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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to compared its volume.
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 increase in resistive load?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
There are only a few parts to a capacitor. Which of the following terms best describes the insulator between two plates of a capacitor?
Which pilot valve has two common supply connections, and two connections for output?
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
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly identifies an work station that has an anti-static mat on it?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
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 "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
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?
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 average velocity of the car?
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?
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?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(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??
A volume booster is not a positioner.
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the reaction of a capacitor if you replaced it with a larger one in a simple circuit?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
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?
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?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
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 elevators used by the public?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R3, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R3?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
When making a span adjustment, what is the first adjustment made?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "⅜" refer to?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
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?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
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.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
(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?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "A"?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electrical component with the primary function to limit the flow of electric current?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(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?
(310104a)There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a seal for the static portion of the valve against leakage?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
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 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(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 government agencies?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
Proper choices need to be made with the mounting of instruments. Which of the answers below would be a disadvantage of a instrument stand that has a cable mount?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate mass?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run cable to location?
A battery has a rating of 80Ah, this means it can supply
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 several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would sulfur belong to?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Power" use as it's unit of measurement?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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?
"5 x 7=7 x 5" is an example of which mathematical law?
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 transporting workers?
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 equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?