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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 used to support an in-line instrument?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "ib" equipment can withstand?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
Newton's first law is also known as?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Calculate the force, in newtons, which is developed to a circular diaphragm with a diameter of 75 cm, when a a pressure of 56 kPa is applied:
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?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 1?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
"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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
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 many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "A method that attempts to physically separate or isolate the electrical parts or hot surfaces from the explosive mixture."?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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."?
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
Solve for the hypotenuse.
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the displacement of the car?
(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?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
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?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
(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?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the average velocity of the car?
(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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends offset and one pipe connector?
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 decrease in resistive load?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the enclosures inlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical energy."
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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?
(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?
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?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
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?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan