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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
The time constant for a charging capacitor is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the correct formula to use for this calculation?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
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?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
(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 workers rights and responsibilities?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as a refinement in a measurement?
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that allows the additional measurement of differential and static pressures?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate mass?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "i" equipment can withstand?
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 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying a physical lock or securing method is placed on all isolating devices, would be which of the steps below?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "1"?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be measured as a result of a tensile test on it??
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described a physical barrier at the open end of a process pipe?
(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?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
If side "A" is equal to 45mm and side "B" is equal to 76mm, solve for side "C".
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
(310105i) Physics has may "laws" that can be applied in industry. Which of the "laws" below would relate best to the strain of a material is proportional to the stress applied
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
What type of fire extinguisher can have a large tapered nozzle?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=ZnRT"?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
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?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
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 conditions signals received or transmitted to a hazardous area
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?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
Electrical conduit is used to protect the cables running to the instruments. Which of the types of conduit below would be used in a corrosive atmosphere?
“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?
(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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
There are several different types of pressure tube available. Which of the type of tube below would have the best thermal and longevity properties?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
Class I, Zone 1 locations can use i, ia and ib intrinsically safe equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the number of faults that the "ib" equipment can withstand?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(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?
Convert 0.625 to a fraction.
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?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
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?
Which of the terms below is measure in "watts"
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?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
(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?
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?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
(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 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?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be referred to as a "Van Stone" flange connection?
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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
Density is a key component for measurement. Which of the formulas below represent the proper equation to find the density of an object?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "The amount of opportunities for the atoms of the conductor to affect current flow per linear unit"
Reduce ³⁴⁰⁄₄₀ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
The equation to compute mechanical advantage is which one of the below?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the difference between the highest and lowest error values