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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
If the total error is 1.3 and the dead band error is 0.7, what is the hysteresis value?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(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??
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Container shape does not affect fluid pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
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 fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
(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
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the Zero?
"A triangle where one of its interior angles is 90 degrees." is a description of which mathematical term?
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
"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?
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"?
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
(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?
(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?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
(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?
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?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
"2+(9+7)=(2+9)+7" is an example of which mathematical law?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen position adjustment/verification be?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the least common of those methods?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
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?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
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?
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.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
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?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
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 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
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?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 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 3-15 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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 "A electrical and thermal energy limiting method brings both normal operation and fault conditions to safe levels."?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
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?
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 cable tray and metal conduit?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
(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 4 tubes together?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
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 largest diameter of the thread?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
(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?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?