Can the iMac be used as an external monitor for a MacBook?

Can the iMac be used as an external monitor for a MacBook?

What iMac is this ?
If it is a 2009 or 2010 27" iMac than this http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3924 could apply.
Stefan

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