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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would the process fluid need to pass through the instrument for accurate measurements?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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"?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
"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?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below is best described as a swift discharge of electric current between two objects with different charges and different numbers of electrons?
"Any quantity with both a magnitude and a direction, such as velocity." is a description of which mathematical term?
In relation to hacksaws, "pitch" is referred to as?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
(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?
"The ______ is divided between two series resistors in direct proportion to their resistance." The term that best fits to complete the sentence is which of the terms below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(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?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
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
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.78 is contained in the tank
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
(310101c) There are several categories for connecting tubing. Which of the methods below is never used as a tubing connection method?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
(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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
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 terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is the energy of physical positioning."?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "tolerance" rating?
(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 tubing around a tight corner?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be referred to as the ability to accept or resist an external force trying to deform it?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a maximum of 1.2 volts it can develop or contain?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous biohazardous material?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "1" in the picture below?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
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."?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
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 decrease in resistive load?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
"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 part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "a localized electric current induced in a conductor by a varying magnetic field."?
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?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
The perimeter of a square is calculated with which correct equation?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 3.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.05 m^2
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?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
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"
If a closed tank is pressurized to 18 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 39 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.76 is contained in the tank
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?