In a web-based system, images are sent directly from the modality to a display workstation for image interpretation.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (B)

In a web-based imaging workflow, image data generally flows through a centralized archive or server (PACS) rather than shipping directly from the modality to the display workstation. The web-based viewer retrieves study images from that storage via the network, which allows for secure access, auditing, and consistent image handling across users and sites. Because of these controls and the need to manage patient data properly, the idea of a direct modality-to-display transfer in a web-based system isn’t how it’s typically done.