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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe the largest diameter of the thread?
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
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?
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
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 a physical barrier between two flanges of sufficient diameter to fill the entire diameter of the pipe to prevent the passing of material beyond that point?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
The time constant for a charging capacitor is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the correct formula to use for this calculation?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
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, fuse and an interlock?
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To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
There is a measured rate of capacitor charging. Which of the terms below best relates to this concept?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
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?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
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).
What is the basic unit of matter?
(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?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
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?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
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?
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?
Solve for the missing side.
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
If a battery has a rating of 133 Ah, theoretically it could provide 5.75 A for how long?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
There are some troubleshooting issues that can arise while soldering. Which of the issues below would be best described as a heat transfer loss from the soldering tip?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
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?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
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 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?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to an explosion-proof enclosure?
(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?
(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 4 tubes together?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
What are the two types of magnet?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
Purging is an effective means of reducing the potential hazards of an enclosure. Which of the answers below best describes the type of pressure produced in the enclosure by purging?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?