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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
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 many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of increasing erosion and wearing down resistance?
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?
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.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total resistance if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
(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 grounding of transformer circuits for instruments?
(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?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
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?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
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?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "W" as a of measurement?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
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?
(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?
Heat is based on the movement of molecules. Which of the answers below correctly fills the blank in the following sentence, "Temperature is the measurement of the average _________ of the movement of molecules."
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 many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
1 pound force is equal to
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
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 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?
The best description for "Span error" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used with a pressurized enclosure that contains equipment which is capable of ignition?
"The quantifiable change in position of an object, including how far the object travels and in what direction, before achieving it's final position." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed medical air system?
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
Which pressure to force converter is typically used in dial indicating pressure gauges?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity," is the description of which mathematical 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?
Lifting a load with rigging is an involved and potentially dangerous task. When working with slings, which of the angles below is the commonly used safe lifting angle?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
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 two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
The CEC generates a dust grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would metallic, hazardous dust belong to?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
(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 be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
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?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310105d) Displacement quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Kinetic friction" use as it's unit of measurement?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-close
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area with easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but the concentration of these fibers or flyings are not in quantities that would produce ignitable mixtures?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
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?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
A "wheel and axle" is an example of which type of machine?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
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?