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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
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 several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
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?
"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?
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?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a flame-proof enclosure?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be to used in squaring the drive arm and link as well as the range arm?
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?
Purging is an effective means of reducing the potential hazards of an enclosure. Which of the answers below best describes the type of pressure produced in the enclosure by purging?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
An instrument technician sometimes has to do calibrations while the process is still running. Which of the terms below identifies a calibration done on a live process?
(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??
(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??
(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?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
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?
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below is best defined as "A electrical and thermal energy limiting method brings both normal operation and fault conditions to safe levels."?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
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?
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line current to an open circuit?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
"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?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
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 trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
"Is done when a force that is applied to an object and moves that object." is a description of which mathematical term?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
"Is an electrical quantity that measures how the device or material reduces the electric current flow through it." is the best description for which of the terms below?
Movement of the actuator stem by air pressure applied to a flexible membrane is a characteristic of which actuator?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
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
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
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 symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
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?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
The equation to calculate density is?
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
Solve for the missing side.
(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?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R2?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 16 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 31 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
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?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure decrease?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
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?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
What is the density of water?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would move as the direct result of the rotation of the torque shaft?
(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 power circuits that are extremely low voltage?
There are several definitions used frequently in the CEC."Containing any explosion originating within its housing and prevent sparks from within its housing from igniting vapors, gases, dust or fibers in the air surrounding it." would best describe which of the terms below?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
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 smallest diameter of the thread?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below would be used based on the explosive characteristics of the material?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
"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?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
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?
Electromagnetism is a property of electrical charges moving through materials. Use one of the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks of the following sentence, "A magnetic fields strength in close proximity to conductor is _________ to the amount of current flowing through it."
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?