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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?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
(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?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would intrinsically safe equipment be primary used?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
(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?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
State the number 0.003402 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
State the number 469.4 x 10¹⁵using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
In the fraction A/B, is A the numerator?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
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?
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
(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 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the volume of a mass of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure."?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
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"?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure decrease?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
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?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 1000 hours a year?
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?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
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.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
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?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.85 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 18 psig in the relay output occurs.
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=1.75 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(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 this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-100 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(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?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Horizontal runs do not increase pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
In a simple circuit, if E=8 V and R=3 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 114.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 165.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.83 is contained in the tan
"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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?