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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction outside the magnet?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally closed, fail open
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(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 types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
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?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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.
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
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?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
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."
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?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
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.
What is the density of water?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
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?
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
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
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 letter "A" in the picture below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
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 displacement of the car?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for employers?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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 an electrical communication system?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
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?
"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?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
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?
There are several different types of drills tools used in industry. Which of the drills below would be best used for exacting work, hole no bigger than a ½" in diameter?
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.
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
Class 1 or 2 Safety Glasses are typically worn by most warehouse workers. Which of the following do they protect from?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
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?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
Newton's second law is also known as?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
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?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?