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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
(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?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
1 pound mass is equal to?
(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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
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"
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
(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 grounding of less that 50V circuits?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
(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?
"Hydrostatic" pressure is sometimes referred to as
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for the alignment for the path of travel of the valve plug?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
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?
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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 "0.036" refer to?
"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 several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as equipment or circuits that are tested under fault situations?
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?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
(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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
"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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
What size of resistor must be connected in series with a 10k potentiometer to get an output of 7V to 20V if the supply of the circuit is 20V?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
(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?
"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?
"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?
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There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 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 0.02 m².
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
Newton's second law is also known as?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of red represent?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
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?