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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
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
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with other toxic effects?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
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?
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?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
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 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
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?
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 "A" in the picture below?
With a direct acting actuator, as air pressure increases:
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 100 °C?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
Matter that is composed of more than one type of atom is called?
“The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration.” is the description of which one of Newton's laws?
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 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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
In a simple circuit, if I= 5 A and R=4 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
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?
(310102n) Instrument enclosures are all built to a NEMA standard. Which of the standards below would a "hose test" pass be required?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
State the number 0.00007342 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(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?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
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.
convert 4 ⁴⁄₁₁ to an improper fraction.
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to ignition temperatures?
State the number 479.3 using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are electrical properties that are inherent to coils. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the properties that a coil possesses?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
"A version of mathematical notation in which the exponent of base ten must be divisible by three" is a definition of what?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 2 to non-hazardous?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
Which term can be defined as the pressure at any point in an atmosphere due solely to the weight of atmospheric gases above the point concerned
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
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 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
(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?
Newton's third law is also known as?
Which valve is used for corrosive slurries?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have less than a 0.3% carbon content?
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?
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 a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen arc adjustment/verification be?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
When making an angularity adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
There are may different trades and occupations within Alberta. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of Alberta designations?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure visual indicator only?
If the total error is 1.9 and the dead band error is is 0.8, what is the hysteresis value?
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?"
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing hardness, but a reduction in ductility?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a O-ring seal style fitting?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
There are a number of steps to calibrating a two pen chart recorder. Which of the steps below would the pen pressure adjustment/verification be?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between cable tray and metal conduit?