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There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve coating the iron tip with a small amount of solder?
Of the list below, what is the standard unit of quantity of electricity in the International System of Units (SI)?
If the total error is 1.5 and the dead band error is 0.3, what is the hysteresis value?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
(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 offset and one pipe connector?
If there was a need to control the process pressure upstream of the regulator, which one of the devices below would be used?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
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?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
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?
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.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R1?
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?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
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.
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to a flame-proof enclosure?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
Convert 0.125 to a fraction.
Modification of certain safety enclosures by mechanical means is allowed in certain conditions. Which of the answers below would describe the conditions is required for modification to an explosion-proof enclosure?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for compressed gases?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.
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.
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
There are several different committees in the Alberta apprenticeship system. Which of the committees below would be directly responsible for determining the equivalency of training done outside Alberta?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
Of the adjustments below, which is the most common adjustment made?
"An electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or a very low electrical impedance." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Solve the equation:(4)(5)+4
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
All objects have mass which is affected by gravity. Which of the answers below represents the SI approximate value for acceleration due to gravity?
There are two very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 1mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
65% of 765 is equal to?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
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
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
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?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the designs below would make use of a weight for a loading element?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
Calculate the relative density for a liquid whose density is =743.2 kg/m³.
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "μ" represent?
Newton's third law is also known as?
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 multi-wheel cutter is used when
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
The industry committee network is made up of three bodies. Which of the bodies below acts as a link between the AIT Board and the LACs?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of 4 adjustments?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
(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?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the total parallel resistance of the circuit?
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
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?
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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the units below would be used as the measurement of "Energy"?
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
There are several different types of drills tools used in industry. Which of the drills below would be best used for exacting work, hole no bigger than a ½" in diameter?
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?
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?
(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 conductor type and use?
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?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 105.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 198.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.11 is contained in the tan
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
The Alberta AIT Board has many responsibilities. Which of the answers below represents the Boards main responsibility?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be to used in squaring the drive arm and link as well as the range arm?