Which factors influence the quality of digital images?

The quality of digital images in radiography is significantly influenced by both the type of detector used and the exposure settings during image acquisition.

Detector type refers to the technology employed to capture the X-ray image, which can include various types such as flat-panel detectors or computed radiography systems. Each of these detectors has different sensitivities and characteristics that can affect image quality, such as spatial resolution, contrast resolution, and detective quantum efficiency (DQE).

Exposure settings, on the other hand, encompass parameters like the amount of radiation exposure, kilovoltage (kVp), and milliamperage (mA) used during imaging. Optimal exposure settings are crucial in producing images that have appropriate contrast and detail, allowing for better diagnosis and assessment. Insufficient or excessive exposure can lead to artifacts, noise, or loss of important details which negatively impacts image quality.

The other factors listed in the choices do play roles in the overall imaging process, but they do not directly influence the fundamental quality of the images to the same extent as detector type and exposure settings.