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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
(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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
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?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
(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 tubing to piping?
(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 be connected to a flange that was one-holed?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
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?
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?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as Zone 2?
Faraday's law of induction states:
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
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?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a flame-proof enclosure?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
(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 be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for elevators used by the public?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
What type of flux is generally used the most in electronic soldering?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.85 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 18 psig in the relay output occurs.
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a process?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
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?
"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?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
(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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm and fuse only?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(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?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate mass?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
(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?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?