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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
Gauge pressure is?
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 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
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?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
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?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "SS" refer to?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
(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?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
"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?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosure needs do be reduced from a Class I, Zone 1 to a Class I, Zone 2?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A per unit volume of free electrons that is _______, offers ______ resistance to current"
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
(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?
(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 power circuits that are considered low energy?
(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 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 2 to non-hazardous?
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?
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
(310105i) The reaction a solid has to an external force that is applied to it can be measured. Which of the units below corresponds to "Strain" measurement?
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?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
There are two different classification of magnets. Which of the items below would be considered a permanent magnet?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
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?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
(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 cathodic protection?
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?
(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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
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?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure visual indicator only?
(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?
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?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the pressure of a given mass of gas varies directly with the absolute temperature of the gas, when the volume is kept constant."?
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?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
Solve for the hypotenuse.
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.
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
State the number 4.785 x 10 ⁻⁵ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.