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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run tubing to location?
With respect to pressure drop, which control; valve has "high" recovery characteristics?
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?
Give the absolute pressure in a vessel given a vacuum gauge reading of 5.3 inches of Hg and a local barometric reading of 43.5 inches of Hg.
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
If tool crib attendant has 8 boxes of fittings, and one person takes 1 3/4 boxes, and another person takes 3 4/5 boxes, and another person brings back 2 1/4 boxes, how many boxes remain?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
"An electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
What is the formula that the pneumatic relays amplification or gain is expressed by?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
(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
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
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?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
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?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
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."?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a explosion-proof enclosure?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
Faraday's law of induction states:
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
"The heat absorbed by a unit mass of a given solid at its melting point that completely converts the solid to a liquid at the same temperature", is the description of which physics term?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
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?
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."?
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 current?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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 many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
A _________ has the air connection usually above the diaphragm
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
One coulomb is equal to how many electrons?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
(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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310104b) Some valves require specialized components. Which of the components below would best be used to eliminate "end play".
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
When selecting a valve for a piping system, several factors must be considered. Which of the terms below can be correctly described by the statement, "Constitutes the pressure differential generated between two defined points through various ares of loss."
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 16mA
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would generally not be used to protect current electronic instrumentation?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious biohazardous material?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
(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?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?