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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
(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 types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
The trigonometric ratio of sine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
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?
What is the main purpose of valve positioners?
Convert 16.5 psi into kPa
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the largest pipe diameter?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
(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?
5 coulomb of charge require how many electrons?
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.
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R4, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
Pick the answer that will fill the blank. "_______ of the voltage would appear across the open circuit in a ______ circuit."
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is best suited for castings because of it's superior flow characteristics when melted?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Linear motion negative feedback system consists of:
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
Solve for the hypotenuse.
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 varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
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?
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?
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the current of the circuit?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Oxygen is a vital component of the combustion process. Which of the answers below best describes the effects of combustion if an amount of gas and oxygen are equal in volume?
Magnets have been classified into two distinct groups. Which of the answers below is best described as an electromagnet which only retains magnetism when an electrical current is running through it?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
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?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve affixing the work to be done to ensure it doesn't move while working on it?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
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?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 5.7 kg.
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
To move 50 C across two points. when the voltage is 5 V, how much energy is required?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
There are many electrical terms that have symbols to describe them in equations. Which of the terms below is best referred to as "Ꜫᵣ" in an equation?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
Scaffolds use is daily occurrence at most job sites. Any scaffold that is constructed must be designed to handle _____ times the potential load placed on it. Use that answers below to correctly fill in the blank.
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?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
34.450 in engineering notion is what?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
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?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
(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?
(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?
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.
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the methods below would be best to run insulated impulse lines to location?
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?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "is energy stored in a spring."?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
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 circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to permit the apprentice to register and attend technical training?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
(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 an electrical communication system?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
The volume of a rectangle is calculated with which correct equation?
What are the two types of magnet?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
What is the basic unit of matter?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
If a pressure gauge is reading 54 kPag and the local atmospheric pressure is 99 kPaa, the the absolute pressure gauge reading will be?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
What is the formula to calculate Hydrostatic peressure
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
The point when increasing current will not increases magnetism in an electromagnet is call?
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?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?