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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
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.
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.
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
(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?
"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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area with easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but the concentration of these fibers or flyings are not in quantities that would produce ignitable mixtures?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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 different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
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?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the difference between the highest and lowest error values
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
(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 several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Faraday's law of induction states:
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
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 only?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
(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?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
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?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(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 tube to tube?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 2 to non-hazardous?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?