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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
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?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
What is the SI unit of force?
(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?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
(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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
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?
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 0-20 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 6.65 meters?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an air core is less preferable than an iron one.
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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?
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
(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 cathodic protection?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
"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?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
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 "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
(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?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
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 audible alarm and fuse only?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would the process fluid need to pass through the instrument for accurate measurements?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
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.
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
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
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.
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?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
(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 connecting tubing to piping?
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 audible alarm only?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R2?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.