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Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
(310101c) When ordering a GP copper tubing size, it has to be precise. Which of the measurements below would be used for ordering copper tube?
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 displacement of the car?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
"A characteristic where flow capacity increases linearly with valve travel. Flow is directly proportional to valve travel." is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the Zero?
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
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(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 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
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 two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "4 mm" refer to?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
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?
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."
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
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?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
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 short circuit current?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below developed with the addition of Avogadro's Gas Law?
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
In a simple circuit, if E=3 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
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.
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
(310101c) For higher working pressures, generally the wall thickness of tubing will increase. Which of the answers below would best relate to the effect of a tube's increased wall thickness?
(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?
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?
(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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
Of the terms below, what is "Work" measured in?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would intrinsically safe equipment be primary used?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
1 pound mass is equal to?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is referred to as "hard or rigid"?
"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?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"Is the quantity that expresses the extent of an enclosure of a two-dimensional figure or shape." is the description of which mathematical term?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
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?
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?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
"An adjustment that progressively increases or decreases reading over the scale, but does not change the base point" is the definition of which adjustment?
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
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
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?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below requires a flared tube end, nut and sleeve?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for rigging in general?
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?
"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?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are numerous guidelines provided in section 18, appendix B, from the CEC. Which of the rules from that appendix would relate to certification markings
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
(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?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?