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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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If a compound were to be broken down into its simpler components, of the options below, what would it be called?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 3 tubes together?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.02 m².
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
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?
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage decreases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full discharge in a typical capacitor?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm, fuse and an interlock?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
"Increased flow rates occur at the end of the valve stroke, with low flow rates at the initial opening of the valve." is the best description of which of the terms below?
State the number 0.004675 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
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?
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?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
"A simple circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by connecting it so as to form a quadrilateral with three known resistances and applying a voltage between a pair of opposite corners." is the best description of which of the terms below?
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
There are several terms used when describing circuitry or equipment on hazardous locations. Which of the terms below would be best described as electrical/electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas-air, or vapor-air,mixture?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
65% of 765 is equal to?
What is the area of a rectangles with sides measuring 15.5 cm, and 12.6 cm?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
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?
14.696 psia is equal to?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." is the description of which mathematical term?
In any intrinsically safe loop there are several main items that are vital to the loop. Which of the answers below contains those items?
To move 100 C across two points. when the voltage is 15 V, how much energy is required?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
(310105d) Scalar quantities are all a measurable amounts. Which of the answers below would "Work" use as it's unit of measurement?
"Is the side next to the angle of significance." is a description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
(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?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R3?
Convert ⁸⁄₁₉ to a decimal.
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
(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?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting larger OD tube to a smaller OD tube?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 257 °F in °C?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
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.
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
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 different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
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?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
(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?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as both a measuring and loading element?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Solve for x: 45-200÷10=x
To move 225 C across two points. when the voltage is 45 V, how much energy is required?
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?
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(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "4" in the picture below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
There are several different types of scribers used in industry. Which of the scribers below best represents the following picture?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
If a battery has a rating of 75 Ah, theoretically it could provide 6.8 A for how long?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most common?
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
Covert 3 ⅘ to an improper fraction
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
When used to cut mild steel. what is the recommended angle for a cold chisel?
Solder is a vital component of the soldering process. Which of the solders below is most commonly used for repair work done by hand?
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 metal conduit and cable tray?