading radiology images is made possible by display workstations that provide the screen-based visualization used at reading stations. A display workstation combines a computer, medical-grade calibrated monitors, and specialized viewing software that lets radiologists view, adjust brightness/contrast (window/level), zoom, annotate, and take measurements on studies. This setup directly delivers the image display needed for interpretation.

Archive servers store and retrieve studies, but don’t present them to the reader. Quality management devices monitor and ensure imaging system performance and image quality, not the actual display of studies. Imaging equipment is the source that captures the image, not the viewing interface used for interpretation.