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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be adjusted for any slight angularity issues?
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?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
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?
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?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
(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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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?
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 R3?
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?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
(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?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
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 different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
What pressure in Kpa is required to produce a force of 17650 lbs. when applied to a diaphragm actuator with a radius of 5 inches?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for combustible material?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
(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?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
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?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
(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?
(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 require constant replacement?
(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
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical devices in a circuit. Which of the devices below can be best described as a passive two-terminal component used to store and release electrical energy?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
"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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total current if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
A conductor is passed through a magnetic field and a voltage is induced, whose law is this?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
There are some terms that are associated with capacitors. Which of the terms below is defined as the permittivity of a given material relative to that of the permittivity of a vacuum.
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
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?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
(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??
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
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 terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
Which of the following is not affected by a positioner?
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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 elevators used by the public?
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?
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would explosion-proof equipment be primary used?