Which of the following is responsible for termination of exposure to avoid overexposure to the patient?

cumulative timer
dead-man exposure switch
ALARA
backup timer

backup timer

Rationale: The backup timer will terminate the exposure to avoid tube overload or unnecessary radiation to the patient.

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