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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
(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 circuits that are isolated?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
(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 through the side wall of an enclosure?
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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
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?
(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?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
60% of 54 is what?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
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
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
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
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 distance from the crest of one thread to another crest measured along the length of the thread?
The prefix "Mega" can be expressed as?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a rack and pinion actuator use for operation?
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below is equal to an object that has a mass of 65830 g?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
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 voltage delivered to the field device?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the URV?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
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 average velocity of the car?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
Which of the valves below would be used for isolation on each side of a control valve?
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?
(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?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
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 transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described a physical barrier at the open end of a process pipe?
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 outside the magnet?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(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, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
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
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"
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
What item would be used on a pneumatic system to speed up the pneumatic signal?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "6" in the picture below?
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."?
(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?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(310105d) Heat is produced when friction occurs during motion. Which of the terms below correctly identifies the type of friction that produces of this heat?
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?
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
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
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Newton's third law is also known as?
(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?
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 several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?