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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 R1?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
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.
(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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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
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There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
(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?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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 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?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
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
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "C"?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
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?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
(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 3 tubes together?
(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 maintenance of instruments in hazardous locations of instruments?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "The only method that avoids the propagation of combustion to the surrounding atmosphere by allowing the explosion to occur, but confining it to a well-defined area."?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
(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?
(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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 12 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 56 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.75 is contained in the tank
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 "ia" equipment can withstand?
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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 transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(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 1 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
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.
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
Convert ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type M tube type typically have?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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 inside the magnet?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
(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 transformer circuits for instruments?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
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 decrease in resistive load?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum accuracy of a metric Vernier caliper?
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?
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
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
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?
There are several broad categories of tubing applications. Which of the categories below would steel tube be most commonly used for?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
(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 government agencies?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that carries the cut material out of the hole that is being drilled?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
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?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?