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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
(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?
(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 "R"?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R3, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
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?
(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?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
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?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a scotch yoke actuator use for operation?
(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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
(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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
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 "i" equipment can withstand?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a pressure sensing diaphragm in the creation of an output signal?
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?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below is equal to an object that has a mass of 65830 g?
If it were necessary to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which device below would be required?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper 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 Class 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
(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??
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
(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??
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
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?"
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
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 electrical and thermal energy limiting method brings both normal operation and fault conditions to safe levels."?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
(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"?
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?