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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
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 final velocity of the car?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
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?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
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?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
(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??
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
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
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
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?
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for transporting workers?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
60% of 54 is what?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
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?
(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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
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?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
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?
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 increase in resistive load?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
(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?
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."?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 10, but less than 1000 hours a year?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
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?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
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?
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?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
(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?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI absolute temperature scale?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run cable to location?
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
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?
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
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?
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
(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 suppliers?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described a a device that produces linear motion from a source of power to control the flow of .energy of a 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 the installation of instruments in a hazardous location?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
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??
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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?
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
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.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of red represent?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
(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 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.
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
There are some options when deciding to lower the classification of a hazardous atmosphere within an enclosure. Which of the methods below would be the best method for the removal of a hazardous gas?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?