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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Acetylene belong to?
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
Tubing has many distinctive applications in industry. Which of the associations below provides the standards commonly used for tubing in instrumentation?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where combustible dust, rather than gases or liquids, may be present in varying hazardous concentration?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
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?
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?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
(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 standard set for workers?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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?
(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?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a pneumatic source of air not be required for operation?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
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?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
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.
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
(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?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
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?
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for poisonous material with immediate and serious toxic effects?
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"?
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?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
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?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
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.
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
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?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
State the number 3521.785 x 10³ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
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 largest diameter of the thread?
Although there are numerous type of batteries, they all share a common construction. Which of the answers below contains all the required parts of a battery?
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
(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?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a force balance system?
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?
The symbol for a amperes is which of the below?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
(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?
(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?
Convert 175 psi to mmW.C. Barometer is 99.6 kPa(a)
The two main functions of a negative feedback system are:
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
When 20 C passes by a point in a wire in 12 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
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?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly identify one of those conditions?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
Determine the volume of a tank in meters cubed, with the dimensions of 2.56 m, by 4.36 m, by 1.30 m
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
The best description for "Angularity adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
"6(5+15)=(6 x 5)+(6 x 15)" is an example of which mathematical law?
Newton's third law is also known as?
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?