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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
Which of the following measurements cannot be performed by a sliding caliper?
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."?
What percentage of 35 is 21?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is generally regarded as the most common resistor?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a single ferrule style fitting?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "Ꙡᵣ=μₘ/μₒ"?
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?
What are all the variables that can be measured when dealing with gases?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
(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"?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310104b) Valve disassembling is a fundamental part of the Instrumentation trade. Which of the hazards below would be of primary importance to eliminate when disassembling a sliding stem actuator?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards 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.
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
"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?
(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 suppliers?
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
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 rigging in general?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe a thread with a 16 TPI?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "the energy of an object in motion"?
What is the density of water?
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
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 "⅜" refer to?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "Newtons"?
What is the smallest charged particle?
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?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the creation of two equal ranges from standard range?
Determine the voltage V(ab) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 100k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(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 Class 1 circuits that are controlled remotely?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 18mA
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Convert 88 PSI to kPa
When an atom loses an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thinnest pipe wall?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
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?
"The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle." is a definition of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
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."?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop over R3?
There are several types of purge/pressurization permits that are available. Which of the permits below would best be used when an enclosures classification must be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
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 decrease in resistive load?
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
Materials with four electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
There are several equations related to magnetism. Which of the terms below is represented by the equation "B=ᶲ⁄ₐ"?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion of each type. Which of the groups below would Ethylene belong to?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps below?
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the final velocity of the car?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
Calculate the relative density for a fluid that has a density of 748 kg/m³
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?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
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?
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
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 short circuit current?
In what kind of circuit would all of the applied voltage appear across an open circuit?
When selecting a hammer to use, what would "weight of head" help determine?
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?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-80 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-17 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described as a measure of how much matter is in an object?
Calculating absolute pressure is achieved by?
State ⁸⁴⁵⁶⁄₂₄₃ as a mixed fraction.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 government agencies?
Express ³²⁄₄₄ as a percent.
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?
"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?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(310101c) Tubing wall thickness has 3 ways of being measured. Which of the answers below is the most common of those methods?
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?