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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
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?
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 rigging in general?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
(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 a resistor with a larger one in a simple circuit?
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 letter "A" in the picture below?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
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?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
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.
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
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?
(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 installation of instruments in a hazardous location?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is missing from the Combined Gas Law?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
Solve for the missing side.
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
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 ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
"Is an area where no movement occurs with the actuators change in direction." describes which term?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." is the best description of which of the terms below?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
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.
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
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?
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "that at the same temperature and pressure, equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules."?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
(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?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "C"?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to complete acceptance and release cards are properly filled out and submitted to the proper authority?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
60% of 54 is what?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for suppliers?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
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?
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?
(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 conductor type and use?
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?
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?
A multi-wheel cutter is used when
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?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?