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101.325 kPa is equal to?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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."?
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 numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
When dealing with servicing or maintaining of valves, there are some terms that need to be understood. Which of the terms below is best described as a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
"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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
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?
Angle motion negative feedback system consists of:
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to a Class I, Zone 2?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
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?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
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 R3?
(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 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
Of the answers below, which one is a disadvantage of a Pinch valve?
Moment balance Negative feedback system consists of:
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?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
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 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the addition or release of air from the actuator to achieve proper plug placement?
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"?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
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 fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
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?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as Zone 2?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between metal conduit and cable tray?
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the voltage delivered to the field device?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
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 "SS" refer to?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
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?
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."
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
The desiccant head adsorbes water vapour due to which?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
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.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
"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?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
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?