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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310105i) Physics has may "laws" that can be applied in industry. Which of the "laws" below would relate best to the strain of a material is proportional to the stress applied
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
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 current?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as speed", is a description of which mathematical term?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
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 the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
(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?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
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.
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
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."?
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
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 two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
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.
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?
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?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
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"
Due to a lengthy transmission distance a control valve is responding slowly. The device that would improve the response speed of the valve would be?
In a simple circuit, if I= 2 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
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?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
What is the SI unit of force?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe was shortened by half, which of the answers below would be the result?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
What is the smallest charged particle?
(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?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
"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?
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?
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 visual indicator only?
"An electric circuit in which the electric passes through each circuit element in order." is the best description for which of the terms below?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for elevators used by the public?
(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 conductor type and use?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
"The distance traveled divided by the time elapsed to reach final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
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?