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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
(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 a resistor with a smaller one in a simple circuit?
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?
(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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a binder?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
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 a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=1.75 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
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?
Materials with five or more electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
The CEC generates a air grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Propane belong to?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
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?
Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "B"?
(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?
A vacuum gauge indicates a pressure of 15" Hg. What will the pressure be , in kPaa, if the atmospheric pressure is 13.9 psia?
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
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
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 transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
(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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 114.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 165.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.83 is contained in the tan
"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?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for less than 10 hours a year?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
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?
(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??
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as Zone 2?
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?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
(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?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of refining the grain of the steel to allow for greater resistance to corrosion and temperature extremes?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 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 0.02 m².
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "R"?
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?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Ferritic" piping be?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
ESD is a major issue for the failure of electrical components. Which of the answers below would best represent the minimum discharge voltage that could damage electrical equipment?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
State the number 0.05634 x 10⁻¹³ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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?
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
If a closed tank is pressurized to 101.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 130.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
State 7 ⁹⁄₁₇ as an improper fraction.
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
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?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
Calculate the force in pounds which will be developed when a liquid pressure of 76 lbs/in² is applied to an area of 54 in².
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have the capacity to change its resistance value?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "4"?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
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?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
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 following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a loading element?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
State the following number, 0.005687 using scientific notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
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?