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There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between cable tray and metal conduit?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" 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 other dusts that are combustible belong to?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What is the SI unit of force?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
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 largest diameter of the thread?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
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?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
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 parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 inside the magnet?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would assessing the pen arms and chart plate be?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
"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?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
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?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
Labels are an important piece of the WHIMS structure. Which of the labels below would be used when damage occurs to the original supplier label?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
When selecting a valve for a piping system, several factors must be considered. Which of the terms below can be correctly described by the statement, "Constitutes the pressure differential generated between two defined points through various ares of loss."
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC. "Limitation of current and voltage in the circuit prevents excessive heat and the formation of ignitable sparks" would best describe which of the answers below?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
Faraday's law of induction states:
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
(310105i) The reaction a solid has to an external force that is applied to it can be measured. Which of the units below corresponds to "Strain" measurement?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting through the side wall of an enclosure?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
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?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?