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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
(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 Class 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
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?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen position adjustment/verification be?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "A method that attempts to physically separate or isolate the electrical parts or hot surfaces from the explosive mixture."?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
(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 Class 2 power circuits that are considered low energy?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Reduce ¹²⁄₆₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
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 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
There are some troubleshooting issues that can arise while soldering. Which of the issues below would be best described as a heat transfer loss from the soldering tip?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
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?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly identifies an work station that has an anti-static mat on it?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The CEC generates a air grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Propane belong to?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?