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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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 visual indicator only?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
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?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would use materials that were resistant to corrosion in it's construction?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
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?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
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?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
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 several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
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?
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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 many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
OH&S recognizes that there are a number of hazards on any jobsite. Which of the answers below best represents the number of broad categories that it has grouped those hazards into?
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?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
What are the two types of magnet?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
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?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
(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 maintenance of instruments in hazardous locations of instruments?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
Determine the voltage V(bd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
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.
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
Gauge pressure is?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
(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?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?