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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁T₂=P₂V₂T₁"?
(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?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type ACR tube type typically have?
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 0-20 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 6.65 meters?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 111.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 160.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.38 is contained in the tan
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
(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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
(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?
"Control devices that use the fluid medium that they control to obtain their energy" is a description of what?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
(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 tubing to piping?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
(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?
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.
What is the gain if nozzle backpressure changes from 1.35 psig up to 2.5 psig, and the relay output changes from 4 psig to 17 psig?
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?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
(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?
Air and iron are the two types of electromagnetic cores. Choose from the answers below to explain why an iron core is more preferable than an air one.
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would be used for speedy repairs where electrical power is restricted or unavailable?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
Reduce ⁹⁄₁₄ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
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?
"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?
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."?
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?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
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?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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?
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
Inductive reactance is the _________________ to change in current created by coil in an AC circuit.
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the highest tolerance for temperature?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the smallest pipe ID?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a diaphragm for operation?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
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."?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
What is the SI unit of force?
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
Newton's first law is also known as?
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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
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?
There are several different types of drills tools used in industry. Which of the drills below would be best used for exacting work, hole no bigger than a ½" in diameter?
(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?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
What is the area of the cylinder that has a mass of 4 kg placed on it creating 98321 Pa of pressure?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for dangerously reactive material?
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?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x