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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(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?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
(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?
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?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 105.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 198.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.11 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 ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
The CEC generates a dust grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would metallic, hazardous dust belong to?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
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?
(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?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standard set for workers?
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
(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?
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?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
(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 through the side wall of an enclosure?
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."?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
"An electric circuit in which the electric passes through each circuit element in order." is the best description for which of the terms below?
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the below?
There are a variety of circuit symbols used in electrical designs. Which of the terms is most commonly associated with the symbol below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
(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 density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
The CEC generates a air grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Propane belong to?
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 135.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 172.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.14 is contained in the tan
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 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 0.78 is contained in the tank
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 a resistor with a larger one in a simple circuit?
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 short circuit current?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
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?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
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?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below is best described as a swift discharge of electric current between two objects with different charges and different numbers of electrons?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
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?"
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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?
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?