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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are a number of common parts to any valve. Which of the terms below would best be described as the object supplying the opening or closing motion of the valve?
(310105i) Any liquid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a liquid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
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?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "12" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 2B
"A hollow cylindrical trim element that is sometimes used as a guide to align the movement of a valve plug with a seat ring." is the best description of which of the terms below?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the properties below would be referred to as the ability to accept or resist an external force trying to deform it?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
Calculate the force, in newtons, which is developed to a circular diaphragm with a diameter of 75 cm, when a a pressure of 56 kPa is applied:
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?
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?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Gauge pressure is?
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 methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
A pressure gauge at the bottom of a tank indicates a pressure of 7.9 psi. The relative density of the liquid is 0.87. What is the depth of the liquid in feet?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
If you have 40 hammers and 50 chisels, what is your ratio of hammers to chisels?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
(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?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
"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?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the terms below can correctly be described as a charge created when two objects that are not good electrical conductors are rubbed together, and electrons from one of the objects rub off onto the other?
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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a scotch yoke actuator use for operation?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
(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 4 tubes together?
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
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
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 increase?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
When 125 C passes by a point in a wire in 8 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
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 3 kg mass is placed on a 4 cm diameter diaphragm, what is the pressure on the air under the diaphragm?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends in line and one pipe connector?
7 coulombs of charge require how many electrons?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
A capacitor discharges it's voltage at a specific rate. How many tau are required for a capacitor to expend 99% of it's original voltage?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
(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 installation of cathodic protection?
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
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 final velocity of the car?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
Solve for the missing angle.
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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, testing of the isolation to all sources of energy to the work area, would be which of the steps below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a round cover?
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.55 psig to 2.15 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 56.7 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 54 inches
Which of the terms below is best described by the following statement, "Defines the direction of current flow in an electrical circuit."?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
"The range through which an input can be varied in reverse without initiating an observable response" is the best description of which term?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, ensuring each source of energy to the work area has it's own isolation, would be which of the steps below?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?