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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a non-rechargeable cell?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type DWV tube type typically have?
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?
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?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
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.
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
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?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
"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?
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.
Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as one that "internally converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy."
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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?
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?
In soldering there are many terms used. Which of the terms below would best describe a poorly formed soldered joint?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
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?
(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 employers?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "displacement" part of that equation?
True force balance negative feedback system consists of:
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a glass core?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 1.75 hours to minutes.
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
A magnetic field is set up between the the two poles of a magnet. Which of the answers below would the represent the flow direction inside the magnet?
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
(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?
(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 less that 50V circuits?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Hydrogen belong to?
To perform an "Angularity" adjustment, the order of step(s) is/are?
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?
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?
"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?
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
(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?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the flexibility of operating modes?
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 "SS" refer to?
Calculate the density of a substance that has a mass of 9.8 kg and is contained in a space that has a volume of 0.00756 m³
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where no internal pressures need to be tolerated?
(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?
Ladders have specific designs for specific applications. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the ladder in the following picture?
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?
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 1000 hours a year?
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?
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?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
If angle "Y" is equal to 28 degrees, solve for angle "X"
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the current?
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?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
Which type of actuators are widely used where a large amount of mechanical travel is necessary?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
"The characteristic published by the manufacturer, based on tests performed in a closed system ensuring consistent flow behavior before installation." is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 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?
(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?
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?
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?
A key component of removing or field servicing a control valve is the lockout device. Which of the devices below is best described as one that has no possibility for accidental removal?
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 2?
"A way of concisely showing the relationship between two quantities." is a description of which mathematical term?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Solve for x: (3)(5)+9=x
(310104b) There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would require constant replacement?
(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?
(310104b) There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valve types below would be considered self-cleaning?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?