A randomized 100 question test from a pool of 1236 questions, good luck!
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for resolving any disputes between employer and apprentice?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
What is the purpose of the PTC switch in a lithium battery?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an decrease in resistive load?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
If the total error is 1.3 and the dead band error is 0.7, what is the hysteresis value?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to the grounding circuits that are isolated?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
"The tube straightening out is a direct result of the pressure acting inside the tube" is the principle of operation of which pressure to force converter?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for the alignment for the path of travel of the valve plug?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe the smallest diameter of the thread?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would move as the direct result of the rotation of the torque shaft?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-100 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 3-15 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for workers?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?